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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 320Ci 5MT RWD (170 HP)

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · 2003 - present · Petrol

The BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 320Ci 5MT RWD (170 HP) produces 170 hp and 210 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds and reaches 226 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 8.9 l/100 km, equal to 212 g CO2 per km.

Power
170 hp
Torque
210 Nm
0–100
8.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h

Engine

Power 170 hp
Power (kW) 125 kW
Torque 210 Nm
Displacement 2,171 cc
Cylinders L6
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 63 l

Performance

Top speed 226 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.2 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 8.9 l/100 km
City consumption 12.2 l/100 km
Highway consumption 6.9 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 212 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,488 mm
Width 1,758 mm
Height 1,369 mm
Wheelbase 2,725 mm
Ground clearance 130 mm
Cargo volume 411 l
Unladen weight 1,520 kg
Gross weight limit 2,020 kg
Tyre size 225/45 R17 93 W
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 320Ci 5MT RWD (170 HP) compared with 5,994 trims of other cars from the 2000–2006 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 170 hp 171 hp
better than 61%
Torque 210 Nm 267 Nm
better than 38%
Top speed 226 km/h 204 km/h
better than 77%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.2 s 10.2 s
better than 75%
Combined consumption 8.9 l/100 km 8.2 l/100 km
better than 32%
CO2 emissions 212 g/km 198 g/km
better than 32%
Cargo volume 411 l 498 l
better than 44%
Unladen weight 1,520 kg 1,441 kg
better than 34%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

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Trims and engine versions — BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)

Trims and engine versions — BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
318Ci 5AT RWD (143 HP) Petrol 143 hp 200 Nm 10.2 s 214 km/h 8.1 l/100 km
318Ci 5MT RWD (143 HP) Petrol 143 hp 200 Nm 9.3 s 218 km/h 7.2 l/100 km 180 g/km
320Cd 5AT RWD (150 HP) Diesel 150 hp 330 Nm 9.1 s 132 km/h 6.9 l/100 km
320Cd 6MT RWD (150 HP) Diesel 150 hp 330 Nm 8.9 s 221 km/h 5.7 l/100 km 153 g/km
320Ci 5AT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 210 Nm 9.4 s 224 km/h 9.4 l/100 km
325Ci 5AT RWD (192 HP) Petrol 192 hp 245 Nm 8.4 s 237 km/h 9.5 l/100 km
325Ci 5MT RWD (192 HP) Petrol 192 hp 245 Nm 7.3 s 240 km/h 9.0 l/100 km 217 g/km
330Cd 5AT RWD (204 HP) Diesel 204 hp 410 Nm 7.4 s 235 km/h 7.7 l/100 km
330Cd 6MT RWD (204 HP) Diesel 204 hp 410 Nm 7.2 s 242 km/h 6.6 l/100 km 177 g/km
330Ci 5AT RWD (231 HP) Petrol 231 hp 300 Nm 7.0 s 246 km/h 9.6 l/100 km
330Ci 6MT RWD (231 HP) Petrol 231 hp 300 Nm 6.5 s 250 km/h 9.1 l/100 km 218 g/km