Specifications: BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i (231 Hp) Automatic 2000, 2001

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i (231 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Sedan (E46)
Modification (Engine) 330i (231 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 2000 year
End of production 2001 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 14 l/100 km
16.8 US mpg
20.2 UK mpg
7.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7 l/100 km
33.6 US mpg
40.4 UK mpg
14.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 9.6 l/100 km
24.5 US mpg
29.4 UK mpg
10.4 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.7 sec
Maximum speed 247 km/h
153.48 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.1 kg/Hp, 165 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.7 kg/Nm, 214.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Power per litre 77.5 Hp/l
Torque 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
221.27 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M54B30
Engine displacement 2979 cm3
181.79 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 89.6 mm
3.53 in.
Compression ratio 10.2:1
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
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
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Coolant 8.4 l
8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1400 kg
3086.47 lbs.
Max. weight 1900 kg
4188.78 lbs.
Max load 500 kg
1102.31 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 440 l
15.54 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 63 l
16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4471 mm
176.02 in.
Width 1739 mm
68.46 in.
Height 1415 mm
55.71 in.
Wheelbase 2725 mm
107.28 in.
Front track 1471 mm
57.91 in.
Rear (Back) track 1483 mm
58.39 in.
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 Spring 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
Tires size 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size 8J x 17

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