







(2002 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 330d Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E46 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4471 mm / 176.0 in / 176.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1739 mm / 68.5 in / 68.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Height | 1415 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1630 kg / 3594 lb / 3594 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2725 mm / 107.3 in / 107.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1471 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1483 mm / 58.4 in / 58.4 in | Fuel capacity | 63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.320 | Frontal Area | 2.06 m2 / 22.2 sq ft / 22.2 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.66 |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | diesel | Stroke | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.93 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2993 cm3 / 182.6 cu in / 182.6 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 498.83 cm3/cylinder / 30.440 cu in/cylinder / 30.440 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 17.0 : 1 |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. output power | 149.9 kW / 203.8 hp / 203.8 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | 410.0 Nm / 302.4 lbft / 302.4 lbft at 1500 rpm / 1500 rpm / 1500 rpm | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | ||
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 147.8 kW / 201.0 bhp / 201.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 67.2 kW/l / 1.497 bhp/cu in / 1.497 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 136.99 Nm/l / 1.198 lbft/cu in / 1.198 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.75 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.81 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 235 km/h / 146 mph / 146 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 123.31 kW/ton / 167.65 bhp/ton / 167.65 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.40 s / 7.40 s / 7.40 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 10.6 l/100km / 26.6 mi/UK gal / 22.2 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 6.1 l/100km / 46.3 mi/UK gal / 38.6 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 7.7 l/100km / 36.7 mi/UK gal / 30.5 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 206 g/km / 331 g/mi / 331 g/mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.00 | Turning circle | 10.50 m / 34.45 ft / 34.45 ft |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 8J x 17 | Wheels rear | 8J x 17 |
| Tyres front | 225/45 R 17 91W | Tyres rear | 225/45 R 17 91W |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 325 mm / 12.8 in / 12.8 in | Brake diameter rear | 320 mm / 12.6 in / 12.6 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 330d Automatic