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BMW Seria 3 Cabrio (E46)
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10 versions · 10 Gasoline
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 323Ci (170 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 170 KM | 2000 |
| 325Ci (192 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 192 KM | 2000–2003 |
| 323Ci (170 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 170 KM | 2000 |
| 325Ci (192 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 192 KM | 2000–2003 |
| 330Ci (231 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 231 KM | 2000–2003 |
| 330Ci (231 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 231 KM | 2000–2003 |
| 330Ci (225 KM) (USA) Selected | Gasoline | 225 KM | 2000–2003 |
| 330Ci (225 KM) Automatic (USA) Selected | Gasoline | 225 KM | 2000–2003 |
| 320Ci (170 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 170 KM | 2000–2003 |
| 320Ci (170 KM) Steptronic Selected | Gasoline | 170 KM | 2000–2003 |
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Selected engine version
323Ci (170 KM)
Gasoline · 2000
- Engine power
- 170 KM
- Torque
- 245 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,494 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 8.6 s
- Maximum speed
- 225 km/h
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Basic version information
BMW Seria 3 Seria 3 Cabrio (E46)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- Seria 3
- Version
- Seria 3 Cabrio (E46)
- Engine
- 323Ci (170 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 2000
- End of production
- 2000
- Body type
- Convertible
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 225 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 8.6 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 13.4 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 7.5 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 9.7 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M52B25
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2494 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 84 mm
- Piston stroke
- 75 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 6.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 8.4 l
- Power
- 170 KM @ 5500 obr./min
- Torque
- 245 Nm @ 3950 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 63 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 300 l
- Curb weight
- 1595 kg
- Gross weight
- 1940 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4488 mm
- Width
- 1757 mm
- Height
- 1372 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2725 mm
- Front track
- 1471 mm
- Rear track
- 1483 mm
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 205/55 R16
- Rim size
- 7J x 16
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
325Ci (192 KM)
Gasoline · 2000–2003
- Engine power
- 192 KM
- Torque
- 245 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,494 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 7.7 s
- Maximum speed
- 234 km/h
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Basic version information
BMW Seria 3 Seria 3 Cabrio (E46)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- Seria 3
- Version
- Seria 3 Cabrio (E46)
- Engine
- 325Ci (192 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 2000
- End of production
- 2003
- Body type
- Convertible
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 234 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 7.7 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 13.2 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 7.5 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 9.6 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M54B25
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2494 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 84 mm
- Piston stroke
- 75 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 6.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 8.4 l
- Power
- 192 KM @ 6000 obr./min
- Torque
- 245 Nm @ 3500 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 63 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 300 l
- Curb weight
- 1615 kg
- Gross weight
- 1960 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4488 mm
- Width
- 1757 mm
- Height
- 1372 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2725 mm
- Front track
- 1471 mm
- Rear track
- 1483 mm
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 205/55 R16
- Rim size
- 7J x 16
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
323Ci (170 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 2000
- Engine power
- 170 KM
- Torque
- 245 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,494 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 9.7 s
- Maximum speed
- 220 km/h
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Basic version information
BMW Seria 3 Seria 3 Cabrio (E46)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- Seria 3
- Version
- Seria 3 Cabrio (E46)
- Engine
- 323Ci (170 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 2000
- End of production
- 2000
- Body type
- Convertible
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 220 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 9.7 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 15.2 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 7.9 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 10.6 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M52B25
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2494 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 84 mm
- Piston stroke
- 75 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 6.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 8.4 l
- Power
- 170 KM @ 5500 obr./min
- Torque
- 245 Nm @ 3950 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 63 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 300 l
- Curb weight
- 1595 kg
- Gross weight
- 1940 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4488 mm
- Width
- 1757 mm
- Height
- 1372 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2725 mm
- Front track
- 1471 mm
- Rear track
- 1483 mm
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 205/55R16
- Rim size
- 7J x 16
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
325Ci (192 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 2000–2003
- Engine power
- 192 KM
- Torque
- 245 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,494 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 8.8 s
- Maximum speed
- 230 km/h
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Basic version information
BMW Seria 3 Seria 3 Cabrio (E46)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- Seria 3
- Version
- Seria 3 Cabrio (E46)
- Engine
- 325Ci (192 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 2000
- End of production
- 2003
- Body type
- Convertible
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 230 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 8.8 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 13.9 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 7.6 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 9.9 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M54B25
