BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 11.9 l/100 km | 19.8 mpg US | 23.7 mpg UK urban fuel consumption of 17.8 l/100 km | 13.2 mpg US | 15.9 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 8.4 l/100 km | 28.0 mpg US | 33.6 mpg UK BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 sec. The maximum speed is 250 km/h | 155 mph.

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) Technical information

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) General information
Brand : BMW
Model : M3
Generation : M3 Coupe (E46)
Engine / modification : 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)
Production start : 2000 year
Production end : 2003 year
Coupe type : Coupe
Num. of Doors : 2
Num. of seats : 5
BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban : 17.8 l/100 km | 13.2 mpg US | 15.9 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : 8.4 l/100 km | 28.0 mpg US | 33.6 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined : 11.9 l/100 km | 19.8 mpg US | 23.7 mpg UK
Fuel Type : Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient : 0.32
Fuel tank volume : 63 l | 16.6 US gallons | 13.9 UK gallons
BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) Performance
Power : 343 hp | 252 kW
Max power in : 7900 rpm.
Maximum speed : 250 km/h | 155 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : 5.2 sec
Torque : 365 Nm @ 4900 rpm.
BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) Engine
Model Engine : S54B32
Engine position : Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement : 3246 cm3
Engine oil capacity : 5.5 l
Coolant : 6 l
Fuel System : Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders : Inline
Valvetrain : DOHC
Number of cylinders : 6
Number of valves per cylinder : 4
Compression ratio : 11.5
Piston Stroke : 91 mm
Cylinder Bore : 87 mm
BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) Transmission
Wheel Drive : Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : -
Number of Gears (manual transmission) : 6
BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) Chassis
Length : 4492 mm | 176.9 in
Width : 1780 mm | 70.1 in
Height : 1372 mm | 54.0 in
Wheelbase : 2731 mm | 107.5 in
Front track : 1508 mm | 59.4 in
Rear (Back) track : 1525 mm | 60.0 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : 410 l
Front suspension : Wishbone
Rear suspension : Helical spring
Max weight : 2000 kg | 4409 lbs
Front brakes : Ventilated discs
Rear brakes : Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight : 1495 kg | 3296 lbs
ABS : yes
Steering type : Steering rack and pinion
Power steering : Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : 11.0 m
BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) Tyres / Wheels
Tire size : 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18
Wheel rims size : 8J x 18; 9J x 18

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