Compare: BMW 3 Series 2000 Cabriolet 231 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Convertible (E46)

Modification (Engine)

330Ci (231 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

June, 2000

End of production

March, 2003

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.2 l/100 km

CO₂ emissions

244 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.1 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

240 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

7.1 kg/Hp, 140.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.5 kg/Nm, 182.4 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

Power per litre

77.5 Hp/l

Torque

300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M54B30

Engine displacement

2979 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

89.6 mm

Compression ratio

10.2

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

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8.4 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1645 kg

Max. weight

1680 kg

Max load

35 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

260 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

300 l

Fuel tank capacity

63 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1600 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1600 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

730 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4488 mm

Width

1757 mm

Height

1370 mm

Wheelbase

2725 mm

Front track

1471 mm

Rear (Back) track

1483 mm

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

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

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