BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)
330i (231 Hp)
2003 – 2005 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 6-speed manual
- Power
- 231 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.5 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h155 mph
- Combined
- 9.1 l/100 km25.8 mpg
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Generation
- 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)
- Modification (Engine)
- 330i (231 Hp)
- Start of production
- 2003
- End of production
- 2005
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Sedan
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 12.8 l/100 km18.4 mpg
- Fuel consumption (extra urban)
- 6.9 l/100 km34.1 mpg
- Fuel consumption (combined)
- 9.1 l/100 km25.8 mpg
- Consumption test cycle
- NEDC
- CO2 emissions
- 218 g/km351 g/mi
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 6.5 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 6.2 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h155 mph
- Emission standard
- Euro 4
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 6.2 kg/Hp13.7 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 4.8 kg/Nm14.3 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 231 Hp
- Power at
- 5900 rpm
- Power per litre
- 77.5
- Torque
- 300 Nm221 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 3500 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- M54B30
- Engine displacement
- 2979 cm³2979 cm³ (182 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Cylinder bore
- 84 mm3.3 in
- Piston stroke
- 89.6 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
- 1430 kg3153 lb
- Max. weight
- 1930 kg4255 lb
- Max load
- 500 kg1102 lb
- Trunk (boot) space - minimum
- 440 l116.2 gal
- Fuel tank capacity
- 63 l16.6 gal
- Max. roof load
- 75 kg165 lb
- Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
- 1700 kg3748 lb
- Permitted trailer load without brakes
- 730 kg1609 lb
- Permitted towbar download
- 75 kg165 lb
Dimensions
- Length
- 4471 mm176.0 in
- Width
- 1739 mm68.5 in
- Width including mirrors
- 1932 mm76.1 in
- Height
- 1415 mm55.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 2725 mm107.3 in
- Front track
- 1471 mm57.9 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1483 mm58.4 in
- Minimum turning circle
- 10.5 m34.4 ft
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- Drive wheel
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears and type of gearbox
- 6 gears, manual transmission
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson type
- Rear suspension
- Wishbone, Trailing arm
- 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
- 225/45 R17
- Wheel rims size
- 8J x 17