BMW M E46 (2001–2006)
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E46 (2001–2006), 2001–2006. Gasoline · 3.2 L · 333 hp · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph in 5.1 s and top speed 155 mph.
E46 (2001–2006)
2001 - 2006
3
Comparable trims
Solo
Comparison mode
Engine type
Gasoline
Engine volume
3.2 L
Horsepower
333
Torque
262 lb-ft
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
5.1 s
Top speed
155 mph
Curb weight
3781 lbs
Wheelbase
2731 mm
Dimensions
4491 × 1770 × 1374 mm
Fuel economy (city/hwy/combined)
15.0 / 22.0 / 18.0 mpg
Packages
Available packages for this modification
General information
| Brand country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Sports car |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Steering side | Left-hand drive |
Dimensions
| Length | 4491 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1770 mm |
| Height | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2731 mm |
| Front track | 58 mm |
| Rear track | 58 mm |
| Wheel size | 225/45R18 front, 255/40R18 rear |
Volume and weight
| Trunk volume min | 9 L |
|---|---|
| Trunk volume max | 9 L |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.6 gal |
| Curb weight | 3781 lbs |
| Gross weight | 4850 lbs |
Engine
| Engine type | Gasoline |
|---|---|
| Engine position | Front |
| Engine volume | 3.2 L |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 333 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| Compression ratio | 11.5 |
| Bore and stroke | 87.0 mm x 91.0 mm |
| Engine code | S54B32 |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
Transmission
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 155 mph |
|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 5.1 s |
| Fuel economy city | 15.0 mpg |
| Fuel economy highway | 22.0 mpg |
| Fuel economy combined | 18.0 mpg |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
Suspension and brakes
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |