Specifications: BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 320td (150 Hp) Steptronic 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

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BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 320td (150 Hp) Steptronic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001)
Modification (Engine) 320td (150 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production 2001 year
End of production 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 9.7 l/100 km
24.2 US mpg
29.1 UK mpg
10.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 5.4 l/100 km
43.6 US mpg
52.3 UK mpg
18.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 6.9 l/100 km
34.1 US mpg
40.9 UK mpg
14.5 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.6 sec
Maximum speed 214 km/h
132.97 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 9.8 kg/Hp, 102 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.5 kg/Nm, 224.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 150 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 75.2 Hp/l
Torque 330 Nm @ 2000 rpm.
243.4 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M47D20
Engine displacement 1995 cm3
121.74 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 90 mm
3.54 in.
Compression ratio 17:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Diesel Commonrail
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 5.5 l
5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
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Coolant 9.3 l
9.83 US qt | 8.18 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1470 kg
3240.8 lbs.
Max. weight 1895 kg
4177.76 lbs.
Max load 425 kg
936.96 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 310 l
10.95 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1100 l
38.85 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 63 l
16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4262 mm
167.8 in.
Width 1751 mm
68.94 in.
Height 1408 mm
55.43 in.
Wheelbase 2725 mm
107.28 in.
Front track 1474 mm
58.03 in.
Rear (Back) track 1483 mm
58.39 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size 7J X 16

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