Compare: BMW 3 Series 2001 Station wagon (estate) 231 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001)

Modification (Engine)

330xi (231 Hp) Steptronic

Start of production

2001

End of production

2005

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.3 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.4 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.9 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

264 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.2 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

238 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

7.1 kg/Hp, 141.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.5 kg/Nm, 183.5 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

6.2 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8.4 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1635 kg

Max. weight

2135 kg

Max load

500 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

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

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