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

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Key specs

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

9.8 l/100 km
24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l

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

235 g/km CO₂
Euro 4

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

243 km/h | 151 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.2 sec
0-60 mph: 6.8 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Station wagon (estate) 2001 330i (231 Hp) Steptronic?

231 Hp, 300 Nm
221 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Station wagon (estate) 2001 330i (231 Hp) Steptronic?

3.0 l
2979 cm³
181.79 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2001 BMW 330i (231 Hp) Steptronic?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) Station wagon (estate) 2001 330i (231 Hp) Steptronic?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 2001 BMW 3 Series Station wagon (estate)?

4478 mm
176.3 in.

What is the width of 2001 BMW 3 Series Station wagon (estate)?

1739 mm
68.46 in.

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

1535 kg
3384 lbs.

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

2035 kg
4486 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2001 BMW 3 Series Station wagon (estate)?

435 - 1345 l
15.4 - 47.5 cu. ft.

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

5, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001)

Modification (Engine)

330i (231 Hp) Steptronic

Start of production

2001

End of production

2005

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)

14.2 l/100 km 16.6 US mpg
19.9 UK mpg
7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)

7.2 l/100 km 32.7 US mpg
39.2 UK mpg
13.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)

9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l

CO₂ emissions (NEDC)

235 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

6.8 sec

Maximum speed

243 km/h 151 mph

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

6.6 kg/Hp, 150.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.1 kg/Nm, 195.4 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

1535 kg 3384 lbs.

Max. weight

2035 kg 4486 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

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

Tire size

225/45 R17

Wheel rim size

8J x 17

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