BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)
330Ci (225 Hp) Steptronic (USA)
2003 – 2005 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 5-speed automatic
- Power
- 225 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- —
- Top speed
- 206 km/h128 mph
- Combined
- —
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Generation
- 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)
- Modification (Engine)
- 330Ci (225 Hp) Steptronic (USA)
- Start of production
- 2003
- End of production
- 2005
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Coupe
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 2
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 12.4 l/100 km19.0 mpg
- Fuel consumption (extra urban)
- 8.7 l/100 km27.0 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 206 km/h128 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 6.8 kg/Hp15.0 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 5.3 kg/Nm15.8 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 225 Hp
- Power at
- 5900 rpm
- Power per litre
- 75.5
- Torque
- 290 Nm214 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 3500 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- M54B30TU
- Engine displacement
- 2979 cm³2979 cm³ (182 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Cylinder bore
- 84.07 mm3.3 in
- Piston stroke
- 89.66 mm3.5 in
- Compression ratio
- 10.2 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-port manifold injection
- Engine aspiration
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine oil capacity
- 6.5 l1.7 gal
- Coolant
- 8.4 l2.2 gal
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1525 kg3362 lb
- Trunk (boot) space - minimum
- 410 l108.3 gal
- Fuel tank capacity
- 63 l16.6 gal
- Max. roof load
- 75 kg165 lb
Dimensions
- Length
- 4455 mm175.4 in
- Width
- 1757 mm69.2 in
- Width including mirrors
- 1957 mm77.0 in
- Height
- 1369 mm53.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 2725 mm107.3 in
- Front track
- 1471 mm57.9 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1483 mm58.4 in
- Drag coefficient (Cd)
- 0.32
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- Drive wheel
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears and type of gearbox
- 5 gears, automatic transmission
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson type
- Rear suspension
- Wishbone, Trailing arm, Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs, 325 mm
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated discs, 320 mm
- Assisting systems
- ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
- Steering type
- Steering rack and pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic steering
- Tires size
- Front 205/50 R17, 225/45 R17; Rear 205/50 R17, 245/40 R17
- Wheel rims size
- Front 7J x 17, 7.5J x 17; Rear 7J x 17, 8.5J x 17