BMW 3 Series E46 LCI Sedan (2001-2005)
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Product Overview
BMW 3 Series E46 LCI is a compact executive sedan in production from 2001 to 2005. It is available with a range of inline-4 and inline-6 engines that displaced 1.8 to 3.0 liters.
Owners will likely appreciate the most the M54 petrol and M57 diesel inline-6 (I6) engines, which are perfectly balanced while being rather simple to work on. However, some may prefer the pre-facelift version, which are arguably better looking.
On the plus side, the LCI E46 comes with a high towing capacity.
Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the E46 uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance, though the E46 LCI has lots of aftermarket and enthusiast support, making it a modern classic.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 65% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good M54 and M57 engine options
- Good towing capacity
- Classic BMW handling characteristics
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Uglier than pre-facelift
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Specifications
| 316i | 316i AT | 318d | 318d AT | 318i | 320d | 320d AT | 320i | 320i AT | 325i | 325i AT | 325ix | 325xi AT | 330d | 330d AT | 330i | 330i AT | 330xd | 330xd AT | 330xi | 330xi AT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 410 L / 14.5 cu-ft | 410 L / 14.5 cu-ft | 410 L / 14.5 cu-ft | 410 L / 14.5 cu-ft | 410 L / 14.5 cu-ft | 440 L / 15.5 cu-ft | 440 L / 15.5 cu-ft | 410 L / 14.5 cu-ft | 410 L / 14.5 cu-ft | 410 L / 14.5 cu-ft | 410 L / 14.5 cu-ft | 410 L / 14.5 cu-ft | 410 L / 14.5 cu-ft | 440 L / 15.5 cu-ft | 440 L / 15.5 cu-ft | 440 L / 15.5 cu-ft | 440 L / 15.5 cu-ft | 440 L / 15.5 cu-ft | 440 L / 15.5 cu-ft | 440 L / 15.5 cu-ft | 440 L / 15.5 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant Capacity | 7.5 L / 7.9 qt | 7.5 L / 7.9 qt | 7.9 L / 8.3 qt | 7.9 L / 8.3 qt | 7.5 L / 7.9 qt | 9.3 L / 9.8 qt | 9.3 L / 9.8 qt | 8.4 L / 8.9 qt | 8.4 L / 8.9 qt | 8.4 L / 8.9 qt | 8.4 L / 8.9 qt | 8.4 L / 8.9 qt | 8.4 L / 8.9 qt | 10.2 L / 10.8 qt | 10.2 L / 10.8 qt | 8.4 L / 8.9 qt | 8.4 L / 8.9 qt | 10.2 L / 10.8 qt | 10.2 L / 10.8 qt | 8.4 L / 8.9 qt | 8.4 L / 8.9 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.2 L / 4.5 qt | 4.2 L / 4.5 qt | 5.5 L / 5.8 qt | 5.5 L / 5.8 qt | 4.2 L / 4.5 qt | 5.5 L / 5.8 qt | 5.5 L / 5.8 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 7.0 L / 7.4 qt | 7.0 L / 7.4 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 7.0 L / 7.4 qt | 7.0 L / 7.4 qt | 6.2 L / 6.6 qt | 6.2 L / 6.6 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 63.0 L / 16.6 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | 515 kg / 1135 lbs | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | 435 kg / 959 lbs | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | 495 kg / 1091 lbs | 495 kg / 1091 lbs | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | 495 kg / 1091 lbs | 495 kg / 1091 lbs | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs, 325 mm | Ventilated discs, 325 mm | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs, 325 mm | Ventilated discs, 325 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs, 320 mm | Ventilated discs, 320 mm | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs, 320 mm | Ventilated discs, 320 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 | 225/45 R17 | 225/45 R17 | 225/45 R17 | 225/45 R17 | 225/45 R17 | 225/45 R17 | 225/45 R17 | 225/45 R17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | 10.8 m / 35.4 ft | 10.8 m / 35.4 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 4-door Sedan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1420 mm / 55.9 in | 1420 mm / 55.9 in | 1420 mm / 55.9 in | 1420 mm / 55.9 in | 1420 mm / 55.9 in | 1415 mm / 55.7 in | 1415 mm / 55.7 in | 1420 mm / 55.9 in | 1420 mm / 55.9 in | 1420 mm / 55.9 in | 1420 mm / 55.9 in | 1420 mm / 55.9 in | 1420 mm / 55.9 in | 1434 mm / 56.5 in | 1434 mm / 56.5 in | 1415 mm / 55.7 in | 1415 mm / 55.7 in | 1434 mm / 56.5 in | 1434 mm / 56.5 in | 1434 mm / 56.5 in | 1434 mm / 56.