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Vehicles›Make›BMW›Model›3 Series

1999 BMW 3 Series

Germany Gasoline RWD CoupeUpdated Aug 26, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Features Safety & Security Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1999
Make: BMW
Model: 3 Series
Body Style: Coupe
Generation: E46
Seats: 5
Doors: 2
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: Automatic
Manual, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 328Ci Coupé
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 193 hp
Power (kW): 142 kW
Torque: 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
Top speed: 237 km/h (147 mph)
0–60 mph: 6.6 seconds
0–100 km/h: 7 seconds
Displacement: 2,793 cc

Dimensions

Length: 4,488 mm (176.7 in)
Width: 1,757 mm (69.2 in)
Height: 1,369 mm (53.9 in)
Wheelbase: 2,725 mm (107.3 in)
Curb weight: 1,395 kg (3,075 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 3,500 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
5W-40
Engine Oil, Volume: 6.5 litres

Car Battery

Voltage: 12 V
Alternator Voltage: 12 V

Engine Configuration

Bore: 84 mm (3.3 in)
Stroke: 84 mm (3.3 in)
Compression Ratio: 10.2 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline
Synchronization: Timing Chain
Engine Placement: Front
Engine Mount: Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type: DOHC
Engine Block: Aluminium
Engine Heads: Aluminium
Engine Cooling: Liquid Cooling

Service Intervals

Brake Fluid: 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter: 25,000 km / 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic
Manual, 5-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake

Manual: Lever

Parking Brake › Manual

Material: Plastic

Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes: Disc Brakes

Front Brakes

Cooling: Ventilated

Rear Brakes

Cooling: Ventilated

Suspensions

Spring, Front: Coil
Spring, Rear: Coil
Anti-roll Bar: Front
Rear

Suspension, Front

Independent: MacPherson Strut

Suspension, Rear

Independent: Multi-link

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 63 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap: Yes

General › Fuel Cap Position

Rear: Right

Emission

Emission Standard: Euro 3
Emission Control: Catalyst

Fuel Consumption NEDC

City: 12.5 – 15.3 litres / 100 km
Highway: 7 – 7.1 litres / 100 km
Combined: 9 – 10.1 litres / 100 km

Performance

Drag Coefficient: 0.32

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors: 1,947 mm (76.7 in)
Track, Front: 1,471 mm (57.9 in)
Track, Rear: 1,483 mm (58.4 in)
Turning Circle: 10.5 m
Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front: 953 mm (37.5 in)
Head Room, Rear: 926 mm (36.5 in)
Shoulder Room, Front: 1,447 mm (57.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear: 1,402 mm (55.2 in)

Weight

Gross Weight: 1895 – 1930 kg (4,178 – 4,255 lb)
Cargo Capacity: 500 kg (1,102 lb)
Max Roof Load: 75 kg (165 lb)
Max Towbar Download: 75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Coupé
Pillars: A-C
Chassis Construction: Unibody
Body Material: Steel

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional
Door Handles: Pull-out

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional
Adjustments: Electrical
User Memory: Yes
Heated: Yes
House Colour: Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side: Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side: Aspheric

Windscreen Wipers

Lights

Rear Lights: Halogen
Fog Lights: Yes

Fog Lights

Front: Halogen
Rear: Halogen

Special Features

Headlight Washers: Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment: Manual

Colour

Door Handles: Same as Car

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): Optional
Number of Bolts: 5 pcs
Bolt Distance: 120
Nut/Bolt Dimensions: M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front: 72.6
Central Bore (CB), rear: 72.6
Fastening Type: Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque: 100 Nm

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Trip Computer: Yes
Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue
Coolant Temperature: Analogue

Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer

Display: Yes

Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display

Type: Monochrome
Shape: Square

Climate Control

Number of Climate Zones: 1
Air Condition: Yes
Micro Filter: Yes
Controls: Buttons
Rotary Dials

Connectivity

Radio: Optional
Radio Preparation: Yes
TV Receiver: Optional
Bluetooth: Optional
Phone Preparation: Optional

Connectivity › Radio

AM: Optional
FM: Optional
RDS: Optional

Connectivity › TV Receiver

Digital: Optional

Connectivity › TV Receiver › Digital

Analogue: Optional

Connectivity › Media Format

CD: Optional
DVD: Optional
Cassette: Optional
MP3: Optional

Connectivity › Bluetooth

Phone: Optional

Speakers

Subwoofer: Optional

Rear-view Mirror

Adjustments: Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type: Standard

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch: Front
Back Pocket: Yes
Sunglass Compartment: Optional
Coin Holder: Optional
Card Holder: Yes
Under Seats: Optional
Door: Driver Side
Passenger Side

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment

Cooled: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats

Front: Optional

Interior Storage

Cup Holders: Yes

Interior Storage › Cup Holders

Front: 2

Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front

Placement: Middle Console

Lights

Read Light: Front
Rear
Guide Light: Footwell (Front)
Ambient Light: Yes

Other Equipment

Make-up Mirror: Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock: Yes
12V Outlet: Front
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Optional
Cigarette Lighter: Optional

Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror

Make-up Light: Driver
Passenger

Other Equipment › Clock

Digital: Instrument Cluster

Other Equipment › 12V Outlet

Rear: Optional
Trunk: Optional

Other Equipment › Carpets

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Other Equipment › Ashtray

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel: Optional
Power Steering: Yes
Adjustments: Tilt
Telescope
Sport: Yes
Number of Spokes: 3
Colour: Black
Steering Mechanism: Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes
Cover: Optional
Carpet: Rubber/Rug
Hatch Through Rear Seats: Yes
Light: Yes
Hatch Opening Type: Under Rear Window

