2004 BMW 3 Series Base Pricing and Spec

Base
Overview
The 2004 BMW 3 Series Base is a rear-wheel drive, 3-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a E46. The BMW 3 Series is regarded as a Medium Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $42,469 before on-road costs.
This BMW 3 Series is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 85 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 180 Nm of torque (at 3500 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. BMW claims the 3 Series Base uses 7.8L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out nullg of CO2. It has a 63L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 808km per full tank
The BMW 3 Series measures 1408mm (55.4 inches) in height, 4262mm (167.8 inches) in length, 1751mm (68.9 inches) in width with a 2725mm (107.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1410kg (3108.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The 3 Series Base comes standard with 195/65 R15 front tyres and 195/65 R15 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,262 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,751 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,408 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm |
| Load Capacity | 450 mm |
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Explore BMW 3 Series Features & Specs
Engine
Engine Liters: 1.8
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1796
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 81
Engine Stroke: 84
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Engine Code: N42b18 Vvt Eu4
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.5
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 63
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 16.6
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
External Temperature
External Temperature Type: Digital Display
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 7.8
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 30
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 22
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 10.6
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 38
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 6.2
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 7.8
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 12.5
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 192
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 119
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 85
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 115
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 180
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Steering Wheel Sports: yes
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 195
Wheels Tire Front Width: 195
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Driver Location: RHD
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Spoiler
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Location: Boot/Hatch
Spoiler Front Location: Front
Spoiler Front Type: lip
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 310
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 10.9
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 38.8
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1100
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 55.4
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1408
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2725
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 107.3
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 68.9
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1751
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 167.8
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4262
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1483
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 58.4
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1474
External Dimensions Front Track In: 58
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 34.4
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 10500
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.5
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 977
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.1
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 943
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1388
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 54.6
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1354
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 53.3
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1436
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 56.5
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1432
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 56.4
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Headlights Configuration: Twin
Paint
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Sunroof Front One Touch Opening: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Headlight Cleaners
Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Heat Reflective Glass
Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3109
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1410
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1200
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 2646
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 670
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1477
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1860
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4101
Antenna
Antenna Type: Element
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Digital Cassette Mini Disc: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights In Footwell: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Location: Front
Ent Display Screen Front Television: yes
Memorized Adjustment
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 4
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Settings: 4
Memorized Adjustment Head Restraint: yes
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Manual
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Vanity Mirror Cover: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Vanity Mirror Cover: yes
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Phone: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Voice Memo Notepad: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Center Armrest
Front Seat Center Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Includes Sunroof: yes
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