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2494 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 84 mm
- Piston stroke
- 75 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 6.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 8.4 l
- Power
- 192 KM @ 6000 obr./min
- Torque
- 245 Nm @ 3500 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 63 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 260 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 300 l
- Curb weight
- 1645 kg
- Gross weight
- 2045 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4488 mm
- Width
- 1757 mm
- Height
- 1372 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2725 mm
- Front track
- 1471 mm
- Rear track
- 1483 mm
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 205/55 R16
- Rim size
- 7J x 16
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
330Ci (231 KM)
Gasoline · 2000–2003
- Engine power
- 231 KM
- Torque
- 300 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,979 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.9 s
- Maximum speed
- 247 km/h
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Basic version information
BMW Seria 3 Seria 3 Cabrio (E46)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- Seria 3
- Version
- Seria 3 Cabrio (E46)
- Engine
- 330Ci (231 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 2000
- End of production
- 2003
- Body type
- Convertible
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 247 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.9 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 13.4 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 7.3 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 9.6 l/100 km
- CO2 emissions
- 229 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M54B30
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2979 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 84 mm
- Piston stroke
- 89.6 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.2
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 6.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 8.4 l
- Power
- 231 KM @ 5900 obr./min
- Torque
- 300 Nm @ 3500 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 63 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 260 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 300 l
- Curb weight
- 1645 kg
- Gross weight
- 2045 kg
- Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
- 1600 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1600 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 730 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4488 mm
- Width
- 1757 mm
- Height
- 1370 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2725 mm
- Front track
- 1471 mm
- Rear track
- 1483 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.5 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 225/45 R17
- Rim size
- 8J x 17
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
330Ci (231 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 2000–2003
- Engine power
- 231 KM
- Torque
- 300 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,979 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 7.5 s
- Maximum speed
- 240 km/h
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Basic version information
BMW Seria 3 Seria 3 Cabrio (E46)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- Seria 3
- Version
- Seria 3 Cabrio (E46)
- Engine
- 330Ci (231 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 2000
- End of production
- 2003
- Body type
- Convertible
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 240 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 7.5 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 14.9 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 7.5 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 10.2 l/100 km
- CO2 emissions
- 244 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M54B30
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2979 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 84 mm
- Piston stroke
- 89.6 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.2
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 6.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 8.4 l
- Power
- 231 KM @ 5900 obr./min
- Torque
- 300 Nm @ 3500 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 63 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 260 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 300 l
- Curb weight
- 1645 kg
- Gross weight
- 1680 kg
- Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
- 1600 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1600 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 730 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4488 mm
- Width
- 1757 mm
- Height
- 1370 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2725 mm
- Front track
- 1471 mm
- Rear track
- 1483 mm
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 225/45 R17
- Rim size
- 8J x 17
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
330Ci (225 KM) (USA)
Gasoline · 2000–2003
- Engine power
- 225 KM
- Torque
- 290 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,979 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.9 s
- Maximum speed
- 247 km/h
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Basic version information
BMW Seria 3 Seria 3 Cabrio (E46)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- Seria 3
- Version
- Seria 3 Cabrio (E46)
- Engine
- 330Ci (225 KM) (USA)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 2000
- End of production
- 2003
- Body type
- Convertible
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 247 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.9 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 13.4 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 7.3 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 9.6 l/100 km
- CO2 emissions
- 229 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M54B30
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2979 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 84 mm
- Piston stroke
- 89.6 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.2
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 6.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 8.4 l
- Power
- 225 KM @ 5900 obr./min
- Torque
- 290 Nm @ 3500 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 63 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 260 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 300 l
- Curb weight
- 1645 kg
- Gross weight
- 2045 kg
- Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
- 1600 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1600 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 730 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4488 mm
- Width
- 1757 mm
- Height
- 1372 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2725 mm
- Front track
- 1471 mm
- Rear track
- 1483 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.5 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 225/45 R17
- Rim size
- 8J x 17
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
330Ci (225 KM) Automatic (USA)
Gasoline · 2000–2003
- Engine power
- 225 KM
- Torque
- 290 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,979 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 7.5 s
