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BMW 3 Series E46 Coupe

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BMW 3 Series E46 Coupe is an affordable compact executive coupe in production from 1999 to 2006, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4 and inline-6 engines that displaced 1.8 to 3.0 liters.

Loved by BMW enthusiasts as the last generation of "simple" 3 Series, the E46 Coupe is relatively lightweight and easy to work on. Its styling, though austere from some perspectives, has aged rather well.

As usual, the vehicle is limited by MacPherson front suspensions.

The E46 Coupe received a facelift in 2003, but the only notable changes are around the front and rear light assemblies.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 62%

Pros

Good, simple styling
Reasonable drivetrain reliability
Easy to DIY
Easy to mod

Cons

No powerful engine options
Poor ZF 5HP automatic transmission

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Specifications

Variants shown:

316Ci

316Ci AT

318Ci (118 Hp)

318Ci

318Ci AT

320Ci M52

320Ci M54

320Ci M54 AT

323Ci

323Ci AT

325Ci

325Ci AT

328Ci

328Ci AT

330Cd

330Cd AT

330Ci

330Ci AT

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Variants	316Ci	316Ci AT	318Ci (118 Hp)
Capacity
Cargo Capacity	410 L / 14.5 cu-ft	410 L / 14.5 cu-ft	440 L / 15.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity	7.5 L / 7.9 qt	7.5 L / 7.9 qt	6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity	4.2 L / 4.5 qt	4.2 L / 4.5 qt	4.0 L / 4.2 qt
Fuel Capacity	63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers	5
Payload	500 kg / 1102 lbs
Chassis
Brakes \| Front	Ventilated discs
Brakes \| Rear	Disc
Power Steering	Hydraulic Steering
Suspension \| Front	MacPherson strut
Suspension \| Rear	Multi-link	Multi-link	Helical spring
Tire Size	195/65 R15	195/65 R15	205/55 R16
Turning Circle	10.5 m / 34.4 ft
Construction
Body Style	2-door Coupe
Dimensions
Size \| Height	1370 mm / 53.9 in	1370 mm / 53.9 in	1369 mm / 53.9 in
Size \| Length	4490 mm / 176.8 in	4490 mm / 176.8 in	4488 mm / 176.7 in
Size \| Width	1755 mm / 69.1 in	1755 mm / 69.1 in	1757 mm / 69.2 in
Track Width \| Front	1470.0 mm / 57.9 in	1470.0 mm / 57.9 in	1471.0 mm / 57.9 in
Track Width \| Rear	1485.0 mm / 58.5 in	1485.0 mm / 58.5 in	1478.0 mm / 58.2 in
Weight	1310.0 kg / 2888.1 lbs	1310.0 kg / 2888.1 lbs	1285.0 kg / 2832.9 lbs
Wheel Size	6.5J x 15	6.5J x 15	16 in
Wheelbase	2725 mm / 107.3 in
Performance
Acceleration \| 0 - 100 km/h	10.9 sec	11.9 sec	10.4 sec
Acceleration \| 0 - 60 mph	10.4 sec	11.3 sec	9.9 sec
CO2 Emission	177 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag	0.32
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)	11.0 L/100km / 21.4 MPG (urban) \| 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed	206.0 km/h / 128.0 mph	200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph	206.0 km/h / 128.0 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout	Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard	Euro 4
Engine	N42B18	N42B18	M43B19
Engine \| Bore	84.0 mm / 3.3 in	84.0 mm / 3.3 in	85.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine \| Compression Ratio	10.5:1	10.5:1	9.7:1
Engine \| Displacement	1.8 L / 109.6 cu-in / 1796.0 cc	1.8 L / 109.6 cu-in / 1796.0 cc	1.9 L / 115.6 cu-in / 1895.0 cc
Engine \| Power	116.0 hp / 86.5 kW @ 5500 rpm	116.0 hp / 86.5 kW @ 5500 rpm	118.0 hp / 88.0 kW @ 5500 rpm
Engine \| Specific Output	64.6 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in	64.6 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in	62.3 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in
Engine \| Stroke	81.0 mm / 3.2 in	81.0 mm / 3.2 in	83.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine \| Torque	175 Nm / 129.1 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm	175 Nm / 129.1 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm	180 Nm / 132.8 lb-ft @ 3900 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	Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder
Transmission \| Gears	5-speed
Transmission \| Type	Manual	Automatic	Manual
Production
Availability	2001 ~ 2006	2001 ~ 2006	1999 ~ 2001

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