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Specs of BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic /2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005/

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic /Station wagon (estate) 2001 - 2005/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001)?
Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?
10.9 l/100 km
21.6 US mpg
25.9 UK mpg
9.2 km/l
How environmentally friendly is BMW 3 Series 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?
264 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 2001 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?
238 km/h | 148 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.6 sec
0-60 mph: 7.2 sec
What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Station wagon (estate) 2001 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?
231 Hp, 300 Nm
221 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Station wagon (estate) 2001 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?
3.0 l
2979 cm3
181.79 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2001 BMW 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) Station wagon (estate) 2001 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2001 BMW 3 Series Station wagon (estate)?
4478 mm
176.3 in.
What is the width of 2001 BMW 3 Series Station wagon (estate)?
1739 mm
68.46 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2001 BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?
1635 kg
3605 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2001 BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?
2135 kg
4707 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2001 BMW 3 Series Station wagon (estate)?
435 - 1345 l
15.4 - 47.5 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2001 BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?
5, automatic transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production
2001
End of production
2005
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
15.3 l/100 km 15.4 US mpg
18.5 UK mpg
6.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
33.6 UK mpg
11.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
10.9 l/100 km 21.6 US mpg
25.9 UK mpg
9.2 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
264 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
7.2 sec
Maximum speed
238 km/h 148 mph
Emission standard
Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio
7.1 kg/Hp, 141.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.5 kg/Nm, 183.5 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
6
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
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
6.2 l 6.55 US qt | 5.46 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
8.4 l 8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1635 kg 3605 lbs.
Max. weight
2135 kg 4707 lbs.
Max load
500 kg 1102 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
435 l 15.4 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1345 l 47.5 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal
Max. roof load
75 kg 165 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)
1800 kg 3968 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1700 kg 3748 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
730 kg 1609 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4478 mm 176.3 in.
Width
1739 mm 68.46 in.
Width including mirrors
1932 mm 76.06 in.
Height
1429 mm 56.26 in.
Wheelbase
2725 mm 107.28 in.
Front track
1471 mm 57.91 in.
Rear (Back) track
1483 mm 58.39 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10.5 m 34.45 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, automatic 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
Tire size
225/45 R17
Wheel rim size
8J x 17