BMW 318Ci coupé

The BMW 318Ci coupé was initially supplied with a 4-cylinder petrol engine generating maximum power of 115 hp. The BMW 318Ci coupé was given a completely new engine with VALVETRONIC during the revision in 2001. BMW was the first manufacturer in the world to present fully variable adjustment for the stroke of the inlet valves with this innovation. The new engine generated maximum power of 143 hp.

General Data
Model Year……………………………1999 – 2006
No. of Units…………………………..70,350
Price……………………………………DM 47,900

Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Four-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1895
Power Output…………………………77 kW/118 bhp at 5500 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….206 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4488x1757x1369
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1360

BMW 320Ci coupé

Within the BMW 3 Series coupés, the BMW 320Ci coupé was the entry into the world of 6-cylinder petrol engines. All these engines epitomise dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. This was particularly true for the version with displacement of two litres. New engines from 2001 increased the original output of 150 hp to 170 hp. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) helped to reduce fuel consumption.

General Data
Model Year……………………………1999 – 2006
No. of Units…………………………..51,197
Price……………………………………DM 54,900

Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1991
Power Output…………………………110 kW/150 bhp at 5900 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….221 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4488x1757x1369
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1440

BMW 323Ci coupé

The BMW 323Ci coupé was powered by a 6-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres and it generated maximum power of 170 hp. Like all engines of this generation, this engine epitomises dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) helped to reduce fuel consumption.

General Data
Model Year……………………………1998 – 2000
No. of Units…………………………..39,715
Price…………………………………..DM 59,600

Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2494
Power Output………………………..125 kW/170 bhp at 5500 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….233 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4488x1757x1369
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1445

BMW 325Ci coupé

The BMW 325Ci coupé was powered by a 6-cylinder petrol engine which had a displacement of 2.5 litres and generated maximum power of 192 hp. Like all engines of this generation, this engine also epitomises dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) helped to reduce fuel consumption.

General Data
Model Year……………………………2000 – 2006
No. of Units…………………………..74,209
Price……………………………………DM 61,500

Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2494
Power Output………………………..141 kW/ 192 bhp at 6000 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….240 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4488x1757x1369
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1485

BMW 328Ci Coupé

Among the 3 Series coupés, the BMW 328Ci coupé was initially the most powerful version, powered by a 6-cylinder petrol engine. All these engines epitomise dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. The version with 2.8 litres displacement achieved an output of 193 hp. In the year 2000, this version was replaced by the BMW 330Ci. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) helped to reduce fuel consumption.

General Data
Model Year……………………………1998 – 2000
No. of Units…………………………..29,438
Price……………………………………DM 63.500

Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2793
Power Output………………………..142 kW/193 bhp at 5500 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….242 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4488x1947x1369
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1470

BMW 330Ci coupé

The BMW 330Ci coupé was the most powerful version in the BMW 3 Series coupé with 6-cylinder petrol engines from 2000, apart from the BMW M3. All these engines epitomise dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. The version with displacement of three litres generated power of 231 hp and accelerated the vehicle in the sprint to 100 km/h within 6.5 seconds. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) helped to reduce fuel consumption.

General Data
Model Year……………………………2000 – 2006
No. of Units…………………………..81,555
Price……………………………………DM 67,100

Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2979
Power Output…………………………170 kW/231 bhp at 5900 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….250 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4488x1757x1369
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1505

BMW 320Cd coupé

When the BMW 320Cd coupé was launched, it broke an even greater taboo than the BMW 330Cd coupé. While the combination of coupé and 4-cylinder diesel engine had previously been an absolute no-go area, these combinations and similar designs now became not only respectable, they were even part of a mainstream trend from 2003. The 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine with Common Rail direct injection generated 150 hp in the BMW 320Cd coupé and already developed the maximum torque of 330 Nm at 2,000 rpm.

General Data
Model Year……………………………2003 – 2006
No. of Units…………………………..17,638
Price……………………………………EUR 29,600

Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Four-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1995
Power Output…………………………110 kW/150 bhp at 4000 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….221 km/h

BMW 330Cd coupé

At its debut, the BMW 330Cd coupé broke an absolute taboo. Prior to this, combining a coupé with a diesel engine was unheard of. However, the BMW high-tech diesel engine generating maximum power of 204 hp and maximum torque of 410 Nm between 1,500 and 3,250 rpm accelerated the BMW 330Cd coupé in the sprint to 100 km/h within just 7.2 seconds. This was enough to convince many doubters. The turbo lag often encountered was effectively avoided with Common Rail direct injection and an exhaust turbocharger with variable turbine geometry.

General Data
Model Year……………………………2003 – 2006
No. of Units…………………………..14,073
Price……………………………………EUR 35,750

Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2993
Power Output…………………………150 kW/204 bhp at 4000 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………… 242 km/h

3 Series Compact

BMW 316ti compact

The BMW 316ti compact was initially supplied with a 4-cylinder petrol engine generating maximum power of 105 hp. The BMW 316t was given a completely new engine with VALVETRONIC during a revision in 2001. BMW was the first manufacturer in the world to present fully variable adjustment for the stroke of the inlet valves with this innovation. The new engine generated maximum power of 115 hp.

General Data
Model Year……………………………2000 – 2004
No. of Units…………………………..129,362
Price……………………………………DM 33,300

Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Four-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1796
Power Output…………………………85 kW/115 bhp at 5500 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….201 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4262x1751x1408
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1375

BMW 318ti compact

The BMW 318ti compact was initially supplied with a 4-cylinder petrol engine generating maximum power of 115 hp. The BMW 318i compact was given a completely new engine with VALVETRONIC during a revision in 2001. BMW was the first manufacturer in the world to present fully variable adjustment for the stroke of the inlet valves with this innovation. The new engine generated maximum power of 143 hp.

General Data
Model Year……………………………2001 – 2004
No. of Units…………………………..27,844
Price……………………………………EUR 22,150

Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Four-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1995
Power Output…………………………105 kW/143 bhp at 6000 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….214 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4262x1751x1408
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1375

BMW 325ti compact

The BMW 325ti compact was the most powerful and sportiest version of this BMW 3 Series compact generation. It was powered by a 6-cylinder petrol engine which had a displacement of 2.5 litres and maximum power of 192 hp. Like all engines of this generation, this engine also epitomises dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) helped to reduce fuel consumption.

General Data
Model Year……………………………2000 – 2004
No. of Units…………………………..10,961
Price……………………………………DM 46,900

Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2494
Power Output…………………………141 kW/192 bhp at 6000 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….235 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4262x1751x1408
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1480

BMW 318td compact

The BMW 318td compact was a particularly keenly priced version of the fourth generation BMW 3 Series. The 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine generating 115 hp with Common Rail direct injection helped the BMW 3 Series to achieve impressively low consumption values and a respectable range. This was a very attractive package especially for fleet customers.

General Data
Model Year……………………………2003 – 2004
No. of Units…………………………..10,297
Price……………………………………EUR 23,200

Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Four-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1995
Power Output…………………………85 kW/115 bhp at 4000 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….202 km/h

BMW 320td compact

The BMW 320td compact was a particularly keenly priced version of the fourth generation BMW 3 Series. The 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine with Common Rail direct injection initially generated 136 hp, and subsequently packed 150 hp. The later version already developed the maximum torque of 330 Nm at 2,000 rpm. The BMW 3 Series compact achieved impressive elasticity values and low fuel consumption with this power unit.

General Data
Model Year……………………………2001 – 2004
No. of Units…………………………..45,072
Price……………………………………EUR 23,400

3 Series Compact

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