BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA) /Cabriolet 2000 - 2003/

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

Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA)?

10.2 l/100 km
23.1 US mpg
27.7 UK mpg
9.8 km/l

How environmentally friendly is BMW 3 Series 330Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA)?

244 g/km CO₂

How fast is 2000 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA)?

240 km/h | 149 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.5 sec
0-60 mph: 7.1 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2000 330Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA)?

225 Hp, 290 Nm
214 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2000 330Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA)?

3.0 l
2979 cm³
181.79 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2000 BMW 330Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Cabriolet 2000 330Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA)?

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 Cabriolet?

4488 mm
176.69 in.

What is the width of 2000 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?

1757 mm
69.17 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2000 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA)?

1645 kg
3627 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2000 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA)?

1680 kg
3704 lbs.

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

260 - 300 l
9.2 - 10.6 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2000 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA)?

5, automatic transmission

BMW
- BMW 3 Series
  - 3 Series Convertible (E46)
    - 330Ci (231 Hp) Automatic
    - 330Ci (231 Hp)
    - 330Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA)
    - 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)
    - 325Ci (192 Hp) Automatic
    - 325Ci (192 Hp)
    - 323Ci (170 Hp) Automatic
    - 323Ci (170 Hp)
    - 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic
    - 320Ci (170 Hp)

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Convertible (E46)

Modification (Engine)

330Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA)

Start of production

June, 2000 year

End of production

March, 2003 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.9 l/100 km 15.8 US mpg
19 UK mpg
6.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.5 l/100 km 31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.2 l/100 km 23.1 US mpg
27.7 UK mpg
9.8 km/l

CO₂ emissions

244 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.5 sec

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

7.1 sec

Maximum speed

240 km/h 149 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.3 kg/Hp, 136.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.7 kg/Nm, 176.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

225 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

Power per litre

75.5 Hp/l

Torque

290 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 214 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

1645 kg 3627 lbs.

Max. weight

1680 kg 3704 lbs.

Max load

35 kg 77 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

260 l 9.2 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

300 l 10.6 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1600 kg 3527 lbs.

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1600 kg 3527 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

730 kg 1609 lbs.

Permitted towbar download

75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4488 mm 176.69 in.

Width

1757 mm 69.17 in.

Height

1372 mm 54.02 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

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

Specs of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA) /2000, 2001, 2002, 2003/