BMW 3 series IV (E46) 3.0 AT 231 HP (1998 - 2003)

Overall rating:
(5)
Reliability:
(4)
Comfort:
(5)
Handling:
(5)
Value for money:
(5)
Engine:
(5)
Maintenance:
(4)
Main information
Max power170 kW / 231 HP
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)7.2 s.
Fuel consumption city14.2 l/100km
Fuel cons. highway7.2 l/100km
Fuel consumption combined9.8 l/100km
Fuel typeA95
Gearbox typeAutomatic


Bodywork
Body typeEstate (wagon)
Number of doors5
Number of seats5
Length4478 mm
Width1739 mm
Height1409 mm
Ground clearance130 mm
Weight1525 kg
Max. weight2065 kg
Trunk capacity435 l
Trunk capacity (max)1345 l
Engine
Engine typeGasoline
Fuel typeA95
Engine placementIn front
Power231 HP / 5900 rpm
Torque300 Nm / 3500 rpm
Fuel systemMultipoint injection
TurboNo
Engine placementIn front
Number of cylinders6
Compression ratio10.2
Transmission
Wheel driveRear
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Number of gears5
Brake system
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Other information
Max. speed243 km/h
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Fuel cons. highway7.2 l/100km
Fuel consumption city14.2 l/100km
Fuel consumption combined9.8 l/100km
Fuel tank capacity63 l
Tyre dimensions205/50/R17 225/45/R17 245/40/R17