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BMW 3 Series (E90) — 2005 – 2008

Sedan · 3 SeriesRWD
2 sources citedLast reviewed 2026-11-08
OverviewFluidsTowing
BMW 3 Series (E90)OEM press
Vehicle identification
ManufacturerBMW
Model3 Series
GenerationE90
Production2005 – 2008
BodySedan
LayoutRWD
MarketsGlobal · multi-market

Verified specifications14 datapoints

Each value below cites its source document; sources are labelled by type (OEM document, official register, OEM portal, or vendor-compiled workshop data) in the Sources list. Where multiple homologated variants exist, a value shown as a range varies by variant.

Engine oil (with filter)[2]4.25 L
Coolant[2]7.2 L

Full oil & fluid capacities, per engine → — engine-oil (with filter), viscosity, coolant, transmission & torque, cited.

Engine
Cylinders[1]4
Engine capacity[1]1,995 cm3
Engine code[1]N46B20B
Fuel[1]petrol
Maximum power[1]110 kW
Dimensions
Length[1]4,520 mm
Wheelbase[1]2,760 mm
Performance
Top speed[1]220 km/h
Emissions & economy
CO₂ emissions[1]178 g/km
Emission regulation[1]70/220*2003/76B
Emission standard[1]Euro 4
Fuel consumption[1]7.4 l/100km
Sound level (drive-by)[1]74 dB(A)
Sound level (stationary)[1]85 dB(A)
EU type-approval figures. CO₂ (g/km) and the Euro class set road-tax bands and low-emission-zone access across the EU.

Dimensions, weights & capacities

Length4520 mm · 178.0 in
Width1817 mm · 71.5 in
Height1421 mm · 55.9 in
Wheelbase2760 mm · 108.7 in
Fuel tank61 L · 16.1 gal (US) · 13.4 gal (UK)

Owner-manual data

Towing & weights — braked/unbraked limitsTrailer ratings, GVWR and payload by trim→

Sources

  1. RDW Open Data (CC0) — EU type-approval e1*2001/116*0308*04Official registerDutch vehicle register (RDW) open data + EU type-approval; CC0. 320i (N46B20B 2.0 petrol): type-level identity, dimensions, masses, emissions (NEDC), engine.Retrieved 2026-11-08
  2. OEM workshop data — BMW 320i (N46B20B)Vendor-compiled workshop data (from manufacturer service data)Fluid capacities + torques from OEM workshop service data for the 320i (N46B20B). Oil 4.25 L SAE 0W-30 BMW Longlife-01 FE; coolant 7.2 L manual / 8.0 L automatic, BMW LC-87; brake DOT 4 LV 1.0 L; manual gearbox GS6-17BG MTF LT3 1.3 L (automatic GA6HP-19Z BMW ATF 2 9.5 L); rear differential 0.8 L SAE 75W-90 GL-5; refrigerant R134a 590 g; oil-drain 25 N·m (M12).Retrieved 2026-11-08