| General information | |
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| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 Series |
| Generation | 3 Series Touring (E46) |
| Type (Engine) | 330xi (231 Hp) |
| Start of production | 2000 year |
| End of production | 2001 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 13.8 l/100 km 17 US mpg 20.5 UK mpg 7.2 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg 35.3 UK mpg 12.5 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 6.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 6.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 6.5 sec |
| Maximum speed | 243 km/h 150.99 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.2 kg/Hp, 138.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.6 kg/Nm, 180.2 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 | 6.2 l 6.55 US qt | 5.46 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 | 1665 kg 3670.7 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2165 kg 4773.01 lbs. |
| Max load | 500 kg 1102.31 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 435 l 15.36 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space – maximum | 1345 l 47.5 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4478 mm 176.3 in. |
| Width | 1739 mm 68.46 in. |
| Height | 1409 mm 55.47 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 | |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4×4) |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| 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 |
| What is the body type, BMW 3 Series Touring (E46)? | Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| How fast is the car, 2000 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi (231 Hp)? | 243 km/h | 150.99 mph 0-100 km/h: 6.8 sec 0-60 mph: 6.5 sec |
| How much power, BMW 3 Series Station wagon (estate) 2000 330xi (231 Hp)? | 231 Hp, 300 Nm 221.27 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, BMW 3 Series Station wagon (estate) 2000 330xi (231 Hp)? | 3.0 l 2979 cm3 181.79 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 2000 BMW 330xi (231 Hp)? | 6, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Station wagon (estate) 2000 330xi (231 Hp)? | All wheel drive (4×4). Internal Combustion engine. |
| How long is this vehicle, 2000 BMW 3 Series Station wagon (estate)? | 4478 mm 176.3 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 2000 BMW 3 Series Station wagon (estate)? | 1739 mm 68.46 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 2000 BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi (231 Hp)? | 1665 kg 3670.7 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 2000 BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi (231 Hp)? | 2165 kg 4773.01 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 2000 BMW 3 Series Station wagon (estate)? | 435 – 1345 l 15.36 – 47.5 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2000 BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi (231 Hp)? | 5, manual transmission |
