
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 Series |
| Generation | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Modification (Engine) | 330d (204 Hp) Steptronic |
| Start of production | 2003 year |
| End of production | 2005 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 10.8 l/100 km 21.8 US mpg 26.2 UK mpg 9.3 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 6.3 l/100 km 37.3 US mpg 44.8 UK mpg 15.9 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 7.9 l/100 km 29.8 US mpg 35.8 UK mpg 12.7 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 7.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 7.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 7 sec |
| Maximum speed | 235 km/h 146.02 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 8.1 kg/Hp, 123.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4 kg/Nm, 247.7 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 204 Hp @ 4000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 68.2 Hp/l |
| Torque | 410 Nm @ 1500 rpm. 302.4 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M57D30 |
| Engine displacement | 2993 cm3 182.64 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 84 mm 3.31 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 90 mm 3.54 in. |
| Compression ratio | 17:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity | 7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt |
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| Coolant | 10.2 l 10.78 US qt | 8.97 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg 3648.65 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2150 kg 4739.94 lbs. |
| Max load | 495 kg 1091.29 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 | 1434 mm 56.46 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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