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Specs of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330Ci (231 Hp) Manual 6-speed /2003, 2004, 2005, 2006/

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330Ci (231 Hp) Manual 6-speed /Coupe 2003 - 2006/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330Ci (231 Hp) Manual 6-speed?
9.1 l/100 km
25.8 US mpg
31 UK mpg
11 km/l
How environmentally friendly is BMW 3 Series 330Ci (231 Hp) Manual 6-speed?
218 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 2003 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330Ci (231 Hp) Manual 6-speed?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.5 sec
0-60 mph: 6.2 sec
What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Coupe 2003 330Ci (231 Hp) Manual 6-speed?
231 Hp, 300 Nm
221 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Coupe 2003 330Ci (231 Hp) Manual 6-speed?
3.0 l
2979 cm3
181.79 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2003 BMW 330Ci (231 Hp) Manual 6-speed?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) Coupe 2003 330Ci (231 Hp) Manual 6-speed?
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 (231 Hp) Manual 6-speed?
1430 kg
3153 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330Ci (231 Hp) Manual 6-speed?
1920 kg
4233 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe?
410 l
14.5 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330Ci (231 Hp) Manual 6-speed?
6, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
BMW
Model
3 Series
Generation
3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)
Modification (Engine)
330Ci (231 Hp) Manual 6-speed
Start of production
2003 year
End of production
2006 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
5
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
12.8 l/100 km 18.4 US mpg
22.1 UK mpg
7.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
6.9 l/100 km 34.1 US mpg
40.9 UK mpg
14.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
9.1 l/100 km 25.8 US mpg
31 UK mpg
11 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
218 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.2 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio
6.2 kg/Hp, 161.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.8 kg/Nm, 209.8 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
M54B30TU
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
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Coolant
8.4 l 8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1430 kg 3153 lbs.
Max. weight
1920 kg 4233 lbs.
Max load
490 kg 1080 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 (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
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
Tires size
225/45 R17
Wheel rims size
8J x 17