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2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Sedan 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

What is the body type, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?10.6 l/100 km
22.19 US mpg
26.65 UK mpg
9.43 km/l
How ECO is the car, BMW 3 Series 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?257 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is the car, 2001 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?242 km/h | 150.37 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.4 sec
0-60 mph: 7 sec
How much power, BMW 3 Series Sedan 2001 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?231 Hp, 300 Nm
221.27 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 3 Series Sedan 2001 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?3.0 l
2979 cm3
181.79 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2001 BMW 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) Sedan 2001 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan?4471 mm
176.02 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan?1739 mm
68.46 in.
What is the curb weight, 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?1560 kg
3439.21 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?2060 kg
4541.52 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan?440 l
15.54 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?5, automatic transmission

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)
Modification (Engine) 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production 2001 year
End of production 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) 14.8 l/100 km 15.89 US mpg
19.09 UK mpg
6.76 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) 8.2 l/100 km 28.68 US mpg
34.45 UK mpg
12.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) 10.6 l/100 km 22.19 US mpg
26.65 UK mpg
9.43 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)257 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7 sec
Maximum speed 242 km/h 150.37 mph
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 6.8 kg/Hp, 148.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.2 kg/Nm, 192.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Power per litre 77.5 Hp/l
Torque 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 221.27 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
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 6.2 l 6.55 US qt | 5.46 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 8.4 l 8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1560 kg 3439.21 lbs.
Max. weight 2060 kg 4541.52 lbs.
Max load 500 kg 1102.31 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 440 l 15.54 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal
Max. roof load 75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) 1800 kg 3968.32 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1700 kg 3747.86 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 730 kg 1609.37 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4471 mm 176.02 in.
Width 1739 mm 68.46 in.
Width including mirrors 1932 mm 76.06 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.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.8 m 35.43 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension Wishbone, Trailing arm
Front brakesVentilated discs, 325 mm
Rear brakesVentilated discs, 320 mm
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size8J x 17