1998 BMW 328Ci specifications

1998 BMW 328Ci 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) 1478 mm 58.2 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 1465 kg 3230 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 63 litres 13.9 [16.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.3
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.8 litre
2793 cc
(170.439 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 84 mm
3.31 × 3.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
193 PS (190 bhp) (142 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
280 Nm (207 ft·lb) (28.6 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
50.7 kW/litre
69 ps/litre
68 bhp/litre
1.11 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
100.25 Nm/litre
1.21 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.2:1
Fuel system Bosch DME fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1259.8 kPa (182.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 465.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 27 s
Maximum speed 242 km/h (150 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
131.5 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
96.71 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
129.69 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.34 kg/kW
17.27 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 12.5/7.0/9.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km12.5/7.0/9.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre8.0/14.3/11.0 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG22.6/40.4/31.0 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG18.8/33.6/25.8 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 216.0 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 16
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 manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID75702
Production total
Model code
Model family E46
RAC rating 26.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1998 BMW 328Ci added 2001-02-24.
Last modified 2017-08-08.

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 1998 BMW 328Ci
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1996 cm3/121.8cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1430 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 3791 cm3/231.3cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1390 kg
Mercedes-Benz C 230 Kompressor Sportscoupe -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2295 cm3/140.0cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1500 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 1595 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 1395 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6SM 2295 cm3/140.0cuin 197 PS 194 bhp 145 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2295 cm3/140.0cuin 197 PS 194 bhp 145 kW 1445 kg
Mercedes-Benz CLK 230 Kompressor -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2295 cm3/140.0cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1425 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 2295 cm3/140.0cuin 197 PS 194 bhp 145 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 2295 cm3/140.0cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1340 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1370 kg
Nissan Skyline 25GT FOUR Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 5M 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1450 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 4A 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1460 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1345 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2946 cm3/179.8cuin 197 PS 194 bhp 145 kW
Toyota XYR -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1795 cm3/109.5cuin 183 PS 180 bhp 134 kW 1140 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 5M 2435 cm3/148.6cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1570 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 4A 2435 cm3/148.6cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1570 kg