BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA) /Coupe 2003 - 2006/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 2003 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)?

206 km/h | 128 mph
0-60 mph: 6.4 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Coupe 2003 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)?

225 Hp, 290 Nm
214 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Coupe 2003 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)?

3.0 l
2979 cm³
181.79 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2003 BMW 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) Coupe 2003 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)?

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 Coupe?

4488 mm
176.69 in.

What is the width of 2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe?

1757 mm
69.17 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)?

1490 kg
3285 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe?

410 l
14.5 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)?

6, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)

Modification (Engine)

330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)

Start of production

2003

End of production

2006

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.8 l/100 km 19.9 US mpg
23.9 UK mpg
8.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.8 l/100 km 30.2 US mpg
36.2 UK mpg
12.8 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.4 sec

Maximum speed

206 km/h, Electronically limited 128 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

6.6 kg/Hp, 151 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.1 kg/Nm, 194.6 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

M54B30TU

Engine displacement

2979 cm³ 181.79 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

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

1490 kg 3285 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

410 l 14.5 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal

Max. roof load

75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4488 mm 176.69 in.

Width

1757 mm 69.17 in.

Width including mirrors

1947 mm 76.65 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 (C_d)

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

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type

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

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17
Rear wheel tires: 205/50 R17; 245/40 R17

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 7J x 17; 7.5J x 17
Rear wheel rims: 7J x 17; 8.5J x 17

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