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4470 mm / 176.0 in | 4470 mm / 176.0 in | 4470 mm / 176.0 in | 4470 mm / 176.0 in | 4470 mm / 176.0 in | 4471 mm / 176.0 in | 4471 mm / 176.0 in | 4470 mm / 176.0 in | 4470 mm / 176.0 in | 4470 mm / 176.0 in | 4470 mm / 176.0 in | 4470 mm / 176.0 in | 4470 mm / 176.0 in | 4471 mm / 176.0 in | 4471 mm / 176.0 in | 4471 mm / 176.0 in | 4471 mm / 176.0 in | 4471 mm / 176.0 in | 4471 mm / 176.0 in | 4471 mm / 176.0 in | 4471 mm / 176.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1740 mm / 68.5 in | 1740 mm / 68.5 in | 1740 mm / 68.5 in | 1740 mm / 68.5 in | 1740 mm / 68.5 in | 1739 mm / 68.5 in | 1739 mm / 68.5 in | 1740 mm / 68.5 in | 1740 mm / 68.5 in | 1740 mm / 68.5 in | 1740 mm / 68.5 in | 1740 mm / 68.5 in | 1740 mm / 68.5 in | 1739 mm / 68.5 in | 1739 mm / 68.5 in | 1739 mm / 68.5 in | 1932 mm / 76.1 in (mirror unfolded) | 1739 mm / 68.5 in | 1932 mm / 76.1 in (mirror unfolded) | 1739 mm / 68.5 in | 1739 mm / 68.5 in | 1739 mm / 68.5 in | 1932 mm / 76.1 in (mirror unfolded) | 1739 mm / 68.5 in | 1932 mm / 76.1 in (mirror unfolded) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1480.0 mm / 58.3 in | 1480.0 mm / 58.3 in | 1480.0 mm / 58.3 in | 1480.0 mm / 58.3 in | 1480.0 mm / 58.3 in | 1481.0 mm / 58.3 in | 1481.0 mm / 58.3 in | 1480.0 mm / 58.3 in | 1480.0 mm / 58.3 in | 1480.0 mm / 58.3 in | 1480.0 mm / 58.3 in | 1480.0 mm / 58.3 in | 1480.0 mm / 58.3 in | 1471.0 mm / 57.9 in | 1471.0 mm / 57.9 in | 1471.0 mm / 57.9 in | 1471.0 mm / 57.9 in | 1471.0 mm / 57.9 in | 1471.0 mm / 57.9 in | 1471.0 mm / 57.9 in | 1471.0 mm / 57.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1495.0 mm / 58.9 in | 1495.0 mm / 58.9 in | 1495.0 mm / 58.9 in | 1495.0 mm / 58.9 in | 1495.0 mm / 58.9 in | 1488.0 mm / 58.6 in | 1488.0 mm / 58.6 in | 1495.0 mm / 58.9 in | 1495.0 mm / 58.9 in | 1495.0 mm / 58.9 in | 1495.0 mm / 58.9 in | 1495.0 mm / 58.9 in | 1495.0 mm / 58.9 in | 1483.0 mm / 58.4 in | 1483.0 mm / 58.4 in | 1483.0 mm / 58.4 in | 1483.0 mm / 58.4 in | 1483.0 mm / 58.4 in | 1483.0 mm / 58.4 in | 1483.0 mm / 58.4 in | 1483.0 mm / 58.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1320.0 kg / 2910.1 lbs | 1320.0 kg / 2910.1 lbs | 1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs | 1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs | 1320.0 kg / 2910.1 lbs | 1415.0 kg / 3119.5 lbs | 1415.0 kg / 3119.5 lbs | 1390.0 kg / 3064.4 lbs | 1390.0 kg / 3064.4 lbs | 1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs | 1410.0 kg / 3108.5 lbs | 1475.0 kg / 3251.8 lbs | 1410.0 kg / 3108.5 lbs | 1655.0 kg / 3648.7 lbs | 1655.0 kg / 3648.7 lbs | 1430.0 kg / 3152.6 lbs | 1465.0 kg / 3229.8 lbs | 1655.0 kg / 3648.7 lbs | 1655.0 kg / 3648.7 lbs | 1540.0 kg / 3395.1 lbs | 1560.0 kg / 3439.2 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 6.5J x 15 | 6.5J x 15 | 6.5J x 15 | 6.5J x 15 | 7J x 16 | 16 in | 16 in | 6.5J x 15 | 6.5J x 15 | 6.5J x 15 | 6.5J x 15 | 6.5J x 15 | 6.5J x 15 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 17 in | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2725 mm / 107.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 10.9 sec | 11.9 sec | 10.7 sec | 11.3 sec | 9.3 sec | 8.9 sec | 9.1 sec | 8.2 sec | 9.3 sec | 7.2 sec | 8.3 sec | 7.4 sec | 8.5 sec | 7.2 sec | 7.4 sec | 6.5 sec | 7.0 sec | 7.7 sec | 7.9 sec | 6.6 sec | 7.4 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 10.4 sec | 11.3 sec | 10.2 sec | 10.7 sec | 8.8 sec | 8.5 sec | 8.6 sec | 7.8 sec | 8.8 sec | 6.8 sec | 7.9 sec | 7.0 sec | 8.1 sec | 6.8 sec | 7.0 sec | 6.2 sec | 6.7 sec | 7.3 sec | 7.5 sec | 6.3 sec | 7.0 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 Emission | 218 g/km | 218 g/km | 218 g/km | 218 g/km | 218 g/km | 218 g/km | 218 g/km | 218 g/km | 218 g/km | 218 g/km | 218 g/km | 218 g/km | 218 g/km | 218 g/km | 218 g/km | 218 g/km | 230 g/km | 240 g/km | 257 g/km | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (combined) | 9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (urban) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (highway) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (combined) | 