Compare: BMW 3 Series 2003 Coupe 184 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)

Modification (Engine)

325Ci (184 Hp) Steptronic (USA)

Start of production

2003 year

End of production

2005 year

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.7 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

206 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

184 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque

237 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M54B25TU

Engine displacement

2494 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84.07 mm

Piston Stroke

74.93 mm

Compression ratio

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

Coolant

8.4 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1490 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

410 l

Fuel tank capacity

63 l

Dimensions

Length

4455 mm

Width

1757 mm

Width including mirrors

1947 mm

Height

1369 mm

Wheelbase

2725 mm

Front track

1471 mm

Rear (Back) track

1483 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.32

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Independent type McPherson

Rear suspension

Wishbone, Trailing arm, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 300 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 294 mm

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

205/55 R16;225/45 R17

Wheel rims size

7J x 16;8J x 17