BMW 3 Series Saloon & Touring (1997-1999) (E46)
The Fourth generation BMW 3 Series was sold in the following body styles: sedan, coupé, convertible, wagon (marketed as “Touring”), and hatchback (marketed as “3 Series Compact”).
BMW 316i saloon
The BMW 316i saloon was initially supplied with a 4-cylinder petrol engine generating maximum power of 105 hp. The BMW 316i saloon was given a completely new engine with VALVETRONIC during the revision in 2001. BMW was the first manufacturer in the world to present fully variable adjustment for the stroke of the inlet valves with this innovation. The new engine generated maximum power of 115 hp.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1998 – 2004
No. of Units…………………………..182,212
Price…………………………………..DM 42,400
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Four-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1895
Power Output…………………………77 kW/105 bhp at 5300 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….200 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4471x1739x1415
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1360
BMW 318i saloon
The BMW 318i saloon was initially supplied with a 4-cylinder petrol engine generating a maximum of 115 hp. The BMW 318i saloon was given a completely new engine with VALVETRONIC during the revision in 2001. BMW was the first manufacturer in the world to present fully variable adjustment for the stroke of the inlet valves. The new engine generated maximum power of 143 hp.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1997 – 2005
No. of Units…………………………..398,037
Price……………………………………DM 45,400
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Four-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1895
Power Output…………………………87 kW/118 bhp at 5500 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….206 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4471x1739x1415
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1360
BMW 320i saloon
Within the BMW 3 Series, the BMW 320i was the entry into the world of 6-cylinder petrol engines. All these engines epitomise dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. This is particularly true for the version with displacement of two litres. New engines from 2001 increased the power from the original level of 150 hp to 170 hp starting in 2001. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1998 – 2004
No. of Units…………………………..174,771
Price…………………………………..DM 53,700
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm……………………..1991
Power Output………………………..110 kW/150 bhp at 5900 rpm
Max.Speed……………………………219 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4471x1739x1415
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1440
BMW 323i saloon
The BMW 323i was powered by a 6-cylinder petrol engine which had a displacement of 2.5 litres and achieved maximum power of 170 hp. Like all engines of this generation, this engine also epitomises dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1997 – 2000
No. of Units…………………………..81,933
Price……………………………………DM 56,600
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2494
Power Output…………………………125 kW/170 bhp at 5500 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….231 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4471x1739x1415
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1445
BMW 328i saloon
Within the BMW 3 Series, the BMW 328i was initially the most powerful version, powered by a 6-cylinder petrol engine. All these engines epitomise dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth performance. The version with a displacement of 2.8 litres generated power of 193 hp. In 2000, this version was replaced by the BMW 330i. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1997 – 2000
No. of Units…………………………..75,976
Price……………………………………DM 61,700
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2793
Power Output………………………..142 kW/193 bhp at 5500 rpm
Max.Speed……………………………240 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4471x1739x1415
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1470
BMW 320d saloon
The BMW 320d was a particularly low-cost version of the fourth BMW 3 Series generation. The 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine with Common Rail direct injection initially generated 136 hp and later generated power of 150 hp. The subsequent version developed the maximum torque of 330 Nm at 2,000 rpm. This power unit enabled the BMW 3 Series to achieve impressive elasticity values and low fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1998 – 2005
No. of Units…………………………..218,763
Price…………………………………..DM 48,400
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Four-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1951
Power Output………………………..100 kW/136 bhp at 4000 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….207 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4471x1739x1415
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1450
BMW 330d saloon
The BMW 330d was something of a sensation when it celebrated its debut. The BMW high-tech diesel engine initially achieved maximum power of 184 hp and maximum torque of 390 Nm at 1,750 rpm. These values were later raised to 204 hp and an impressive 410 Nm between 1,500 and 3,250 rpm. The turbo lag often encountered was effectively avoided with Common Rail direct injection and an exhaust turbocharger with variable turbine geometry.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1999 – 2005
No. of Units…………………………..73,395
Price……………………………………DM 62,500
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2926
Power Output…………………………135 kW/184 bhp at 4000 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….227 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4471x1739x1434
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1595
Touring
BMW 318i touring
The BMW 318i touring was initially supplied with a 4-cylinder petrol engine generating a maximum of 115 hp. The BMW 318i touring was given a completely new engine with VALVETRONIC during a revision in 2001. BMW was the first manufacturer in the world to present fully variable adjustment for the stroke of the inlet valves with this innovation. The new engine generated maximum power of 143 hp.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1999 – 2006
No. of Units…………………………..74,424
Price…………………………………..DM 48,800
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Four-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1895
Power Output…………………………87 kW/118 bhp at 5500 rpm
Max.Speed……………………………. (96 mph)202
Dimensions……………………………4478x1739x1409
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1440
BMW 320i touring
The BMW 320i touring was the entry to the world of 6-cylinder petrol engines within the BMW 3 Series touring models. All these engines epitomise dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. This is particularly true for the version with displacement of two litres. The original power of 150 hp was increased to 170 hp with new engines from 2001. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1999 – 2006
No. of Units…………………………..30,265
Price……………………………………DM 57,100
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1991
Power Output…………………………110 kW/150 bhp at 5900 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….214 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4478x1739x1409
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1500
BMW 328i touring
Within the BMW 5 Series, the BMW 328i touring was initially the most powerful touring version, powered by a 6-cylinder engine. All these engines epitomise dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. The version with a displacement of 2.8 litres generated power of 193 hp. In 2000, this version was replaced by the BMW 330i touring. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1999 – 2001
No. of Units…………………………..4,642
Price……………………………………DM 65,700
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2793
Power Output…………………………142 kW/193 bhp at 5500 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….237 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4478x1739x1409
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1540
BMW 320d touring
The BMW 320d touring was a particularly affordable and yet practical version of the fourth BMW 3 Series generation. The 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine with Common Rail direct injection initially generated 150 hp. The subsequent version developed the maximum torque of 330 Nm at 2,000 rpm. The power unit enabled the BMW 3 Series to achieve impressive elasticity values and low fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1999 – 2006
No. of Units…………………………..189,524
Price……………………………………DM 51,800
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Four-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1951
Power Output………………………..100 kW/136 bhp at 4000 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….207 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4478x1739x1409
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1535