BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi (231 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi (231 Hp) /Sedan 2000 - 2001/

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

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi (231 Hp)?

9.9 l/100 km
23.8 US mpg
28.5 UK mpg
10.1 km/l

How fast is 2000 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi (231 Hp)?

247 km/h | 153 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.6 sec
0-60 mph: 6.3 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Sedan 2000 330xi (231 Hp)?

231 Hp, 300 Nm
221 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 2000 330xi (231 Hp)?

3.0 l
2979 cm³
181.79 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2000 BMW 330xi (231 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Sedan 2000 330xi (231 Hp)?

All wheel drive (4x4). ICE.

What is the length of 2000 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

4471 mm
176.02 in.

What is the width of 2000 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

1739 mm
68.46 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2000 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi (231 Hp)?

1595 kg
3516 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2000 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi (231 Hp)?

2095 kg
4619 lbs.

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

440 l
15.5 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2000 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi (231 Hp)?

6, manual transmission

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Sedan (E46)

Modification (Engine)

330xi (231 Hp)

Start of production

2000

End of production

2001

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.6 l/100 km 17.3 US mpg
20.8 UK mpg
7.4 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 consumption (economy) - combined

9.9 l/100 km 23.8 US mpg
28.5 UK mpg
10.1 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.6 sec

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

6.3 sec

Maximum speed

247 km/h 153 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

6.9 kg/Hp, 144.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.3 kg/Nm, 188.1 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

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

1595 kg 3516 lbs.

Max. weight

2095 kg 4619 lbs.

Max load

500 kg 1102 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

440 l 15.5 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal

Max. roof load

75 kg 165 lbs.

Permitted towbar download

75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4471 mm 176.02 in.

Width

1739 mm 68.46 in.

Height

1434 mm 56.46 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

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Suspension strut

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

Tire size

225/45 R17

Wheel rim size

8J x 17

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi (231 Hp)2000, 2001: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions