BMW 320Cd Cabrio (E46)
BMW 3 series 2003 2.0 diesel description
Cabrio BMW 320Cd Cabrio has been produced from October, 2004 to September, 2005. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 330 Nm (Newton metres) on 2000 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs
This BMW 3 series 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.2 litres.
BMW 320Cd Cabrio has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 320Cd Cabrio accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 211 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 320Cd Cabrio fuel consumption is 6.3 litres per 100km (15.9 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient BMW 3 sērija 2003 - 2007 version, fuel consumption in city - 8.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 63 litres or 16.64 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1000 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1260 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.
BMW 3 series safety
During safety testing BMW 3 series has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 3 series is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW 3 series got one star.
BMW 320Cd Cabrio technical data
| Model: | BMW 320Cd Cabrio | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Cabrio | ||
| Production period: | 2004. October ... 2005. September | ||
| Engine: | 1995 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 167 g/km |
| Power: | 150 HP ON 4000 RPM | Torque: | 330 NM ON 2000 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Top speed: | 211 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 (combined) 8.5 (urban) 5.0 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km (36.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres (16.6 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.49m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.37m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 300 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 2025 kg | ||
BMW 320Cd Cabrio engine M47D20TU
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
| Engine displacement | 1995 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 84 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 90 mm |
| Compression ratio | 17 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
| Fuel system | Common Rail Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair. |
| BMW 320Cd Cabrio oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 5.2 litres (5.5 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 7 litres (7.4 quarts) |
| Power | 116 - 150 HP ON 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 - 330 NM ON 2000 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1998 |
| Duration of production | 9 years |
| Engine also used on | BMW 1 sērija BMW X3 |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All BMW 3 series cabrio [2003 - 2007] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BMW 318Ci Cabrio
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.0 Petrol | 143 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 318Ci Cabrio | 2.0 Petrol | 143 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
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BMW 320Cd Cabrio
Oct 2004 — Sep 2005 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
2.0 Diesel | 150 HP | 6.3 l/100km | Manual (6) |
| BMW 320Cd Cabrio Oct 2004 — Sep 2005 | 2.0 Diesel | 150 HP | 6.3 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| BMW 320Ci Cabrio | 2.2 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 320Ci Cabrio | 2.2 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| BMW 325Ci Cabrio | 2.5 Petrol | 192 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 325Ci Cabrio | 2.5 Petrol | 192 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
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BMW 330Ci Cabrio
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds |
3.0 Petrol | 231 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Manual (6) |
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BMW 330Ci Cabrio
Most powerfull petrol version (231 HP) |
3.0 Petrol | 231 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |