2000 BMW 320Ci Automatic specifications

2000 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 1745 mm 68.7 inches
Height 1369 mm 53.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 1500 kg 3307 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 63 litres 13.9 [16.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.3
Frontal area 1.98
CdA 0.59
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.2 litre
2171 cc
(132.483 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80 × 72 mm
3.15 × 2.83 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 170 PS (168 bhp) (125 kW)
at 6100 rpm
maximum torque 210 Nm (155 ft·lb) (21.4 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output 57.7 kW/litre
78.5 ps/litre
77.4 bhp/litre
1.27 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 96.73 Nm/litre
1.17 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.8:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1215.5 kPa (176.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 361.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 30.4 s
Maximum speed 224 km/h (139 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
113.56 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
83.52 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
112 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.97 kg/kW
20 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 13.1/7.3/9.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km13.1/7.3/9.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre7.6/13.7/10.6 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG21.6/38.7/30.1 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG18.0/32.2/25.0 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions
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 10.50 m
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7J x 16
Wheel size rear 7J x 16
Tyres front 205/55 R 16 91V
Tyres rear 205/55 R 16 91V
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 286 mm
Rear brake diameter 276 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.74
Final drive ratio 3.38
general
Carfolio.com ID74547
Production total
Model code
Model family E46
RAC rating 23.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2000 BMW 320Ci Automatic added 2001-02-24.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

BMW 3 Series - E46 models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 196.0 CO2 1435 kg
BMW 320Cd -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 167.0 CO2 1680 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1460 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1500 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1460 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1570 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1600 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1490 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1525 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1640 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1675 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1525 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1525 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1743 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1743 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 188.0 CO2 1585 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 199.0 CO2 1505 kg
BMW 320Cd -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 153.0 CO2 1490 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 185.0 CO2 1505 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2171 cm3/132.5cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 216.0 CO2 1520 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2171 cm3/132.5cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 230.0 CO2 1555 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 221.0 CO2 1545 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 232.0 CO2 1580 kg
3 door hatchback FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 227.0 CO2 1505 kg
BMW 325ti Compact -
3 door hatchback FR 6M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 215.0 CO2 1480 kg
Cars similar to the 2000 BMW 320Ci Automatic
Acura RSX -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1234 kg
Acura RSX Automatic -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1256 kg
Ford Cougar -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2544 cm3/155.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1419 kg
Honda Integra Type iS -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1170 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1200 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2156 cm3/131.6cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1230 kg
Honda Prelude Si -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2156 cm3/131.6cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1250 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2156 cm3/131.6cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1260 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2156 cm3/131.6cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1280 kg
Hyundai Coupe -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 2657 cm3/162.1cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 250.0 CO2 1424 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1465 kg
Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor Sportscoupe -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 1480 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1465 kg
Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor Sportscoupe -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 1480 kg
Mercedes-Benz CLK 200 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1550 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1550 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 1540 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 1540 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 225.0 CO2 1615 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 228.0 CO2
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 1415 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2597 cm3/158.5cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1575 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 2597 cm3/158.5cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1575 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2544 cm3/155.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1367 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2544 cm3/155.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2544 cm3/155.2cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 165 PS 163 bhp 122 kW 1200 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1450 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 164 PS 162 bhp 121 kW 218.0 CO2 1641 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 5M 2457 cm3/149.9cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 1281 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 4A 2457 cm3/149.9cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 5M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1556 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 5A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1556 kg
Volvo C70 Coupe -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2435 cm3/148.6cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 213.0 CO2
Volvo C70 Coupe -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 230.0 CO2 1534 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 253.0 CO2 1534 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5A 2435 cm3/148.6cuin 167 PS 165 bhp 123 kW 213.0 CO2
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5A 2435 cm3/148.6cuin 169 PS 167 bhp 125 kW 235.0 CO2 1497 kg