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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)

328Ci

193 hp2798 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2000
0-100 km/h 7.0 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph

Performance

Performance
Power193 hp231 hp
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
Displacement
2,798cc171cu in
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
1,895kg4,178lb
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
0-200 km/h
28.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
89.5s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption city
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel tank
63L

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
TransmissionManualAutomatic
EngineM52B28
Body typeCoupe
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
Gears5-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationInline
Cylinders6
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,488mm177in
Width
1,757mm69in
Height
1,369mm54in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
Trunk volume
440L
Doors
2
Seats
5

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci
193 hp
144 kW
Database median
262 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci7.0 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci
242 km/h
150 mph
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328CiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 328Ci: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Coupe (E46)328Ci5,500 rpm3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

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