| General information | 
| Brand | BMW | 
| Model  | 3 Series | 
| Generation   | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) | 
| Modification (Engine)  | 330 Cd (204 Hp)  | 
| Start of production  | 2003 year  | 
| End of production  | 2006 year  | 
| Powertrain Architecture  | Internal Combustion engine  | 
| Body type | Coupe  | 
| Seats  | 4  | 
| Doors  | 2  | 
| Performance specs | 
|---|
							| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)  | 
							9.1 l/100 km
							25.85 US mpg31.04 UK mpg10.99 km/l | 
						
							| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) | 
							5.2 l/100 km
							45.23 US mpg54.32 UK mpg19.23 km/l | 
							| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) | 
							6.6 l/100 km
							35.64 US mpg42.8 UK mpg15.15 km/l | 
| CO2 emissions (NEDC) | 177 g/km  | 
| Fuel Type  | Diesel  | 
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 7.2 sec  | 
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 7.2 sec  | 
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph   | 6.8 sec  | 
							| Maximum speed  | 
							242 km/h
						150.37 mph | 
| Emission standard  | Euro 4  | 
| Weight-to-power ratio  | 7.5 kg/Hp, 132.5 Hp/tonne  | 
| Weight-to-torque ratio  | 3.8 kg/Nm, 266.2 Nm/tonne  | 
| Engine specs | 
|---|
| Power  | 204 Hp @ 4000 rpm.  | 
| Power per litre  | 68.2 Hp/l  | 
							| Torque  | 
							410 Nm @ 1500 rpm.
						302.4 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm. | 
| Engine location  | Front, Longitudinal  | 
| Engine Model/Code  | M57D30TU  | 
						| Engine displacement  | 
						2993 cm3 
					182.64 cu. in. | 
| Number of cylinders  | 6  | 
| Position of cylinders  | Inline  | 
						| Cylinder Bore  | 
						84 mm
					3.31 in. | 
						| Piston Stroke  | 
						90 mm
					3.54 in. | 
| Compression ratio  | 17  | 
| Number of valves per cylinder  | 4  | 
| Fuel System  | Diesel Commonrail  | 
| Engine aspiration  | Turbocharger, Intercooler  | 
| Valvetrain   | DOHC  | 
						| Engine oil capacity  | 
						7 l
					7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt | 
						| Oil viscosity  | No Data | 
						| Engine oil specification  | 
						| Coolant  | 
						10.2 l
					10.78 US qt | 8.97 UK qt | 
| Engine systems | Particulate filter | 
	
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|---|
| Space, Volume and weights | 
|---|
						| Kerb Weight  | 
						1540 kg
					3395.12 lbs. | 
						| Max. weight  | 
						2040 kg
					4497.43 lbs. | 
						| Max load | 
						500 kg
					1102.31 lbs. | 
						| Trunk (boot) space - minimum  | 
						410 l
					14.48 cu. ft. | 
							| Fuel tank capacity  | 
							63 l
						16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal | 
						| Max. roof load  | 
						75 kg
					165.35 lbs. | 
| Dimensions | 
|---|
						| Length  | 
						4488 mm
					176.69 in. | 
						| Width  | 
						1757 mm
					69.17 in. | 
						| Width including mirrors  | 
						1950 mm
					76.77 in. | 
						| Height  | 
						1369 mm
					53.9 in. | 
						| Wheelbase  | 
						2725 mm
					107.28 in. | 
						| Front track  | 
						1471 mm
					57.91 in. | 
						| Rear (Back) track  | 
						1483 mm
					58.39 in. | 
| Drag coefficient (Cd)  | 0.32  | 
						| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)  | 
						10.5 m
					34.45 ft. | 
| 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 (manual transmission)  | 6  | 
| Front suspension  | McPherson  | 
| Rear suspension  | Helical spring, Wishbone, Trailing arm  | 
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 325 mm  | 
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 320 mm  | 
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system)  | 
| Steering type  | Steering rack and pinion  | 
| Power steering  | Hydraulic Steering  | 
 | Tires size |  225/45 R17  | 
| Wheel rims size | 8J x 17  | 
	
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