- Maximum speed
- 240 km/h
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Basic version information
BMW Seria 3 Seria 3 Cabrio (E46)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- Seria 3
- Version
- Seria 3 Cabrio (E46)
- Engine
- 330Ci (225 KM) Automatic (USA)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 2000
- End of production
- 2003
- Body type
- Convertible
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 240 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 7.5 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 14.9 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 7.5 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 10.2 l/100 km
- CO2 emissions
- 244 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M54B30
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2979 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 84 mm
- Piston stroke
- 89.6 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.2
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 6.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 8.4 l
- Power
- 225 KM @ 5900 obr./min
- Torque
- 290 Nm @ 3500 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 63 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 260 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 300 l
- Curb weight
- 1645 kg
- Gross weight
- 1680 kg
- Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
- 1600 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1600 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 730 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4488 mm
- Width
- 1757 mm
- Height
- 1372 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2725 mm
- Front track
- 1471 mm
- Rear track
- 1483 mm
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 225/45 R17
- Rim size
- 8J x 17
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
320Ci (170 KM)
Gasoline · 2000–2003
- Engine power
- 170 KM
- Torque
- 210 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,171 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 8.8 s
- Maximum speed
- 222 km/h
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Basic version information
BMW Seria 3 Seria 3 Cabrio (E46)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- Seria 3
- Version
- Seria 3 Cabrio (E46)
- Engine
- 320Ci (170 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 2000
- End of production
- 2003
- Body type
- Convertible
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 222 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 8.8 s
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 12.8 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 7.4 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 9.4 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 3
- CO2 measurement standard
- NEDC
- CO2 emissions
- 225 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M54B22
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2171 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC, Double-VANOS
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 80 mm
- Piston stroke
- 72 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.8
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 6.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 8.4 l
- Power
- 170 KM @ 6100 obr./min
- Torque
- 210 Nm @ 3500 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 63 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.35
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 300 l
- Curb weight
- 1520 kg
- Gross weight
- 1940 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1600 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 720 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4488 mm
- Width
- 1757 mm
- Height
- 1372 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2725 mm
- Front track
- 1471 mm
- Rear track
- 1483 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.5 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- With spring struts, Anti-roll bar
- Rear suspension
- Independent multi-link coil spring suspension with stabilizer
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Front brake disc/drum diameter
- 300 mm
- Front brake disc thickness
- 22 mm
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brake disc/drum diameter
- 294 mm
- Rear brake disc thickness
- 19 mm
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 205/55 R16; 205/50 R17
- Rim size
- 7J x 16; 7J x 17
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
320Ci (170 KM) Steptronic
Gasoline · 2000–2003
- Engine power
- 170 KM
- Torque
- 210 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,171 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 9.9 s
- Maximum speed
- 219 km/h
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Basic version information
BMW Seria 3 Seria 3 Cabrio (E46)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- Seria 3
- Version
- Seria 3 Cabrio (E46)
- Engine
- 320Ci (170 KM) Steptronic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 2000
- End of production
- 2003
- Body type
- Convertible
- Number of seats
- 4
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 219 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 9.9 s
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 13.5 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 7.7 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 9.8 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 3
- CO2 measurement standard
- NEDC
- CO2 emissions
- 236 g/km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M54B22
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2171 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC, Double-VANOS
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 80 mm
- Piston stroke
- 72 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.8
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 6.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 8.4 l
- Power
- 170 KM @ 6100 obr./min
- Torque
- 210 Nm @ 3500 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 63 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.35
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 300 l
- Curb weight
- 1555 kg
- Gross weight
- 1960 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1600 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 720 kg
- Trailer nose weight
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4488 mm
- Width
- 1757 mm
- Height
- 1372 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2725 mm
- Front track
- 1471 mm
- Rear track
- 1483 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.5 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Type of automatic gearbox
- Steptronic
- Front suspension
- With spring struts, Anti-roll bar
- Rear suspension
- Independent multi-link coil spring suspension with stabilizer
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Front brake disc/drum diameter
- 300 mm
- Front brake disc thickness
- 22 mm
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brake disc/drum diameter
- 294 mm
- Rear brake disc thickness
- 19 mm
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 205/55 R16; 205/50 R17
- Rim size
- 7J x 16; 7J x 17
- ABS
- yes