BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 hp)

Gasoline engine with 343 hp (252 kW) and 269 lb-ft (365 Nm), built 2000–2003, coupe body, rear-wheel drive. The BMW M3 Coupe (E46) has 1 more powerful gasoline version.

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Power343 hp (252 kW)

Torque269 lb-ft (365 Nm)

0–62 mph5.2 s

Top speed155 mph (250 km/h)

FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version	3.2i 24V (343 hp)
Engine code	S54B32
Displacement	3.2 L (3,246 cm³)
Cylinders	6
Cylinder layout	Inline
Engine position	Front, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder	4
Valvetrain	DOHC
Fuel system	Multi-point indirect injection
Compression ratio	11-5
Bore	87 mm
Stroke	91 mm
Engine oil capacity	5.8 qt (5.5 l)

Performance

Power	343 hp (252 kW) @ 7900 rpm
Torque	269 lb-ft (365 Nm) @ 4900 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)	5.2 s
Top speed	155 mph (250 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

Fuel	Gasoline
City	13 mpg (17.8 l/100 km)
Highway	20 mpg (11.9 l/100 km)
Fuel tank	16.6 gal (63 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body style	Coupe
Doors	5
Length	176.9 in (4,492 mm)
Width	70.1 in (1,780 mm)
Height	54.0 in (1,372 mm)
Curb weight	3,296 lb (1,495 kg)
Gross vehicle weight	4,409 lb (2,000 kg)
Cargo volume	14.5 cu ft (410 l)
Drag coefficient	0.32

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	Rear-wheel drive
Gears	6
Steering	Hydraulic power steering
Front suspension	Wishbone
Rear suspension	Coil spring
Tires	225/45 R18; 255/40 R18
Wheels	8J x 18; 9J x 18
Driver assistance	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a BMW M3 with this engine

On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other BMW M3 Coupe (E46) engines

Engine	Fuel	Power	Combined
CSL 3.2i 24V (360 hp)	Gasoline	360 hp (265 kW)

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