
| What is the body type, BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)? | Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats | 
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| How fast is the car, 2003 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330Ci (225 Hp) Steptronic (USA)? | 206 km/h | 128 mph 0-60 mph: 7.0 sec  | 
| How much power, BMW 3 Series Coupe 2003 330Ci (225 Hp) Steptronic (USA)? | 225  Hp, 290  Nm 213.89 lb.-ft.  | 
| What is the engine size, BMW 3 Series Coupe 2003 330Ci (225 Hp) Steptronic (USA)? | 3.0 l 2979 cm3 181.79 cu. in.  | 
| How many cylinders, 2003 BMW 330Ci (225 Hp) Steptronic (USA)? | 6, Inline | 
| What is the drivetrain, BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) Coupe 2003 330Ci (225 Hp) Steptronic (USA)? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. | 
| How long is this vehicle, 2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe? | 4455  mm 175.39 in.  | 
| How wide is the vehicle, 2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe? | 1757  mm 69.17 in.  | 
| What is the curb weight, 2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330Ci (225 Hp) Steptronic (USA)? | 1525  kg 3362.05 lbs.  | 
| How much trunk (boot) space, 2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe? | 410  l 14.48 cu. ft.  | 
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330Ci (225 Hp) Steptronic (USA)? | 5, automatic transmission | 
| General information | |
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| Brand | BMW | 
| Model | 3 Series | 
| Generation | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) | 
| Modification (Engine) | 330Ci (225 Hp) Steptronic (USA) | 
| Start of production | 2003 year | 
| End of production | 2005 year | 
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine | 
| Body type | Coupe | 
| Seats | 5 | 
| Doors | 2 | 
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 12.4 l/100 km
							19 US mpg 22.8 UK mpg 8.1 km/l  | 
						
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 8.7 l/100 km
							27 US mpg 32.5 UK mpg 11.5 km/l  | 
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) | 
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 7.0 sec | 
| Maximum speed | 206 km/h, Electronically limited 128 mph | 
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.8 kg/Hp, 147.5 Hp/tonne | 
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.3 kg/Nm, 190.2 Nm/tonne | 
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 225 Hp @ 5900 rpm. | 
| Power per litre | 75.5 Hp/l | 
| Torque | 290 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 213.89 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm. | 
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal | 
| Engine Model/Code | M54B30TU | 
| Engine displacement | 2979 cm3 181.79 cu. in. | 
| Number of cylinders | 6 | 
| Engine configuration | Inline | 
| Cylinder Bore | 84.07 mm 3.31 in. | 
| Piston Stroke | 89.66 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 |  Log in to see. | 
| Coolant | 8.4 l 8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt | 
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1525 kg 3362.05 lbs. | 
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 410 l 14.48 cu. ft. | 
| Fuel tank capacity | 63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal | 
| Max. roof load | 75 kg 165.35 lbs. | 
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4455 mm 175.39 in. | 
| Width | 1757 mm 69.17 in. | 
| Width including mirrors | 1957 mm 77.05 in. | 
| Height | 1369 mm 53.9 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) | 0.32 | 
| 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 | Independent type McPherson | 
| Rear suspension | Wishbone, Trailing arm, Coil spring | 
| 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 | 
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17 Rear wheel tires: 205/50 R17; 245/40 R17  | 
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 7J x 17; 7.5J x 17 Rear wheel rims: 7J x 17; 8.5J x 17  |