10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (urban) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (highway) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (combined) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (urban) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (highway) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (combined) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (urban) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (highway) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (combined) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (urban) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (highway) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (combined) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (combined) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (urban) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (highway) | 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (combined) | 12.2 L/100km / 19.3 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined) | 13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (urban) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (highway) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (combined) | 12.8 L/100km / 18.4 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway) | 9.5 L/100km / 24.8 MPG (combined) | 13.5 L/100km / 17.4 MPG (urban) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) | 13.2 L/100km / 17.8 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway) | 10.3 L/100km / 22.8 MPG (combined) | 14.2 L/100km / 16.6 MPG (urban) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (highway) | 6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (urban) | 5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (highway) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (combined) | 10.8 L/100km / 21.8 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (highway) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (combined) | 12.8 L/100km / 18.4 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) | 14.0 L/100km / 16.8 MPG (urban) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (highway) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (combined) | 10.1 L/100km / 23.3 MPG (urban) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (highway) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (combined) | 11.9 L/100km / 19.8 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway) | 9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (combined) | 13.6 L/100km / 17.3 MPG (urban) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (highway) | 10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (combined) | 14.8 L/100km / 15.9 MPG (urban) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 206.0 km/h / 128.0 mph | 200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph | 204.0 km/h / 126.8 mph | 199.0 km/h / 123.7 mph | 218.0 km/h / 135.5 mph | 221.0 km/h / 137.3 mph | 213.0 km/h / 132.4 mph | 226.0 km/h / 140.4 mph | 223.0 km/h / 138.6 mph | 240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph | 237.0 km/h / 147.3 mph | 234.0 km/h / 145.4 mph | 231.0 km/h / 143.5 mph | 242.0 km/h / 150.4 mph | 235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 247.0 km/h / 153.5 mph | 234.0 km/h / 145.4 mph | 228.0 km/h / 141.7 mph | 247.0 km/h / 153.5 mph | 242.0 km/h / 150.4 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Towing Capacity | 730 kg / 1609 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | N42B18 | N42B18 | M47D20 | M47D20 | N42B20 | M47D20 | M47D20 | M54B22 | M54B22 | M54B25 | M54B25 | M54B25 | M54B25 | M57D30 | M57D30 | M54B30 | M54B30 | M57D30 | M57D30 | M54B30 | M54B30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 80.0 mm / 3.1 in | 80.0 mm / 3.1 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 | 19.0:1 | 10.2:1 | 17.0:1 | 17.0:1 | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 | 17.0:1 | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 | 17.0:1 | 17.0:1 | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 1.8 L / 109.6 cu-in / 1796.0 cc | 1.8 L / 109.6 cu-in / 1796.0 cc | 2.0 L / 119.1 cu-in / 1951.0 cc | 2.0 L / 119.1 cu-in / 1951.