BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) 2003

Key specs

BMW 3 Series (Sedan) 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 2003,2004,2005

What is the body type, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) 2003?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How much power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) 2003?

231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
77.5 Hp/l

How fast is the car, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) 2003?

250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph

What is the engine size, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) 2003?

2979 cm3
181.79 cu. in.

How many cylinders, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) 2003?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) 2003?

Rear wheel drive,

How long is this vehicle, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) 2003?

4471 mm
176.02 in.

How wide is the vehicle, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) 2003?

1739 mm
68.46 in.

What is the curb weight, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) 2003?

1430 kg
3152.61 lbs.

BMW 3 Series (Sedan) 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 2003,2004,2005 Specs

General information

Brand BMW
Model 3 Series (Sedan)
Version 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)
Engine version 330i (231 Hp)
Year production start 2003
Year production end 2005
Vehicle type Sedan
Horsepower RPM 231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec 6.5 sec
Curb weight kg -lbs total

1430 kg

3152.61 lbs.
Overall length mm - inch

4471 mm

176.02 in.
Doors 4
Top Speed 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph

Engine specs

Designation model M54B30
Cam configuration DOHC
Engine position and orientation Front, Longitudinal
Cylinders 6
Position of cylinders Inline
Displacement (liters)

2979 cm3

181.79 cu. in.
Eng. horsepower RPM 231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Horsepower per litre 77.5 Hp/l
Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons

6.2 kg/Hp

161.5 Hp/tonne
Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons 4.8 kg/Nm, 209.8 Nm/tonne

4.8 kg/Nm

209.8 Nm/tonne
Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM

300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

221.27 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Bore (mm in)

84 mm

3.31 in.
Stroke (mm in)

89.6 mm

3.53 in.
Compression ratio 10.2
Fuel delivery system Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
Valvetrain 4
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil liters | quarts

6.5 l

6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Engine coolant

8.4 l

8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt
Emission certification Euro 4
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion engine
Engine location Front, Longitudinal

Transmission and Drive system

Drive configuration Rear wheel drive
Transmission 6

Brakes

Front brakes Ventilated discs, 325 mm
Rear brakes Ventilated discs, 325 mm
Brake control Ventilated discs, 320 mm
Anti-lock brake system ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering

Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Turning diameter m - ft

10.5 m

34.45 ft.

Suspension

Front suspension McPherson
Rear suspension Wishbone, Trailing arm

Body / Chassis

Wheels & Tyres

Wheels size 225/45 R17
Wheels rims 8J x 17

Exterior

Interior

Safety and Security

Passenger

Passengers seats 5
Trunk space min liter | cu. Ft.

440 l

15.54 cu. ft.
Roof load load kg lbs

75 kg

165.35 lbs.

Dimensions

Overall length mm - inch

4471 mm

176.02 in.
Overall width mm -inch

1739 mm

68.46 in.
Overall height mm -inch

1415 mm

55.71 in.
Wheelbase mm - inch

2725 mm

107.28 in.
Track width front mm - inch

1471 mm

57.91 in.
Track width rear mm - inch

1483 mm

58.39 in.

Weights

Curb weight kg -lbs total

1430 kg

3152.61 lbs.
Gross weight kg -lbs total

1930 kg

4254.92 lbs.
Capacities kg - lbs

500 kg

1102.31 lbs.
Fuel tank liters | gallons

63 l

16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal

Fuel economy

Urban (NEDC) l/100 km - Mpg

12.8 l/100 km

18.38 US mpg
Extra urban (NEDC) l/100 km - Mpg

6.9 l/100 km

34.09 US mpg
Combined (NEDC) l/100 km - Mpg

9.1 l/100 km

25.85 US mpg
Autonomy km (combined use) NEDC 692?3076923

Engine type

6 CYLINDER INLINE
https://www.thecarspec.com/components/engine/6-cylinder-engine

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