BMW 320d (E46)

BMW 3 series 1998 2.0 diesel description

Sedan BMW 320d has been produced from September, 2000 to September, 2001. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 136 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 280 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This BMW 3 series 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5 litres.

BMW 320d has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 320d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 207 km/h.

BMW 320d fuel consumption is 6.9 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (14.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 63 litres or 16.64 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 900 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1120 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 7.4 litres per 100 km, which is 7% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 3 series fuel consumption.