BMW 3 Series Touring (E46)
330i (231 Hp) Automatic
2000 – 2001 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 5-speed automatic
- Power
- 231 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.2 s
- Top speed
- 247 km/h153 mph
- Combined
- 9.8 l/100 km24.0 mpg
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Generation
- 3 Series Touring (E46)
- Modification (Engine)
- 330i (231 Hp) Automatic
- Start of production
- 2000
- End of production
- 2001
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Station wagon (estate)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 14.2 l/100 km16.6 mpg
- Fuel consumption (extra urban)
- 7.2 l/100 km32.7 mpg
- Fuel consumption (combined)
- 9.8 l/100 km24.0 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 7.2 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 6.8 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 247 km/h153 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 6.4 kg/Hp14.1 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 4.9 kg/Nm14.6 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
- 1470 kg3241 lb
- Max. weight
- 2010 kg4431 lb
- Max load
- 540 kg1190 lb
- Trunk (boot) space - minimum
- 435 l114.9 gal
- Trunk (boot) space - maximum
- 1345 l355.3 gal
- Fuel tank capacity
- 63 l16.6 gal
- Max. roof load
- 75 kg165 lb
- Permitted towbar download
- 75 kg165 lb
Dimensions
- Length
- 4478 mm176.3 in
- Width
- 1739 mm68.5 in
- Height
- 1409 mm55.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 2725 mm107.3 in
- Front track
- 1471 mm57.9 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1483 mm58.4 in
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- Drive wheel
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears and type of gearbox
- 5 gears, automatic transmission
- Front suspension
- Wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- 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