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BMW 3 Series E46 M3 Coupe (2000 – 2006)



This BMW 3 Series E46 M3 Coupe model was produced in the period between oct-2000 and dec-2006 model years. Also, this BMW is 5 seats 2 doors compact executive car (d) coupe.
Overview
Model:

BMW M3 Coupe (Oct-2000 – Dec-2006)

Body Style:

Coupe, 2 doors, 5 seats

Engine:

Petrol (Gasoline), Straight 6, 3246 ccm

Power:

343 Hp @ 7900 rpm / 252 kW @ 7900 rpm

Torque:

365 Nm @ 4900 rpm

Speed:

5,2 s 0-100 km/h, max.speed 250 km/h

Fuel Consumption:

Urban: 20,4 l/100km
Highway: 9,3 l/100km
Mixed: 13,4 l/100km

Base Price:

56900 Euro

Equipped with straight 6 petrol (gasoline) engine with 3246 ccm capacity it produces 343 Hp and 252 kW power at 7900 rpm and 365 Nm torque at 4900 rpm with top claim speed 250 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 5,2 s

General info

Brand BMW
Model series 3 Series (E46) M3 Coupe (10/00 – 12/06)
Model M3 Coupe 
Internal code E46
Model start Oct-2000
Model end Dec-2006
Model series start Oct-2000
Model series end Dec-2006
Body type Coupe
Vehicle class Compact executive car (D)
Number of doors 2
Number of seats 5

Performance and Emissions

Equipped with straight 6 petrol (gasoline) engine with 3246 ccm capacity it produces 343 Hp and 252 kW power at 7900 rpm and 365 Nm torque at 4900 rpm with top claim speed 250 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 5,2 s

Power 252 kW / 343 hp @ 7900 rpm
Torque 365 Nm @ 4900 rpm
Acceleration 5,2 s
Top speed 250 km/h
Fuel consumption city 20,4 l/100km
Fuel consumption highway 9,3 l/100km
Fuel consumption mixed 13,4 l/100km
CO2 emissions
Emissions category Euro 4
Fuel tank size 63 l

Official fuel consumption is 20,4 l/100km in the city, 9,3 l/100km on the highway and 13,4 l/100km in the mixed circle. Emission category is Euro 4 with carbon dioxide emissions on the Super Plus fuel type

Dimensions & Weights

Wheelbase 2731 mm
Length 4492 mm
Width 1780 mm
Height 1372 mm
Turning circle 11,0 m
Luggage volume 410 l
Curb weight 1570 kg
Gross weight 2000 kg
Payload 430 kg
Towing capacity braked 12%
Towing capacity unbracked
Vertical load
Roof load 75 kg

Engine

Engine type Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel type Super Plus
Injection type Indirect injection
Fuel system
Aspiration Naturally aspirated
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3246 ccm
Valve gear
Valves total 24 valves total, 4 per cylinder

Transmission

Drivetrain Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual transmission, 6 speed
Start / stop system
Shift indicator

Suspension, brakes and tyres

For the better road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort in the chassis construction it has coil springs front suspension and coil springs rear suspension with discs brakes on the front axle and discs on the rear. Stock tire sizes are 225/45r18zr front and 255/40r18zr rear.

Front suspension Coil springs
Rear suspension Coil springs
Front brakes Discs
Rear brake Discs
Tire size front 225/45R18ZR
Tire size rear 255/40R18ZR
Tire pressure monitoring system Standard
Tire pressure control designation Direct measurement (Sensor)
Runflat
Runflat designation

Safety equipment

Airbag driver Standard
Airbag passenger Standard
Front side airbag Standard
Front side airbag designation
Rear side airbag 320 Euro
Rear side airbag designation
Front head airbag Standard
Front head airbag designation Windowbag
Rear head airbag
Rear head airbag designation
Airbag Other
Airbag Other designation
Airbag deactivation
Airbag deactivation designation
Pre-crash system
Pre-Crash system designation
3-point belt rear center Standard
3-point belt rear center – designation 3-Point harness
Rear headrests Standard
Rear head restraints Standard
Active headrests
Isofix Standard
Isofix designation
Child seat integrated
ABS Standard
Brake assist Standard
Brake assist designation Dynamic Brake Control
City emergency brake assist
Emergency brake Assist
Collision warning
Cornering brake control Standard
Traction control Standard
Drive slip regulation ASC+T (Automatic stability control with traction control)
Electronic stability program Standard
Driving dynamics control Dynamic Stability Control III
Vehicle Dynamics Control – Trailer
Charging status check
Brake light dynamic
Brake light dynamic designation
Active steering
Fog lights Standard
Cornering
Headlights
Variable light distribution
Xenon headlights 790 Euro
LED headlights
Laser headlights
Light sensor Package
Rain sensor Package
Auto distance control
Automatic distance control designation
Traffic jam assistant
Night view assist
Pedestrian detection
Drowsiness detection
Lane departure
Lane change assistant
Emergency assistant
Intersection assistant
Intersection assistant
Pedestrian protection system
Traffic sign recognition
Head-up display (HUD)
Speed ​​limiter
High-beam assistant

Warranty

Warranty (vehicle) No
Paint warranty No / ab Mj. 2004: 3 Years
Rust warranty 6 Years / ab Mj.2004: 12 Years
Additional warranty Mobilitätsgarantie: unbegrenzt und europaweit für Ersthalter bei Einhaltung aller Inspektionen; ab 01/06: 5 Jahre europaweit für alle Erst- und Folgehalter ab Erstzulassung

Prices and additional equipment

Base price 56900 Euro
Air conditioner Standard
Central locking system Standard
Window lifter electr. Front Standard
Window lifter electr. Rear
Parking aid 400 Euro
Parking aid designation Rear
Parking assistant
Trailer assist
Hill start assist
Radio 650 Euro
Radio designation Business
Navigation 2150 Euro
Navigation designation Color display
Emergency function Package
Alloy wheels Standard
Leather interior 1590 Euro
Metallic paint 750 Euro

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