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Specs of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic /2003, 2004, 2005, 2006/

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic /Cabriolet 2003 - 2006/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003)?
Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic?
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 (231 Hp) Steptronic?
244 g/km CO2
How fast is 2003 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic?
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 2003 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic?
231 Hp, 300 Nm
221 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2003 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic?
3.0 l
2979 cm3
181.79 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2003 BMW 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) Cabriolet 2003 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2003 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?
4488 mm
176.69 in.
What is the width of 2003 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?
1757 mm
69.17 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic?
1695 kg
3737 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic?
2040 kg
4497 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2003 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 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic?
5, automatic transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production
March, 2003 year
End of production
November, 2006 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Cabriolet
Seats
4
Doors
2
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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, 136.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.7 kg/Nm, 177 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
6.5 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
1695 kg 3737 lbs.
Max. weight
2040 kg 4497 lbs.
Max load
345 kg 761 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
1370 mm 53.94 in.
Wheelbase
2725 mm 107.28 in.
Front track
1471 mm 57.91 in.
Rear (Back) track
1483 mm 58.39 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.35

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