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc | 2.2 L / 132.5 cu-in / 2171.0 cc | 2.2 L / 132.5 cu-in / 2171.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc | 3.0 L / 182.6 cu-in / 2993.0 cc | 3.0 L / 182.6 cu-in / 2993.0 cc | 3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc | 3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc | 3.0 L / 182.6 cu-in / 2993.0 cc | 3.0 L / 182.6 cu-in / 2993.0 cc | 3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc | 3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 116.0 hp / 86.5 kW @ 5500 rpm | 116.0 hp / 86.5 kW @ 5500 rpm | 115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 4000 rpm | 115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 4000 rpm | 143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 6000 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 4000 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 4000 rpm | 170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 6100 rpm | 170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 6100 rpm | 192.0 hp / 143.2 kW @ 5900 rpm | 192.0 hp / 143.2 kW @ 5900 rpm | 192.0 hp / 143.2 kW @ 6000 rpm | 192.0 hp / 143.2 kW @ 6000 rpm | 204.0 hp / 152.1 kW @ 4000 rpm | 204.0 hp / 152.1 kW @ 4000 rpm | 231.0 hp / 172.3 kW @ 5900 rpm | 231.0 hp / 172.3 kW @ 5900 rpm | 204.0 hp / 152.1 kW @ 4000 rpm | 204.0 hp / 152.1 kW @ 4000 rpm | 231.0 hp / 172.3 kW @ 5900 rpm | 231.0 hp / 172.3 kW @ 5900 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 64.6 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 64.6 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 58.9 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 58.9 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 71.7 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 75.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 75.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 78.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 78.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 77.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 77.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 77.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 77.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 68.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 68.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 77.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 77.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 68.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 68.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 77.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 77.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 88.0 mm / 3.5 in | 88.0 mm / 3.5 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 72.0 mm / 2.8 in | 72.0 mm / 2.8 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 89.6 mm / 3.5 in | 89.6 mm / 3.5 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 89.6 mm / 3.5 in | 89.6 mm / 3.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 175 Nm / 129.1 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm | 175 Nm / 129.1 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm | 265 Nm / 195.5 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 265 Nm / 195.5 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm | 330 Nm / 243.4 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 330 Nm / 243.4 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | 245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | 245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability | 2001 ~ 2005 | 2001 ~ 2005 | 2001 ~ 2005 | 2001 ~ 2005 | 2001 ~ 2005 | 2001 ~ 2005 | 2001 ~ 2005 | 2001 ~ 2005 | 2001 ~ 2005 | 2001 ~ 2005 | 2001 ~ 2005 | 2001 ~ 2005 | 2001 ~ 2005 | 2003 ~ 2005 | 2003 ~ 2005 | 2003 ~ 2005 | 2001 ~ 2005 | 2003 ~ 2005 | 2003 ~ 2005 | 2003 ~ 2005 | 2001 ~ 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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