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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic /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) Automatic?
10.6 l/100 km
22.2 US mpg
26.6 UK mpg
9.4 km/l
How fast is 2000 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic?
242 km/h | 150 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.4 sec
0-60 mph: 7 sec
What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Sedan 2000 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic?
231 Hp, 300 Nm
221 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 2000 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic?
3.0 l
2979 cm3
181.79 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2000 BMW 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Sedan 2000 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic?
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) Automatic?
1595 kg
3516 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2000 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic?
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) Automatic?
5, automatic transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
330xi (231 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
2000
End of production
2001
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
14.8 l/100 km 15.9 US mpg
19.1 UK mpg
6.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
8.2 l/100 km 28.7 US mpg
34.4 UK mpg
12.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
10.6 l/100 km 22.2 US mpg
26.6 UK mpg
9.4 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
7 sec
Maximum speed
242 km/h 150 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
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
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
5 gears, automatic 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