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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic

General information

Brand
BMW
Model
3 Series
Generation
3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)
Modification (Engine)
330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production
2003
End of production
2005
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
5
Doors
2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
14.0 l/100 km (NEDC)
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
7.0 l/100 km (NEDC)
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
9.6 l/100 km (NEDC)
CO2 emissions
230 g/km (NEDC)
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.0 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7.0 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
6.7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Maximum speed
247 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
6.3 kg/Hp, 157.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.9 kg/Nm, 204.8 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
M54B30TU
Engine displacement
2979 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
84 mm
Piston Stroke
89.6 mm
Compression ratio
10.2
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
8.4 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1465 kg
Max. weight
1965 kg
Max load
500 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
410 l
Fuel tank capacity
63 l
Max. roof load
75 kg

Dimensions

Length
4455 mm
Width
1757 mm
Width including mirrors
1947 mm
Height
1369 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Front track
1471 mm
Rear (Back) track
1483 mm
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.32

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, Coil spring
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