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

Key specs

BMW 3 Series (Sedan) 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 2001,2002,2003,2004,2005

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

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

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

231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
77.5 Hp/l

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

247 km/h 153.48 mph

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

2979 cm3
181.79 cu. in.

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

6, Inline

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

Rear wheel drive,

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

4471 mm
176.02 in.

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

1739 mm
68.46 in.

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

1465 kg
3229.77 lbs.

BMW 3 Series (Sedan) 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 2001,2002,2003,2004,2005 Specs

General information

Brand BMW
Model 3 Series (Sedan)
Version 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)
Engine version 330i (231 Hp) Automatic
Year production start 2001
Year production end 2005
Vehicle type Sedan
Horsepower RPM 231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec 7 sec
Curb weight kg -lbs total

1465 kg

3229.77 lbs.
Overall length mm - inch

4471 mm

176.02 in.
Doors 4
Top Speed 247 km/h 153.48 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

6.3 kg/Hp

157.7 Hp/tonne
Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons 4.9 kg/Nm, 204.8 Nm/tonne

4.9 kg/Nm

204.8 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

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

1465 kg

3229.77 lbs.
Gross weight kg -lbs total

1965 kg

4332.08 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

14 l/100 km

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

7 l/100 km

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

9.6 l/100 km

24.5 US mpg
Autonomy km (combined use) NEDC 656?25

Engine type

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

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