E46 M3 Specifications Table
E46 M3 SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | E46M3 | E36M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Version | Coupe | Coupe |
| Doors / Seating | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Vehicle Length | 4492 mm | 4432 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1709 mm |
| Vehicle Height,Unladen | 1372 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2731 mm | 2700 mm |
| Turning Radius | 11.0m (36.1ft) | |
| Luggage Compartment Volume | 410 L | 291 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |
| Curb Weight, DIN | 1495 kg | 1441 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 2000 kg | |
| Permissible Front Axle Load | 970 kg | |
| Permissible Rear Axle Load | 1140 kg | |
| Roof Load | 75 kg |
E46 M3 SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | E46M3 | E36M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type In-line, 6-cylinder, 4-valve | S54B32 | S52B32 |
| Engine Management | MSS54 | MS 41.2 |
| Engine Size | 3246 ccm | 3152 ccm |
| Stroke | 91.0 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Bore | 87.0 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Torque | 355 N.m/4900 rpm | 320 N.m/3800 rpm |
| Engine Output | 333 bhp/7900 rpm | 240 bhp/6000 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed | 8000 rpm | 6800 rpm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 :1 | 10.5 :1 |
| Fuel Grade | Premium Unleaded | Premium Unleaded |
| Engine Oil Change Capacity With Oil Filter | 5.5 L | 6.5 L |
E46 M3 SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | E46M3 | E36M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Running Gear | ||
| Gearbox Designation | SG 6, Getrag D, | S65420G S5DZF310Z |
| Gear ratio, 1st gear | 4.227 | 4.20 |
| Gear ratio, 2nd gear | 2.528 | 2.49 |
| Gear ratio, 3rd gear | 1.669 | 1.67 |
| Gear ratio, 4th Gear | 1.226 | 1.24 |
| Gear ratio, 5th gear | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Gear ratio, 6th gear | 0.828 | - |
| Gear ratio, reverse gear | 3.746 | 4.13 |
| Oil Capacity | 1.9 L | 1.2 L |
| Rear Axle Differential Gear Ratio | 3.64 | 3.23 |
| Oil Change Capacity | 1.1 L | 1.1 L |
| Type of Steering | Rack and Pinion Power Steering | |
E46 M3 SPECIFICATIONS
| Miscellaneous | E46M3 |
|---|---|
| Aerodynamic Drag CD | 0.33 |
| Top Speed | 155mph (governed) |
| Battery (V/Ah/A) | 12/70/570 in luggage compartment |
| Alternator | 70/120 Valeo |
| Washer Fluid (Reservoir fitted On Front Right Behind Front Apron) | 5.3L |