BMW 320i (E46)

BMW 3 series 1998 2.0 petrol description

Sedan BMW 320i has been produced from April, 1998 to September, 2000. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 5900 rpm and torque 190 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This BMW 3 series 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

BMW 320i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 320i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 216 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 320i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10 litres per 100km (10 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 15 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 63 litres or 16.64 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 860 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this BMW is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real BMW 3 series fuel consumption.