Specifications: BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 320d (136 Hp) 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 320d (136 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Sedan (E46)
Modification (Engine) 320d (136 Hp)
Start of production 1998 year
End of production 2001 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 7.8 l/100 km
30.2 US mpg
36.2 UK mpg
12.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 4.7 l/100 km
50 US mpg
60.1 UK mpg
21.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 5.6 l/100 km
42 US mpg
50.4 UK mpg
17.9 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.3 sec
Maximum speed 207 km/h
128.62 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.1 kg/Hp, 98.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.9 kg/Nm, 203.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 136 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 69.7 Hp/l
Torque 280 Nm @ 1750 rpm.
206.52 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M47D20
Engine displacement 1951 cm3
119.06 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 88 mm
3.46 in.
Compression ratio 19:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Diesel Commonrail
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 5 l
5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt
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Coolant 7 l
7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1375 kg
3031.36 lbs.
Max. weight 1875 kg
4133.67 lbs.
Max load 500 kg
1102.31 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 400 l
14.13 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 64 l
16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4471 mm
176.02 in.
Width 1739 mm
68.46 in.
Height 1415 mm
55.71 in.
Wheelbase 2725 mm
107.28 in.
Front track 1481 mm
58.31 in.
Rear (Back) track 1488 mm
58.58 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, manual transmission
Front suspension Spring Strut
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 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size 15

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