| General information | |
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| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 Series |
| Generation | 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Type (Engine) | 330i (231 Hp) |
| 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 (NEDC) | 12.8 l/100 km 18.4 US mpg 22.1 UK mpg 7.8 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban (NEDC) | 6.9 l/100 km 34.1 US mpg 40.9 UK mpg 14.5 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined (NEDC) | 9.1 l/100 km 25.8 US mpg 31 UK mpg 11 km/l |
| CO2 emissions (NEDC) | 218 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 6.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 6.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 6.2 sec |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 4 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.2 kg/Hp, 161.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.8 kg/Nm, 209.8 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 |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 8.4 l 8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1430 kg 3152.61 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1930 kg 4254.92 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 |
| Max. roof load | 75 kg 165.35 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) | 1800 kg 3968.32 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) | 1700 kg 3747.86 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes | 730 kg 1609.37 lbs. |
| Permitted towbar download | 75 kg 165.35 lbs. |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4471 mm 176.02 in. |
| Width | 1739 mm 68.46 in. |
| Width including mirrors | 1932 mm 76.06 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. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 10.5 m 34.45 ft. |
| 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 | 6 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Wishbone, Trailing arm |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 325 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 320 mm |
| 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 |
| What is the body type, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp)? | 9.1 l/100 km 25.8 US mpg 31 UK mpg 11 km/l |
| How ECO is the car, BMW 3 Series 330i (231 Hp)? | 218 g/km CO2 Euro 4 |
| How fast is the car, 2003 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp)? | 250 km/h | 155.34 mph 0-100 km/h: 6.5 sec 0-60 mph: 6.2 sec |
| How much power, BMW 3 Series Sedan 2003 330i (231 Hp)? | 231 Hp, 300 Nm 221.27 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, BMW 3 Series Sedan 2003 330i (231 Hp)? | 3.0 l 2979 cm3 181.79 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 2003 BMW 330i (231 Hp)? | 6, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) Sedan 2003 330i (231 Hp)? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 2003 BMW 3 Series Sedan? | 4471 mm 176.02 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 2003 BMW 3 Series Sedan? | 1739 mm 68.46 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 2003 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp)? | 1430 kg 3152.61 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 2003 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp)? | 1930 kg 4254.92 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 2003 BMW 3 Series Sedan? | 440 l 15.54 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2003 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp)? | 6, manual transmission |
