BMW 323 0–60 Times
The BMW 323 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested BMW 323 is the 2000 BMW 323 Ci Coupe (Sport), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.00 seconds at 93.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
The slowest tested BMW 323 is the 2000 BMW 323 Ci Convertible (Sport), which took 7.80 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.00 seconds at 86.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the BMW 323 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.25 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.55 seconds at 89.25 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.50sec
2000 Ci Coupe (Sport) · stock
Average 0–60
7.25sec
Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.55sec
@ 89.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.80sec
2000 Ci Convertible
Across 4 verified runs, the BMW 323 ranges from 6.50 to 7.80 seconds 0–60, with a 7.25-second average.
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BMW 323 Performance Overview
BMW’s 323 appears here across 4 verified tests spanning 1998 to 2000, covering the model’s transition from late E36 to early E46 form. In this sample, performance stayed centered on naturally aspirated gasoline inline-six power, moving from the E36 323is Coupe’s M52B25 at 168 hp to the E46 323’s M52TUB25 at 170 hp. The first recorded benchmark is the 1998 323is Coupe (Sport) at 7.3 seconds to 60 mph, establishing the initial pace for the model in this data set.
With the E46-based 323 range arriving for 1999 and 2000, the performance spread widened slightly by body style while remaining within a narrow band overall. The key step came with the 2000 323Ci Coupe (Sport), which cut the run to 6.5 seconds and backed it with a 15.0-second quarter-mile at 93 mph, the quickest figures recorded here. Other E46 results show the same drivetrain in less aggressive configurations: the 2000 323i Touring (Sport) reached 60 mph in 7.4 seconds, while the 2000 323Ci Convertible (Sport) trailed at 7.8 seconds. As represented by these tests, the 323 ends its run in early E46 form as a gasoline-only, naturally aspirated six-cylinder entry with the 323Ci Coupe (Sport) standing as the quickest version sampled.
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BMW 323 0–60 Times by Generation: E36 to E46
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | 1999–2005 | 7.23s | 6.50s — 2000 Ci Coupe (Sport) | 3 | The E46 generation (1999–2005) averaged 7.23 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2000 Ci Coupe (Sport) at 6.50 seconds. Output was 170 hp across 2.5L I-6 configurations. |
| E36 | 1992–1998 | 7.30s | 7.30s — 1998 is Coupe (Sport) | 1 | The E36 generation (1992–1998) averaged 7.30 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1998 is Coupe (Sport) at 7.30 seconds. Output was 168 hp across 2.5L I-6 configurations. |
E46
1999–2005
Avg 0–60
7.23s
Fastest
6.50s
Tests
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2000 Ci Coupe (Sport)
The E46 generation (1999–2005) averaged 7.23 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2000 Ci Coupe (Sport) at 6.50 seconds. Output was 170 hp across 2.5L I-6 configurations.
E36
1992–1998
Avg 0–60
7.30s
Fastest
7.30s
Tests
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1998 is Coupe (Sport)
The E36 generation (1992–1998) averaged 7.30 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1998 is Coupe (Sport) at 7.30 seconds. Output was 168 hp across 2.5L I-6 configurations.
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BMW 323 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
4 tests · 2 years
▾
2000 BMW 323
3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.23
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.57
sec
Recorded Tests
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#01
2000 BMW 323 Ci Coupe (Sport)
6.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 181 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,197 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 18.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 4
#03
2000 BMW 323 i Touring (Sport)
7.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.70s
¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 88.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 181 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,380 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H / 22 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Wagon
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 4
#04
2000 BMW 323 Ci Convertible (Sport)
7.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 181 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,540 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 26 H / 22 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Convertible
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 4
How we verify BMW 323 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same BMW 323 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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BMW 323 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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BMW 323 performance FAQs
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The 2000 BMW 323 ranges from 6.5 to 7.8 seconds from 0-60 mph across recorded trims. The quickest 2000 version is the 323 Ci Coupe (Sport) at 6.5 seconds, while the 323 Ci Convertible (Sport) runs 7.8 seconds. Across all four BMW 323 tests on record, the average 0-60 time is 7.25 seconds.
The fastest BMW 323 on record is the 2000 BMW 323 Ci Coupe (Sport), which reaches 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. It also posts the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 15.0 seconds at 93 mph. That makes it the quickest overall BMW 323 test result in our records.
The fastest stock BMW 323 is also the 2000 BMW 323 Ci Coupe (Sport). Its verified 0-60 time is 6.5 seconds, and its quarter-mile time is 15.0 seconds at 93 mph. Since all four BMW 323 tests on record are production cars, the fastest overall result and fastest stock result are the same.
The E46-generation BMW 323, covering 1999 to 2005, averages 7.23 seconds from 0-60 mph across three tests. The quickest E46 323 on record is the 2000 Ci Coupe (Sport) at 6.5 seconds. E46 cars in these tests use a naturally aspirated gasoline powertrain with 170 hp.
The fastest BMW 323 E46 is the 2000 Ci Coupe (Sport), with a 0-60 mph time of 6.5 seconds. That same car also records the best quarter-mile pass for any 323 at 15.0 seconds and 93 mph. Across E46 323 tests, it stands as the clear quickest example.
The E36-generation BMW 323, sold from 1992 to 1998, records a 0-60 time of 7.3 seconds in our tests. The quickest E36 example is the 1998 323 is Coupe (Sport), also at 7.3 seconds. That places the E36 slightly behind the quickest E46 323, which gets to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds.
The 2000 BMW 323 Ci Coupe (Sport) is quicker than the 2000 Ci Convertible (Sport). The coupe reaches 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, while the convertible takes 7.8 seconds. In the quarter-mile, the coupe runs 15.0 seconds at 93 mph, compared with 16.0 seconds at 86 mph for the convertible.
The 2000 BMW 323 Ci Coupe (Sport) is faster than the 323 i Touring (Sport) in straight-line acceleration. The coupe posts a 0-60 time of 6.5 seconds, while the Touring does it in 7.4 seconds. In the quarter-mile, the coupe runs 15.0 seconds at 93 mph versus 15.7 seconds at 88 mph for the wagon.
The 2000 BMW 323 Ci Coupe (Sport) is the quickest 323 on record. It reaches 60 mph in 6.5 seconds and covers the quarter-mile in 15.0 seconds at 93 mph. It uses a 170-hp, 181-lb-ft naturally aspirated M52TUB25 inline-six and sends power to the rear wheels.
BMW 323 quarter-mile times range from 15.0 to 16.0 seconds across recorded tests. The fastest pass belongs to the 2000 Ci Coupe (Sport) at 15.0 seconds and 93 mph. Across all four BMW 323 tests, the average quarter-mile result is 15.55 seconds at 89.3 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a BMW 323 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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