1999-2005 BMW 3-Series: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation BMW 3-Series include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 2-door convertible | 2-door coupe | 4-door sedan | 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 107.3 | 107.3 | 107.3 | 107.3 |
| Overall Length, in. | 176.7 | 176.7 | 176.0 | 176.3 |
| Overall Width, in. | 69.2 | 69.2 | 68.5 | 68.5 |
| Overall Height, in. | 54.0 | 53.5 | 55.7 | 55.5 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3560 | 3020 | 3153 | 3351 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 7.7 | 9.5 | 10.7 | 25.7-48 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 16.6 | 16.6 | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 38.3 | 37.5 | 38.4 | 38.4 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.7 | 41.7 | 41.4 | 41.4 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 36.9 | 36.5 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 32.0 | 33.2 | 34.6 | 34.0 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Two distinct inline six-cylinder engines were used in regular 3-Series models: a 170-horsepower 2.5-liter in the 323i, and a 2.8-liter that made 193 horsepower in the 328i. A five-speed manual transmission was standard, with five-speed automatic optional. For 2001, engines in the upper series grew to 3.0-liter displacement, and the new 2.5-liter six gained 14 horsepower (but lost a bit of torque output). A 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine, rated at 330 horsepower, drove a six-speed manual gearbox in the high-performance M3 coupe. For 2002, the M3 got an available 6-speed sequential manual transmission (SMT). In '03 330i sedans with the Performance Package got a 10 horsepower boost and a 6-speed manual transmission. Offered on all models except the 330i in '04 was the SMT.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc I6 | 2.5 / 152 | 170 | 181 | 5-speed manual: 20/29 5-speed automatic: 19/28 |
5-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: -- |
| dohc I6 | 2.8 / 170 | 193 | 206 | 5-speed manual: 20/29 5-speed automatic: 19/27 |
5-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: -- |
| dohc I6 | 3.0 / 182 | 225-235 | 211-222 | 5-speed manual: 21/30 6-speed manual: 20/30 5-speed automatic: 19/27 |
5-speed manual: 25.4 6-speed manual: -- 5-speed automatic: -- |
| dohc I6 | 3.2 / 192 | 330 | 225 | 6-speed manual: 16/24 SMT manual: -- |
6-speed manual: 18.7 SMT manual: -- |
| dohc I6 | 2.5 / 152 | 184 | 175 | 5-speed manual: 20/29 5-speed automatic: 19/27 |
5-speed manual: 23.5 5-speed automatic: 19.7 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: Germany
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear- or all-wheel drive
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