This 320i MT (170 hp) engine was fitted in the E46 [Restyling] Sedan, which was produced by BMW from 2001 to 2006. In addition to this engine, 38 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 12.2litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 6.9litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 8.9litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 63litre |
| Cruising range | from 520 to 910km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Top speed | 226km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 8.3second |
| Displacement | 2171cm3 |
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| Engine power | 170bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 6 250RPM |
| Maximum torque | 210Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 3500RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 80mm |
| Stroke | 72mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 10.5m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4471mm |
| Width | 1739mm |
| Height | 1415mm |
| Wheelbase | 2725mm |
| Front track | 1471mm |
| Rear track | 1483mm |
| Ground clearance | 130mm |
| Kerb weight | 1395kg |
| Gross weight | 1895kg |
| Displacement | 500kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 440litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 440litre |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Front suspension | Independent, Lever, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Multi wishbone, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| City | 14.6 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 8.3 litres / 100km |
| Average | 10.7 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.