| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 Series |
| Generation | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Modification (Engine) | 318Ci (143 Hp) |
| Start of production | 2001 year |
| End of production | 2005 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 10.6 l/100 km 22.2 US mpg 26.6 UK mpg 9.4 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 5.9 l/100 km 39.9 US mpg 47.9 UK mpg 16.9 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 7.6 l/100 km 30.9 US mpg 37.2 UK mpg 13.2 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 9.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 9.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 9.1 sec |
| Maximum speed | 213 km/h 132.35 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 9.8 kg/Hp, 102.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7 kg/Nm, 143.4 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 143 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 71.7 Hp/l |
| Torque | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 147.51 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | N42B20 |
| 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 | 10.2:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1395 kg 3075.45 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1935 kg 4265.94 lbs. |
| Max load | 540 kg 1190.5 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 435 l 15.36 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space – maximum | 1345 l 47.5 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4480 mm 176.38 in. |
| Width | 1740 mm 68.5 in. |
| Height | 1410 mm 55.51 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2725 mm 107.28 in. |
| Front track | 1470 mm 57.87 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1485 mm 58.46 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 | 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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