| General information |
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| Brand | BMW |
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| Model | 3 Series |
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| Generation | 3 Series Sedan (E46) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 316i (105 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1999 year |
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| End of production | 2001 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Sedan |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 4 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
11.3 l/100 km
20.82 US mpg25 UK mpg8.85 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
5.7 l/100 km
41.27 US mpg49.56 UK mpg17.54 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 12.4 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 12.4 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 11.8 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
200 km/h
124.27 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 12.2 kg/Hp, 81.7 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7.8 kg/Nm, 128.4 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 105 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 55.4 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
165 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
121.7 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | M43B19 |
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| Engine displacement |
1895 cm3
115.64 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
85 mm
3.35 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
83.5 mm
3.29 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.7 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine oil capacity |
4 l
4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
6 l
6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1285 kg
2832.94 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1782 kg
3928.64 lbs. |
| Max load |
497 kg
1095.7 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
440 l
15.54 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
63 l
16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4471 mm
176.02 in. |
| Width |
1739 mm
68.46 in. |
| Height |
1415 mm
55.71 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2725 mm
107.28 in. |
| Front track |
1481 mm
58.31 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1488 mm
58.58 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
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| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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