BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i (231 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i (231 Hp) /Sedan 2000 - 2001/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i (231 Hp)?

9.1 l/100 km
25.8 US mpg
31 UK mpg
11 km/l

How fast is 2000 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i (231 Hp)?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.5 sec
0-60 mph: 6.2 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Sedan 2000 330i (231 Hp)?

231 Hp, 300 Nm
221 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 2000 330i (231 Hp)?

3.0 l
2979 cm³
181.79 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2000 BMW 330i (231 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Sedan 2000 330i (231 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 2000 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

4471 mm
176.02 in.

What is the width of 2000 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

1739 mm
68.46 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2000 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i (231 Hp)?

1400 kg
3086 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2000 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i (231 Hp)?

1900 kg
4189 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2000 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

440 l
15.5 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2000 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i (231 Hp)?

6, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Sedan (E46)

Modification (Engine)

330i (231 Hp)

Start of production

2000 year

End of production

2001 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.8 l/100 km 18.4 US mpg
22.1 UK mpg
7.8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.9 l/100 km 34.1 US mpg
40.9 UK mpg
14.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.1 l/100 km 25.8 US mpg
31 UK mpg
11 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

6.2 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

6.1 kg/Hp, 165 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.7 kg/Nm, 214.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

Power per litre

77.5 Hp/l

Torque

300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 221 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M54B30

Engine displacement

2979 cm³ 181.79 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in.

Piston Stroke

89.6 mm 3.53 in.

Compression ratio

10.2:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8.4 l 8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1400 kg 3086 lbs.

Max. weight

1900 kg 4189 lbs.

Max load

500 kg 1102 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

440 l 15.5 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal

Max. roof load

75 kg 165 lbs.

Permitted towbar download

75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4471 mm 176.02 in.

Width

1739 mm 68.46 in.

Height

1415 mm 55.71 in.

Wheelbase

2725 mm 107.28 in.

Front track

1471 mm 57.91 in.

Rear (Back) track

1483 mm 58.39 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Suspension strut

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

Specs of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i (231 Hp) /2000, 2001/