Compare: BMW 3 Series 2005 Sedan 231 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Sedan (E90)

Modification (Engine)

330d (231 Hp)

Start of production

2005

End of production

2007

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

8.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.2 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.4 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

6.6 kg/Hp, 152.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3 kg/Nm, 330 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

231 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

77.2 Hp/l

Torque

500 Nm @ 1750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M57D30TU2

Engine displacement

2993 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

90 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Diesel Commonrail

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

7.8 l

Engine systems

Particulate filter

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1515 kg

Max. weight

2030 kg

Max load

515 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l

Fuel tank capacity

61 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4520 mm

Width

1817 mm

Height

1421 mm

Wheelbase

2760 mm

Front track

1500 mm

Rear (Back) track

1513 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

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Suspension strut

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

225/45 R17

Wheel rim size