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 |
330xi (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 |
7.4 sec |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1560 kg
3439.21 lbs.
|
| Overall length mm - inch |
4471 mm
176.02 in.
|
| Doors |
4 |
| Top Speed |
242 km/h 150.37 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 |
6.8 kg/Hp
148.1 Hp/tonne
|
| Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons |
5.2 kg/Nm, 192.3 Nm/tonne
5.2 kg/Nm
192.3 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 |
6.2 l
6.55 US qt | 5.46 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 |
All wheel drive (4x4)
|
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 |
10.8 m
35.43 ft.
|
Suspension
| Front suspension |
McPherson |
| Rear suspension |
Wishbone, Trailing arm |
Wheels & Tyres
| Wheels size |
225/45 R17
|
| Wheels rims |
8J x 17 |
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 |
1434 mm
56.46 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 |
1560 kg
3439.21 lbs.
|
| Gross weight kg -lbs total |
2060 kg
4541.52 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 |
14.8 l/100 km
15.89 US mpg
|
| Extra urban (NEDC) l/100 km - Mpg |
8.2 l/100 km
28.68 US mpg
|
| Combined (NEDC) l/100 km - Mpg |
10.6 l/100 km
22.19 US mpg
|
| Autonomy km (combined use) NEDC |
6300 |
Engine type
6 CYLINDER INLINE
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