Rear Trunk

Volume: 410 litres
Depth

Design

Pedals: Standard

Pedals

Aluminium: Optional
Sport: Optional

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Powered
Seat Height: Powered
Backrest Angle: Powered
Lumbar Support: Optional
Headrest, Height: Manual

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Powered
Seat Height

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry: Optional
Keyless Start: Optional
Garage Remote Control: Optional
Cruise Control: Optional
Speed Limiter: Optional
Parking Heater: Optional
Parking Heater Preparation: Optional
Cameras: Optional
Voice Control: Optional

Cruise Control

Active Cruise Control: Optional

Parking Heater

Cabin Heater: Optional

Parking Heater › Cabin Heater

Engine Heater: Optional
Remote: Optional
Timer: Optional

Cameras

Front: Optional

Cameras › Front

Rear: Optional

Voice Control

Phone: Optional

Other Features

GPS: Optional
Horn: Dual Note

GPS

DVD: Optional

GPS › DVD

CD: Optional

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack: Yes
Tire Repair Kit: Optional
Compressor: Optional
Fire Extinguisher: Optional
Warning Triangle: Yes
First Aid Kit: Yes
Trunk Modules: Optional
Bicycle Holder: Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor: Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt: Yes
Seat Belt Colour: Black

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Seat Belt Reminder

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Belt Pretensioner

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Belt Load Limiter

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Height Adjustable Retractor

Manual: Yes

Type of Belt

Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt): Centre Rear Seat
Three-Point-Belt: Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Yes

Brake Systems

Power Brakes: Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS): Yes
Cornering Brake Control (CBC): Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors: Optional
Rain Sensors: Optional

Parking Sensors

Rear: Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser: Yes
Anti-theft Alarm: Optional
Central Locking: Remote

Immobiliser

Electronic: Yes

Safety Testing

General

Test Year: 1997
Adult Occupant: 1/5 stars
Pedestrian: 2/4 stars

Airbags

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Frontal Airbag

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Side Chest Airbag

Driver

Child Protection

Isofix: Passenger: -
Rear: Yes

Other

Identification

VIN Location

Engine Compartment, Bulkhead: Right
Left Side Casing of Window: Yes

On-board Diagnostic, Port Type: OBD-II
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location: Steering Wheel, Lower Left

Car Classification

American Classification: Entry-Level Luxury Car
British Classification: Compact Executive Car
Australian Classification: Medium Car
European Segment: D-Segment
Car.info Classification: Medium Executive Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types

Low Beam: D2S (xenon)
H7
Main Beam: H7
Fog Light, Front: H11
HB4
Fog Light, Rear: BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front: W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light: BA15s (P21W)
Reversing Light: BA15s (P21W)

Heated Washer Nozzles

Optional

Speed Sensing Intermittent

Optional

Intermittent Control

Yes

Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front

Hook

Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front

2

Windows

Window Lifts, Front: Powered
Heated Windows: Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows: Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows: Optional
Safety Glass: Yes

Windows › Window Lifts, Features

Pinch Protection: Driver
Passenger
One-touch up/down: Driver
Passenger

Windows › Tinted Windows

Second Row: Optional
Rear Window: Optional

Windows › Safety Glass

Front: Laminated
Side: Tempered
Rear: Tempered

Other Equipment

Sunroof: Optional
Tow Hook: Front
Rear
Normal Roof: Yes
Antenna: Yes
Mud Flaps: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof

Sun Blind: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind

Tinted Glass: Optional

Other Equipment › Mud Flaps

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Rim Material

Alloy

Rim Colour

Silver

Rim Type

Disc Wheel

Spare Wheel

Temporary

990 mm (39.0 in)

Depth, Back Seat Collapsed

1,570 mm (61.8 in)

Carpet

Rubber: Optional

Powered

Backrest Angle

Powered

Lumbar Support

Optional

Headrest, Height

Manual

Front Seats

Power Seat, Driver: Yes
Power Seat, Passenger: Yes
Heated Seats: Optional
Armrest: Middle
Ventilated Seats: Optional

Front Seats › Power Seat, Driver

User Memory: Yes

Front Seats › Heated Seats

Cushion: Optional

Front Seats › Ventilated Seats

Driver: Optional
Passenger: Optional

Second Seat Row

Armrest: Yes
Collapsible: Manual
Number of Seats: 3
Type of Seat: Adult

Second Seat Row › Collapsible

Split Fold Ratio: 60/40

Second Seat Row › Headrests

Outer Seats: Height Adjustment

Coat Hanger

Optional

Ski/Snowboard-bag

Optional

Yes

PassengerYes

RearOptional

Side Head Airbag

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Airbag cut-off Switch

Driver-

PassengerYes

Rear-

Turn Indicators, Front

BA15s (P21W)
BAU15s (PY21W)

Turn Indicators, Side

W2.1×9.5d (W5W | WY5W)

Turn Indicators, Rear

BA15s (P21W)
BAU15s (PY21W)

Glove Compartment

SV8.5 (C5W)

Read Light

SV8.5 (C5W)

License Plate Light

SV8.5 (C5W)

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Body

Coupe

Variant

3 Series Coupe Generations8 of 11

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

193 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Transmission

Automatic | Manual, 5-speed

Gasoline