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BMW M3 E46 or Peugeot 406?

2000–2006 vs 1995–2004 · Coupe/Convertible vs Sedan/Wagon/Coupe

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BMW M3 E462000–2006 · 6 engines · Standard, Individual, Competition Package, CSLSpecifications →Listings →
Peugeot 4061995–2004 · 14 engines · SL, ST, SV, SRSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW M3 E462000–2006no listings
Peugeot 4061995–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length4,492 mmLength4,555 mm–4,736 mm
Width1,780 mmWidth1,760 mm–1,780 mm
Height1,365 mm–1,372 mmHeight1,354 mm–1,455 mm
Wheelbase2,731 mmWheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance110 mm–120 mmGround clearance115 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume300 l–410 lTrunk volume390 l–526 l
Curb weight1,385 kg–1,690 kgCurb weight1,310 kg–1,514 kg
Fuel tank63 lFuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years2000–2006Production years1995–2004
Body typeCoupe, ConvertibleBody typeSedan, Wagon, Coupe
Number of engines6Number of engines14
Power245–265 kW (333–360 hp)Power65–152 kW (88–207 hp)
Displacement (l)3.2Displacement (l)1.6–2.9
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption11.9 l/100 km · 3.2 CSLLowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 2.0 HDi 110
Best 0–100 km/h4.9 s · 3.2 CSLBest 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 3.0 V6
Top speed250 km/hTop speed235 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · SL
Items in the base trim27 · StandardItems in the base trim13 · SL
Items in the top trim36 · IndividualItems in the top trim27 · SVE
Equipment · Comfort8 · 4
Climate Control, 2-zone✓Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents✓Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control✓Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel✓Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension✓Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior3 · 1
Fabric—Fabric✓
Sport Seats✓Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel—
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia0 · 1
12V Socket—12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 0
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor✓Rain Sensor—
Equipment · Safety7 · 3
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags—
Traction Control✓Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm✓Alarm—
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels—Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels—
R18 Wheels✓R18 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel—Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW M3 E46 or Peugeot 406?

Length: Peugeot 406 4,736 mm, BMW M3 E46 4,492 mm (a 244 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,731 mm. Boot: 526 vs 410 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW M3 E46 or Peugeot 406?

The most frugal BMW M3 E46 uses 11.9 l/100 km (3.2 CSL); the most frugal Peugeot 406 5.6 l/100 km (2.0 HDi 110).

Which is more powerful — BMW M3 E46 or Peugeot 406?

The strongest BMW M3 E46 makes 265 kW (360 hp) (3.2 CSL); the strongest Peugeot 406 152 kW (207 hp) (3.0 V6).

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