Compare: BMW 3 Series 2003 Sedan 204 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)

Modification (Engine)

330d (204 Hp)

Start of production

2003

End of production

2005

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

6.6 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.8 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

242 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

8.1 kg/Hp, 123.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4 kg/Nm, 247.7 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

204 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

68.2 Hp/l

Torque

410 Nm @ 1500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M57D30

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 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.2 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1655 kg

Max. weight

2150 kg

Max load

495 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

440 l

Fuel tank capacity

63 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4471 mm

Width

1739 mm

Height

1434 mm

Wheelbase

2725 mm

Front track

1471 mm

Rear (Back) track

1483 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

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

225/45 R17

Wheel rim size

8J x 17