| General information | |
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| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 Series |
| Generation | 3 Series Sedan (E46) |
| Type (Engine) | 323i (170 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1998 year |
| End of production | 2001 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 12.7 l/100 km 18.5 US mpg 22.2 UK mpg 7.9 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 6.9 l/100 km 34.1 US mpg 40.9 UK mpg 14.5 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 7.6 sec |
| Maximum speed | 231 km/h 143.54 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 8.1 kg/Hp, 124.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.6 kg/Nm, 178.8 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 170 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 68.2 Hp/l |
| Torque | 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. 180.7 lb.-ft. @ 3950 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M52B25TU |
| Engine displacement | 2494 cm3 152.19 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 84 mm 3.31 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 75 mm 2.95 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 8.4 l 8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1370 kg 3020.33 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1870 kg 4122.64 lbs. |
| Max load | 500 kg 1102.31 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 440 l 15.54 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4471 mm 176.02 in. |
| Width | 1739 mm 68.46 in. |
| Height | 1415 mm 55.71 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2725 mm 107.28 in. |
| Front track | 1481 mm 58.31 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1488 mm 58.58 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/65R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 15 |
| What is the body type, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46)? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| How fast is the car, 1998 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 Hp)? | 231 km/h | 143.54 mph 0-100 km/h: 8 sec 0-60 mph: 7.6 sec |
| How much power, BMW 3 Series Sedan 1998 323i (170 Hp)? | 170 Hp, 245 Nm 180.7 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, BMW 3 Series Sedan 1998 323i (170 Hp)? | 2.5 l 2494 cm3 152.19 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1998 BMW 323i (170 Hp)? | 6, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Sedan 1998 323i (170 Hp)? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan? | 4471 mm 176.02 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan? | 1739 mm 68.46 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 Hp)? | 1370 kg 3020.33 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 Hp)? | 1870 kg 4122.64 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan? | 440 l 15.54 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1998 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 323i (170 Hp)? | 5, manual transmission |
