This 320td MT (150 hp) engine was fitted in the E46 Compact hatchback, which was produced by BMW from 1997 to 2003. In addition to this engine, 7 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 | 7.9litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 4.5litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 5.7litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 63litre |
| Cruising range | from 800 to 1 400km |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Top speed | 219km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 8.7second |
| Displacement | 1995cm3 |
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| Engine power | 150bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 4 000RPM |
| Maximum torque | 330Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 2000RPM |
| Engine type | Diesel |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Direct injection |
| Forced induction | Turbocharger |
| Intercooler | Yes |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 84mm |
| Stroke | 90mm |
| 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 | 4262mm |
| Width | 1751mm |
| Height | 1408mm |
| Wheelbase | 2725mm |
| Front track | 1474mm |
| Rear track | 1483mm |
| Ground clearance | 130mm |
| Kerb weight | 1395kg |
| Gross weight | 1895kg |
| Displacement | 500kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 310litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 1100litre |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| 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 | 9.1 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 5.2 litres / 100km |
| Average | 6.6 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.