While a few years later, in 2005 the E46Fanatics message boards had a hot debate about the CLK55 AMG Vs the E46 M3 in the archives.
#E46 M3 SPECS HP DRIVER#
While the M3 could use CSL style wheels instead of the blacked-out stock wheels, and maybe a different rear valence and front bumper splitters.Ĭar and Driver published a head to head comparison test in the June of 2001 magazine issue that is worthwhile to check out. It could also use lowered suspension, and a Supersprint exhaust (smiley face). Honestly, I would change more, but at the same time, try to keep it looking as stock as possible. The pictured CLK55 is 100% stock, making it look a bit aged compared to the M3. The Benz could use a nicer set of wheels, maybe some non-chrome W210 E55 Monoblocks from the same era. If there was one thing you can change about these cars, what would it be? But that doesn’t make it any less of a car, as it still pulls like a beast. As with most AMG models, depreciation of the CLK55 is far greater than that of the M3. This M3 is not strange to the BIMMERTIMES community, as it was featured in a video versus an E92 BMW 335is. Geared mostly towards precision high-tech performance and balanced driving dynamics.īy far the E46 M3 is one of my favorite BMW-M family members, with an almost guaranteed future collector status. The E46 M3 looked just as good as it performed.
#E46 M3 SPECS HP MANUAL#
Equipped with a 6 speed manual transmission , with an optional 6 speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG), flared out fenders, bulging hood design, and quad exhaust tips. A 333hp (343 hp in Europe) and 269 lb-ft of torque S54 3.2L inline 6 cylinder powerplant. Precision Driving Machine: The BMW E46 M3 arrived with power from a screaming masterpiece of an engine. With effortless tire shredding torque and great looks to go along with it, the CLK55 was the gentleman’s muscle car of its time. A 5 speed automatic transmission taken out of the V12 S-Class was put into place to handle the twisting power. In reality the engine produced 362 hp at the crank, identical to that of the W210 E55, but AMG marketing hierarchy lowered the rating on paper for the CLK55. German Muscle Car: Equipped with a hand-built 5.4L V8 rated at 342 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque. Non-coincidentally, BMW released the M3 that same year, soon after the newly designed E46 chassis had rolled out to the world.ĬLK55 AMG W208 vs BMW M3 E46 Over a Decade Later in pictures… The S54 in the Z4M/MC has a different intake and exhaust from either E46 M3 and is rated at 330 HP. Some people consider the E46-generation BMW M3 the greatest M car ever built. Actually, the Euro E46 M3 was rated at 343 HP because it breathes easier (less restrictive intake and exhaust system) compared to the US E46 M3 which was rated at 333 HP, and not because of a different HP measurement.
Why is the BMW M3 E46 so good The E46 M3 is one of the best-driving BMWs of all time. With resemblance to the E55 AMG, rather to that of the W202 C-Class that is was based on. How much HP can a stock E46 M3 handle Maximum PSI stock S54 DME and stock internal Stage II E46 M3 turbo kit reaches 697 wheel horsepower. A cornerstone of this successful concept: for optimum smoothness with maximum performance in various engine speed ranges, the engineers opted for a double-VANOS system. Near the end of the W208 chassis production run in 2001, Mercedes-Benz brought an AMG version of the coupe CLK model, better known as the CLK55 AMG. This emotional and racing-inspired combination helped the M3 to 343 hp peak power (252 kW) and 365 Nm torque and at the same time to eight wins at the prestigious ‘Engine of the Year’ awards. Is it a real budget alternative to the M3? Watch the video to find out.Over a decade ago, two silver German luxury performance automobiles embarked on planet Earth. But with the 330Ci’s 231 hp and 221 lb-ft, it’s certainly no slouch and can hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in 6.2 seconds. On the spec sheet, the M3 has over 100 hp more than the 330Ci, a touch more torque and can accelerate much faster. It too utilizes a straight-six engine (3.0-liters), rear-wheel drive and a manual transmission. So what’s the alternative? Well according to Car Throttle, it comes in the shape of the E46 330Ci.Īdorned with almost identical bodywork to the M3, the 330Ci is significantly cheaper yet capable of providing similar driving thrills to its bigger brother. For most young enthusiasts however, it is too expensive, despite dropping massively in value since its launch. Given this, it’s no surprise that it’s so popular among revheads, young and old. With its high-revving, naturally-aspirated 3.2-liter straight-six engine, manual transmission and rear-wheel drive, the E46-generation BMW M3 is considered by many the best car to ever wear that fabled badge.
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