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

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) /Station wagon (estate) 2003 - 2005/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001)?
Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp)?
9.3 l/100 km
25.3 US mpg
30.4 UK mpg
10.8 km/l
How environmentally friendly is BMW 3 Series 330i (231 Hp)?
222 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 2003 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp)?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.7 sec
0-60 mph: 6.4 sec
What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Station wagon (estate) 2003 330i (231 Hp)?
231 Hp, 300 Nm
221 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Station wagon (estate) 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 Touring (E46, facelift 2001) Station wagon (estate) 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 Station wagon (estate)?
4478 mm
176.3 in.
What is the width of 2003 BMW 3 Series Station wagon (estate)?
1739 mm
68.46 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2003 BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp)?
1500 kg
3307 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2003 BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp)?
2000 kg
4409 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2003 BMW 3 Series Station wagon (estate)?
435 - 1345 l
15.4 - 47.5 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2003 BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp)?
6, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
330i (231 Hp)
Start of production
2003 year
End of production
2005 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
12.9 l/100 km 18.2 US mpg
21.9 UK mpg
7.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
7.1 l/100 km 33.1 US mpg
39.8 UK mpg
14.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
9.3 l/100 km 25.3 US mpg
30.4 UK mpg
10.8 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
222 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.4 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio
6.5 kg/Hp, 154 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5 kg/Nm, 200 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
1500 kg 3307 lbs.
Max. weight
2000 kg 4409 lbs.
Max load
500 kg 1102 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
435 l 15.4 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1345 l 47.5 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
4478 mm 176.3 in.
Width
1739 mm 68.46 in.
Width including mirrors
1932 mm 76.06 in.
Height
1409 mm 55.47 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
Tires size
225/45 R17
Wheel rims size
8J x 17