Compare: BMW 3 Series 2003 Coupe 225 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)

Modification (Engine)

330Ci (225 Hp) Steptronic (USA)

Start of production

2003

End of production

2005

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.7 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.0 sec

Maximum speed

206 km/h, Electronically limited

Weight-to-power ratio

6.8 kg/Hp, 147.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.3 kg/Nm, 190.2 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

225 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

Power per litre

75.5 Hp/l

Torque

290 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M54B30TU

Engine displacement

2979 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84.07 mm

Piston Stroke

89.66 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

1525 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

1957 mm

Height

1369 mm

Wheelbase

2725 mm

Front track

1471 mm

Rear (Back) track

1483 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

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

Front wheel tires: 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17, Rear wheel tires: 205/50 R17; 245/40 R17

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 7J x 17; 7.5J x 17, Rear wheel rims: 7J x 17; 8.5J x 17