1998 BMW 320Ci Automatic specifications

1998 BMW 320Ci Automatic data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2725 mm 107.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1471 mm 57.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1483 mm 58.4 inches
Length 4488 mm 176.7 inches
Width 1757 mm 69.2 inches
Height 1369 mm 53.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 1475 kg 3252 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 63 litres 13.9 [16.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2 litre
1991 cc
(121.498 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80 × 66 mm
3.15 × 2.6 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.21
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)		 150 PS (148 bhp) (110 kW)
at 5900 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)		 190 Nm (140 ft·lb) (19.4 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)		 55.4 kW/litre
75.4 ps/litre
74.3 bhp/litre
1.22 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)		 95.43 Nm/litre
1.15 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 11:1
Fuel system Bosch DME fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1199.2 kPa (173.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 331.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 32.1 s
Maximum speed 218 km/h (135 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
101.73 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
74.82 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
100.34 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.36 kg/kW
22.32 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 14.9/7.2/10.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km14.9/7.2/10.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre6.7/13.9/10.0 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG19.0/39.2/28.2 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG15.8/32.7/23.5 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 238.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7J x 1 6
Wheel size rear 7J x 16
Tyres front 205/55 R 16 W
Tyres rear 205/55 R 16 W
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed automatic
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID527846
Production total
Model code
Model family E46
RAC rating 23.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1998 BMW 320Ci Automatic added 2017-08-08.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

BMW 3 Series - E46 models

2006 BMW 318Ci Automatic E46
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 196.0 CO2 1435 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 320Cd E46
BMW 320Cd -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 167.0 CO2 1680 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 325i E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1460 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 325i Automatic E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1500 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 325i SMG E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1460 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 325xi E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1570 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 325xi Automatic E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1600 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330Ci M E46
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1490 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330Ci M Automatic E46
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1525 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330Ci M Cabriolet E46
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1640 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330Ci M Cabriolet Automatic E46
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1675 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330i E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1490 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330i Automatic E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1525 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330i M E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1490 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4471mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330i M Automatic E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1525 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4471mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330i Performance Package E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330i Performance Package Automatic E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330i SMG E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1490 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330xi E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1743 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330xi Automatic E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1743 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 318d Touring Automatic E46
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 188.0 CO2 1585 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4478mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 318i Touring Automatic E46
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 199.0 CO2 1505 kg
4 cyl, 1.9ℓ, l: 4478mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 320Cd E46
BMW 320Cd -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 153.0 CO2 1490 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 320Cd Automatic E46
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 185.0 CO2 1505 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 320i Touring E46
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2171 cm3/132.5cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 216.0 CO2 1520 kg
6 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4478mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 320i Touring Automatic E46
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2171 cm3/132.5cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 230.0 CO2 1555 kg
6 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4478mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 325i Touring E46
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 221.0 CO2 1545 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4478mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 325i Touring Automatic E46
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 232.0 CO2 1580 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4478mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 325tiA Compact E46
3 door hatchback FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 227.0 CO2 1505 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4262mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 325ti Compact E46
BMW 325ti Compact -
3 door hatchback FR 6M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 215.0 CO2 1480 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4262mm, wb: 2725mm
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