BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) (1999–2001)

The BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) was offered with 12 engine versions (8 gasoline, 4 diesel), from 118 to 231 hp, built 1999–2001.

BMW 3 Series (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years1999–2001
Body styleStation wagon
Doors5
Length176.3 in (4,478 mm) – 176.4 in (4,480 mm)
Width68.5 in (1,739 mm) – 68.5 in (1,740 mm)
Height55.5 in (1,409 mm) – 55.5 in (1,410 mm)
Cargo volume15.4 cu ft (435 l)
Fuel tank16.6 gal (63 l)

All BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
318i (118 hp)1999–2001Gasoline118 hp (87 kW)133 lb-ft (180 Nm)10.9 s126 mph (202 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
320i (150 hp)1999–2001Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)10.2 s133 mph (214 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
320i (150 hp) Automatic1999–2001Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)11 s129 mph (208 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
328i (193 hp)1999–2000Gasoline193 hp (142 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)7.4 s143 mph (230 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
328i (193 hp) Automatic1999–2000Gasoline193 hp (142 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)8 s140 mph (225 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
330d (184 hp)1999–2001Diesel184 hp (135 kW)181 lb-ft (245 Nm)7.9 s140 mph (225 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
320d (136 hp)2000–2001Diesel136 hp (100 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)10.1 s129 mph (207 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
330 Xd (184 hp)2000–2001Diesel184 hp (135 kW)288 lb-ft (390 Nm)8.7 s137 mph (221 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
330 Xd (184 hp) Automatic2000–2001Diesel184 hp (135 kW)288 lb-ft (390 Nm)8.9 s137 mph (221 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
330 Xi (231 hp)2000–2001Gasoline231 hp (170 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)6.8 s151 mph (243 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
330i (231 hp)2000–2001Gasoline231 hp (170 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)6.7 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
330i (231 hp) Automatic2000–2001Gasoline231 hp (170 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)7.2 s153 mph (247 km/h)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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