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Compact · Hatchback
2001 – 2005
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2002 – 2005
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2001 – 2005
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2003 – 2007
BMW 3 Series Coupe
2003 – 2006
Coupé Germany
BMW built the 3 Series Coupe from 2003 to 2006. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 143 to 231 hp. The fastest versions reach 250 km/h. It was also available as hatchback, sedan, estate and convertible.
Body styleCoupé
Production2003 – 2006
Variants12
FuelPetrol, Diesel
Other body styles




Key specifications (range)
Power143 – 231 hp
0–100 km/h6.5 – 10.2 s
Top speed132 – 250 km/h
Fuel economy5.7 – 9.6 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318Ci 5AT RWD (143 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 143 hp | 10.2 s | 214 | 5-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
| 318Ci 5MT RWD (143 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 143 hp | 9.3 s | 218 | 5-speed manual |
| 320Cd 5AT RWD (150 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 150 hp | 9.1 s | 132 | 5-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
| 320Cd 6MT RWD (150 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 150 hp | 8.9 s | 221 | 6-speed manual |
| 320Ci 5AT RWD (170 HP) 2.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 170 hp | 9.4 s | 224 | 5-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
| 320Ci 5MT RWD (170 HP) 2.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 170 hp | 8.2 s | 226 | 5-speed manual |
| 325Ci 5AT RWD (192 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 192 hp | 8.4 s | 237 | 5-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
| 325Ci 5MT RWD (192 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 192 hp | 7.3 s | 240 | 5-speed manual |
| 330Cd 5AT RWD (204 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 204 hp | 7.4 s | 235 | 5-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
| 330Cd 6MT RWD (204 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 204 hp | 7.2 s | 242 | 6-speed manual |
| 330Ci 5AT RWD (231 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 231 hp | 7.0 s | 246 | 5-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
| 330Ci 6MT RWD (231 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 231 hp | 6.5 s | 250 | 6-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1995 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 105 KW @ 6000 RPM143 HP @ 6000 RPM141 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 148 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM200 Nm @ 3750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 133 mph (214 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/45 R17 93 W
Dimensions
- Length
- 176.7 in (4488 mm)
- Width
- 69.2 in (1758 mm)
- Height
- 53.9 in (1369 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.5 cuFT (411 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2998 lbs (1360 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4101 lbs (1860 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1995 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 105 KW @ 6000 RPM143 HP @ 6000 RPM141 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 148 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM200 Nm @ 3750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 135.5 mph (218 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/45 R17 93 W
Dimensions
- Length
- 176.7 in (4488 mm)
- Width
- 69.2 in (1758 mm)
- Height
- 53.9 in (1369 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.5 cuFT (411 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2910.6 lbs (1320 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4013.1 lbs (1820 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 180 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1995 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 110 KW @ 4000 RPM150 HP @ 4000 RPM148 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 243 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM330 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 82 mph (132 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/45 R17 93 W
Dimensions
- Length
- 176.7 in (4488 mm)
- Width
- 69.2 in (1758 mm)
- Height
- 53.9 in (1369 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.5 cuFT (411 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3153 lbs (1430 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4255 lbs (1930 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1995 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 110 KW @ 4000 RPM150 HP @ 4000 RPM148 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 243 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM330 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 137.3 mph (221 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/45 R17 93 W
Dimensions
- Length
- 176.7 in (4488 mm)
- Width
- 69.2 in (1758 mm)
- Height
- 53.9 in (1369 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.5 cuFT (411 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3120 lbs (1415 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4222 lbs (1915 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 153 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2171 cm3 (132 ci)
- Power
- 125 KW @ 6100 RPM170 HP @ 6100 RPM168 BHP @ 6100 RPM
- Torque
- 155 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM210 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 139 mph (224 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/45 R17 93 W
Dimensions
- Length
- 176.7 in (4488 mm)
- Width
- 69.2 in (1758 mm)
- Height
- 53.9 in (1369 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.5 cuFT (411 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3153 lbs (1430 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4255 lbs (1930 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2171 cm3 (132 ci)
- Power
- 125 KW @ 6100 RPM170 HP @ 6100 RPM168 BHP @ 6100 RPM
- Torque
- 155 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM210 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 140.4 mph (226 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/45 R17 93 W
Dimensions
- Length
- 176.7 in (4488 mm)
- Width
- 69.2 in (1758 mm)
- Height
- 53.9 in (1369 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.5 cuFT (411 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3351.6 lbs (1520 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4454.1 lbs (2020 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 212 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2494 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 141 KW @ 6000 RPM192 HP @ 6000 RPM189 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 181 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM245 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 147 mph (237 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 R17 91W
Dimensions
- Length
- 176.7 in (4488 mm)
- Width
- 69.2 in (1758 mm)
- Height
- 53.9 in (1369 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.5 cuFT (411 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3208 lbs (1455 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4310 lbs (1955 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2494 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 141 KW @ 6000 RPM192 HP @ 6000 RPM189 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 181 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM245 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 149.1 mph (240 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 R17 91W
Dimensions
- Length
- 176.7 in (4488 mm)
- Width
- 69.2 in (1758 mm)
- Height
- 53.9 in (1369 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.5 cuFT (411 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3131 lbs (1420 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4233 lbs (1920 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 217 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2993 cm3 (183 ci)
- Power
- 150 KW @ 4000 RPM204 HP @ 4000 RPM201 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 302 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 RPM410 Nm @ 1500-3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 146 mph (235 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/45 R17 93 W
Dimensions
- Length
- 176.7 in (4488 mm)
- Width
- 69.2 in (1758 mm)
- Height
- 53.9 in (1369 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.5 cuFT (411 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3428 lbs (1555 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4530 lbs (2055 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2993 cm3 (183 ci)
- Power
- 150 KW @ 4000 RPM204 HP @ 4000 RPM201 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 302 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 RPM410 Nm @ 1500-3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 150.4 mph (242 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/45 R17 93 W
Dimensions
- Length
- 176.7 in (4488 mm)
- Width
- 69.2 in (1758 mm)
- Height
- 53.9 in (1369 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.5 cuFT (411 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3351 lbs (1520 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4453 lbs (2020 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 177 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2979 cm3 (182 ci)
- Power
- 170 KW @ 5900 RPM231 HP @ 5900 RPM228 BHP @ 5900 RPM
- Torque
- 221 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM300 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 153 mph (246 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic (Steptronic)
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/45 R17 93 W
Dimensions
- Length
- 176.7 in (4488 mm)
- Width
- 69.2 in (1758 mm)
- Height
- 53.9 in (1369 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.5 cuFT (411 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3230 lbs (1465 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4332 lbs (1965 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2979 cm3 (182 ci)
- Power
- 170 KW @ 5900 RPM231 HP @ 5900 RPM228 BHP @ 5900 RPM
- Torque
- 221 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM300 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.6 gallons (62.8 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/45 R17 93 W
Dimensions
- Length
- 176.7 in (4488 mm)
- Width
- 69.2 in (1758 mm)
- Height
- 53.9 in (1369 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 57.9/58.4 in (1,471/1,483 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 107.3 in (2725 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.5 cuFT (411 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3153.2 lbs (1430 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4255.7 lbs (1930 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 218 g/km
Length4,488 mm
Width1,758 mm
Height1,369 mm
Wheelbase2,725 mm
Curb weight1,320 – 1,555 kg
Torque200 – 410 Nm
Ranges across all 12 variants of this generation.











