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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.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
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.