BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 323Ci 5AT RWD (170 HP)
BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) · 1999 - present · Petrol
The BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 323Ci 5AT RWD (170 HP) produces 170 hp and 245 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.0 seconds and reaches 230 km/h.
- Power
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 245 Nm
- 0–100
- 9.0 s
- Top speed
- 230 km/h
Engine
| Power | 170 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 125 kW |
| Torque | 245 Nm |
| Displacement | 2,494 cc |
| Cylinders | L6 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
Performance
| Top speed | 230 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 9.0 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 10.0 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 14.9 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 7.2 l/100 km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Automatic (Steptronic) |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,491 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm |
| Cargo volume | 411 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,405 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,905 kg |
| Tyre size | 205/55 Wr16 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 323Ci 5AT RWD (170 HP) compared with 4,225 trims of other cars from the 1996–2002 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 170 hp | 153 hp |
better than 69%
|
| Torque | 245 Nm | 239 Nm |
better than 61%
|
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 199 km/h |
better than 84%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 9.0 s | 10.9 s |
better than 73%
|
| Combined consumption | 10.0 l/100 km | 8.4 l/100 km |
better than 21%
|
| Cargo volume | 411 l | 487 l |
better than 43%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,405 kg | 1,378 kg |
better than 41%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.
Trims and engine versions — BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318Ci 4AT RWD (118 HP) | Petrol | 118 hp | 180 Nm | 12.2 s | 203 km/h | 9.0 l/100 km | — | |
| 318Ci 5MT RWD (118 HP) | Petrol | 118 hp | 180 Nm | 10.4 s | 206 km/h | 8.0 l/100 km | 190 g/km | |
| 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 | 175 g/km | |
| 320Ci 5AT RWD (150 HP) | Petrol | 150 hp | 190 Nm | 10.8 s | 217 km/h | 10.0 l/100 km | — | |
| 320Ci 5MT RWD (150 HP) | Petrol | 150 hp | 190 Nm | 9.9 s | 221 km/h | 8.9 l/100 km | 212 g/km | |
| 320Ci 5AT RWD (170 HP) | Petrol | 170 hp | 210 Nm | 9.4 s | 224 km/h | 9.4 l/100 km | — | |
| 320Ci 5MT RWD (170 HP) | Petrol | 170 hp | 210 Nm | 8.2 s | 226 km/h | 8.9 l/100 km | 213 g/km | |
| 323Ci 5MT RWD (170 HP) | Petrol | 170 hp | 245 Nm | 8.2 s | 233 km/h | 9.0 l/100 km | 215 g/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 | 7.2 s | 240 km/h | 9.0 l/100 km | 217 g/km | |
| 328Ci 5AT RWD (193 HP) | Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | 8.1 s | 237 km/h | 10.1 l/100 km | — |