BMW Top Speed

3 series coupe (e46, facelift 2003)

242.00 km/h

or 150.37 mp/h

General information
BrandBMW
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 typeCoupe
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/h7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7.2 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 systemsParticulate filter
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 brakesVentilated discs, 325 mm
Rear brakesVentilated discs, 320 mm
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size8J x 17