1998 BMW 320d specifications

1998 BMW 320d data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2725 mm 107.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1481 mm 58.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1493 mm 58.8 inches
Length 4471 mm 176 inches
Width 1739 mm 68.5 inches
Height 1415 mm 55.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.64
Kerb weight 1450 kg 3197 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 63 litres 13.9 [16.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.29
Frontal area 2.06
CdA 0.60
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged diesel
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1951 cc
(119.057 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 88 mm
3.31 × 3.46 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.95
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 136 PS (134 bhp) (100 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque 280 Nm (207 ft·lb) (28.6 kgm)
at 1750 rpm
Specific output 51.2 kW/litre
69.6 ps/litre
68.7 bhp/litre
1.13 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 143.52 Nm/litre
1.73 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 19:1
Fuel system common rail direct diesel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1803.5 kPa (261.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 487.75 cc
Aspiration Turbo D.
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 31.2 s
Maximum speed 208 km/h (129 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
93.7 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
68.91 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
92.41 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.51 kg/kW
24.24 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 7.7/4.5/5.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km7.7/4.5/5.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre13.0/22.2/17.5 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG36.7/62.8/49.6 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG30.5/52.3/41.3 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 152.0 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 10.50 m
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6½J x 15
Wheel size rear 6½J x 15
Tyres front 195/65 R 15 91H
Tyres rear 195/65 R 15 91H
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 300 mm
Rear brake diameter 294 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.47
general
Carfolio.com ID75064
Production total
Model code
Model family E46
RAC rating 17.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1998 BMW 320d 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
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2387 cm3/145.7cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 1350 kg
Alfa Romeo 166 2.4 JTD -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 2387 cm3/145.7cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 1490 kg
Alfa Romeo 166 -
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2461 cm3/150.2cuin 140 PS 139 bhp 103 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2461 cm3/150.2cuin 140 PS 139 bhp 103 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2461 cm3/150.2cuin 140 PS 139 bhp 103 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2460 cm3/150.1cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1454 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2460 cm3/150.1cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1464 kg