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

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic /Sedan 2001 - 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) 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?
10.6 l/100 km
22.2 US mpg
26.6 UK mpg
9.4 km/l
How environmentally friendly is BMW 3 Series 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?
257 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 2001 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?
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 2001 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?
231 Hp, 300 Nm
221 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 2001 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?
3.0 l
2979 cm3
181.79 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2001 BMW 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of 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.
What is the length of 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan?
4471 mm
176.02 in.
What is the width of 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan?
1739 mm
68.46 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?
1560 kg
3439 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?
2060 kg
4542 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan?
440 l
15.5 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic?
5, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
BMW
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 type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
14.8 l/100 km 15.9 US mpg
19.1 UK mpg
6.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
8.2 l/100 km 28.7 US mpg
34.4 UK mpg
12.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
10.6 l/100 km 22.2 US mpg
26.6 UK mpg
9.4 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
257 g/km
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
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 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
6.2 l 6.55 US qt | 5.46 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
1560 kg 3439 lbs.
Max. weight
2060 kg 4542 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
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, 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
Tires size
225/45 R17
Wheel rims size
8J x 17