Compare: BMW 3 Series 2003 Station wagon (estate) 231 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001)

Modification (Engine)

330xi (231 Hp)

Start of production

2003 year

End of production

2005 year

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.1 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.8 sec

Maximum speed

243 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 4

CO₂ emissions

245 g/km

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

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

6.2 l

Coolant

8.4 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1610 kg

Max. weight

2110 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

435 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1345 l

Fuel tank capacity

63 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1800 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1700 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

730 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4478 mm

Width

1739 mm

Width including mirrors

1932 mm

Height

1429 mm

Wheelbase

2725 mm

Front track

1471 mm

Rear (Back) track

1483 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.5 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent type McPherson

Rear suspension

Wishbone, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 325 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 320 mm

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

225/45 R17

Wheel rims size

8J x 17