BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) /Sedan 2003 - 2005/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp)?

9.1 l/100 km
25.8 US mpg
31 UK mpg
11 km/l

How environmentally friendly is BMW 3 Series 330i (231 Hp)?

218 g/km CO₂
Euro 4

How fast is 2003 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp)?

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 Sedan 2003 330i (231 Hp)?

231 Hp, 300 Nm
221 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 2003 330i (231 Hp)?

3.0 l
2979 cm³
181.79 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2003 BMW 330i (231 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) Sedan 2003 330i (231 Hp)?

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 Sedan?

4471 mm
176.02 in.

What is the width of 2003 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

1739 mm
68.46 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2003 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp)?

1430 kg
3153 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2003 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp)?

1930 kg
4255 lbs.

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

440 l
15.5 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2003 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp)?

6, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)

Modification (Engine)

330i (231 Hp)

Start of production

2003

End of production

2005

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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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

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

1430 kg 3153 lbs.

Max. weight

1930 kg 4255 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 trailer load with brakes (8%)

1800 kg 3968 lbs.

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1700 kg 3748 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

730 kg 1609 lbs.

Permitted towbar download

75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4471 mm 176.02 in.

Width

1739 mm 68.46 in.

Width including mirrors

1932 mm 76.06 in.

Height

1415 mm 55.71 in.

Wheelbase

2725 mm 107.28 in.

Front track

1471 mm 57.91 in.

Rear (Back) track

1483 mm 58.39 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.5 m 34.45 ft.

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

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

225/45 R17

Wheel rim size

8J x 17

Specs of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) /2003, 2004, 2005/