Technical data for your BMW 3 Series 1997-2006

150 Engine data  
Displacement  
Number of cylinders  
cu in/cm3  
198.1/3,246  
6
Max. power output  
at engine speed  
hp/kW  
rpm  
333/248  
7,900  
Maximum torque  
at engine speed  
lb ft/Nm  
rpm  
262/355  
4,900  
Compression ratio  
ε
11.5  
Stroke  
Bore  
in/mm  
in/mm  
3.58/91  
3.43/87  
Fuel-injection system  
Digital electronic engine-management  
system  
Dimensions  
151  
152 Weights  
Curb weight  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
lbs/kg  
cu ft/l  
3,782/1,715  
4,630/2,100  
2,183/990  
2,579/1,170  
165/75  
Approved gross vehicle weight  
Approved front axle load  
Approved rear axle load  
Permissible roof load for the hardtop  
Luggage compartment capacity  
with the convertible top compartment raised  
9.2/260  
10.6/300  
Approved axle loads and approved gross vehicle weight may not be exceeded.  
Capacities  
153  
Notes  
Fuel tank  
Reserve  
gal./liters  
gal./liters  
approx. 16.6/63  
approx. 2.1/8  
Fuel specification: page 25  
Windshield washer system/  
Headlamp cleaning system  
For details: page 124  
quarts/liters  
quarts/liters  
quarts/liters  
quarts/liters  
approx. 5.6/5.3  
approx. 9.8/9.3  
approx. 5.8/5.5  
approx. 1.9/1.8  
Cooling system including heater circuit  
Engine with oil filter change  
Manual transmission  
For details: page 126  
For details: page 125  
Oil change during running-in check  
and during each inspection II  
Differential  
quarts/liters  
approx. 1.2/1.1  
Oil change during running-in check  
and during each inspection II