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2003 BMW 320Ci (man. 5) (model since mid-year 2003 for Europe ) car specifications & performance data review

2003 BMW 320Ci (man. 5) .

Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of BMW 320Ci (man. 5) in 2003, the model with 2-door notchback coupe body and Line-6 2171 cm3 / 132.3 cui, 125 kW / 170 PS / 168 hp (ECE) of power, 210 Nm / 155 lb-ft of torque, 5-speed manual powertrain offered since mid-year 2003 for Europe . According to the ProfessCars™ estimation this BMW would accelerate 0-60 mph in 8.4 sec, 0-100 km/h in 8.9 sec, 0-200 km/h in 48.1 sec and a quarter mile time is 16.3 sec. The overall dimensions are 4488 mm / 176.7 in of length, 1757 mm / 69.2 in of width (without mirrors) and 1369 mm / 53.9 in of height. Check the tables below for detailed outside and inside dimensions, output, fuel economy and performance data. Specs review by .

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BMW catalogue

1999-2006 BMW 3-Series E46 Coupe/Cabrio all versions catalogue

2003 BMW 3-series E46/2 Coupe phase-II all versions

2003 BMW 320Ci Horsepower/Torque Curve

2003 BMW 320Ci Detailed Accelerations, Performance Review

2003 BMW 320Ci Tire Sizes

The same class cars with similar performance: 2003 BMW 320Ci Market Competition Review

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How much horsepower ? What engine size ? What dimensions ? - Specifications Table

Identification data

BMW 320Ci (man. 5 speed)
as offered for the year 2003 since mid-year 2003 in Europe

Production/sales period of cars with this particular specs:

mid-year 2003 - mid-year 2006

Modelyears:

-

Country of origin:

D Germany

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Make:

BMW

Model:

3-Series E46 Coupe/Cabrio

1999-2006

Submodel:

3-series E46/2 Coupe phase-II

2003-2006

Optional equipment:

EEC segmentation:

S (sport cars)

Subsegment:

S-C (sport coupes)

Class:

sports car

Body style:

notchback coupe

Doors:

2

Traction:

RWD (rear-wheel drive)

Basic dimensions

Length:

4488 mm / 176.7 in

Width:

1757 mm / 69.2 in

Width with mirrors:

Width folded back mirrors:

Height:

1369 mm / 53.9 in

Height with roof rails or antenna:

Wheelbase:

2725 mm / 107.3 in

Claimed EPA passenger volume:

Calculated EPA passenger volume:

84.4 cu ft

Fuel capacity:

63 liter / 16.7 U.S. gal / 13.8 imp. gal

Drag coefficient (Cw-Wert):

Cd claimed:

0.31

Cd estimated by a-c:

Inside and outside dimensions, ground clearance, turning circle, track, trunk, cargo volume, frontal and drag area, capacities, etc. - click the button below:

Weights

Curb weight (without a driver):

1395 kg / 3075 lbs

Weight distribution f/r (%):

Dry weight:

Shipping weight:

Curb weight estimated:

Gross vehicle weight rating GVWR:

1895 kg / 4178 lbs

Payload:

500 kg / 1102 lbs

Payload estimated:

Sales markets

Markets, where cars with this particular specifications were sold:

Europe

Related models:

BMW 3-Series E46 Sedan/Touring

BMW 3-Series E46 Compact

Engine specifications

Engine manufacturer:

BMW M54B22

Engine type:

spark-ignition 4-stroke

Fuel type:

gasoline (petrol)

Fuel system:

gasoline indirect injection

Charge system:

naturally aspirated

Valves per cylinder:

4

Valves timing:

double-VANOS (Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung)

Additional features:

Siemens MS 43

DOHC

Emission control:

3-way catalyst, Lambda-Sensor

Emission standard:

Cylinders alignment:

Line 6

Displacement:

2171 cm3 / 132.3 cui

What power?

Horsepower net:

125 kW / 170 PS / 168 hp (ECE)

/ 6250

Torque net:

210 Nm / 155 ft-lb

/ 3500

Horsepower gross:

Torque gross:

Car power to weight ratio net:

89.6 watt/kg / 40.6 watt/lb

Car power to weight ratio gross:

Car weight to power ratio net:

11.2 kg/kW / 8.2 kg/PS / 18.3 lbs/hp

Car weight to power ratio gross:

Full engine data: horsepower/torque rpm, etc. - click the button below:


Transmission specifications

Gearbox:

Getrag

Transmission type:

manual

Number of gears:

5

Complete transmission data: gear ratios, final drive, etc. - click the button below:


How fast is this car ? What top speed ? How much fuel ? - Performance Data

Factory claim

Top speed:

226 km/h / 140 mph

0-60 mph (sec):

7.8

0-100 km/h (sec):

8.3

0-1/4 mile (sec):

0-1 km (sec):

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Fuel consumption:


ECE 90/120/city (comb.):

EU NEDC/Australia ADR82:

12.2 / 6.9 / 8.9 l/100km

urban/extra-urban/combined

23.2 / 40.9 / 31.7 mpg (imp.)

19.3 / 34.1 / 26.4 mpg (U.S.)

8.2 / 14.5 / 11.2 km/l

U.S. EPA city/highway (combined):

U.S. EPA (after 2008) city/highway:

(combined)

10-15 mode:

JC08 mode:

Emission:

© automobile-catalog.com ProfessCars™ estimation
(the car with basic curb weight, full fuel tank and 90 kg (200 lbs) load)

Top speed:

225 km/h / 140 mph

(theor. without speed governor)


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Accelerations:


0-80 km/h (sec):

6.1

0-100 km/h (sec):

8.9

0-160 km/h (sec):

22.9

0-200 km/h (sec):

48.1

0-300 km/h (sec):

0-50 mph (sec):

6.1

0-60 mph (sec):

8.4

0-100 mph (sec):

23.2

0-150 mph (sec):

0-200 mph (sec):


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Drag times:


0- 1/4mile (sec):

16.3

0- 1km (sec):

29.6

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Fuel consumption

(mileage)

extra-urban (up to 62mph/100km/h) / city / highway (up to 87mph/140km/h) / average combined:


l/100km:

8.2-9.8 / 13.1-15.7 / 9.7-11.6 / 11

mpg (imp.):

28.7-34.5 / 18-21.6 / 24.3-29.1 / 25.7

mpg (U.S.):

23.9-28.7 / 14.9-17.9 / 20.2-24.2 / 21.4

km/l:

10.2-12.2 / 6.4-7.6 / 8.6-10.3 / 9.1


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Driving range

(km / miles on tank)

extra-urban (up to 62 mph /100 km/h):

640-770 km / 395-475 miles

city:

400-480 km / 250-300 miles

highway (up to 87 mph / 140 km/h):

540-650 km / 335-405 miles

average combined:

573 km / 355 miles


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(all performance data from ProfessCars™ simulation, top speed theor. without speed governor)


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est. 0-60 mph 8.7 s
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est. 0-1 km 30.1 s
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