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(1998 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), diesel 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2926 cm3 / 178.6 cu in / 178.6 cu in, 135.0 kW / 181.0 hp / 181.0 hp @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, 390.0 N·m / 287.6 lb·ft / 287.6 lb·ft @ 1750 rpm / 1750 rpm / 1750 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 227 km/h / 141 mph / 141 mph top speed, consumption 8.0 l/100km / 35.3 mpg-UK / 29.4 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4450 l / 157.15 cu ft / 157.15 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4471 mm / 176.0 in / 176.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1610 kg / 3549 lb / 3549 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1739 mm / 68.5 in / 68.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1415 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2725 mm / 107.3 in / 107.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1471 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1483 mm / 58.4 in / 58.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.31 | Frontal area (A) | 2.06 m2 / 22.2 sq ft / 22.2 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.64 m2 / 6.9 sq ft / 6.9 sq ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 15.9 kW / 21.3 hp / 21.3 hp |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | 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 | 88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.95 | |
| Fuel supply | Turbo | Engine displacement | 2926 cm3 / 178.6 cu in / 178.6 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 487.67 cm3/cylinder / 29.759 cu in/cylinder / 29.759 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 18.0 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 135.0 kW / 181.0 hp / 181.0 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. torque | 390.0 N·m / 287.6 lb·ft / 287.6 lb·ft at 1750 rpm / 1750 rpm / 1750 rpm |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 83.5 kW / 112.0 hp / 112.0 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 46.1 kW/l / 1.014 bhp/cu in / 1.014 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 133.3 N·m/l / 1.17 lb·ft/cu in / 1.17 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.76 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.81 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 227 km/h / 141 mph / 141 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 112.4 kW/ton / 85.2 bhp/ton / 85.2 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 8.20 s / 8.20 s / 8.20 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 11.1 l/100km / 25.4 mpg-UK / 21.2 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 6.2 l/100km / 45.6 mpg-UK / 37.9 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 8.0 l/100km / 35.3 mpg-UK / 29.4 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 213 g/km / 343 g/mi / 343 g/mi | |
| Range | 788 km / 489 mi / 489 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft / 34.4 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 7J x 17 | Wheels rear | 7J x 17 |
| Tyres front | 205/50 R 17 93W | Tyres rear | 205/50 R 17 93W |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | 325 mm / 12.8 in / 12.8 in | Brake diameter rear | 300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 330d Automatic
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