| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(2000 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2979 cm3 / 181.8 cu in / 181.8 cu in, 170.0 kW / 228.0 hp / 228.0 hp @ 5900 rpm / 5900 rpm / 5900 rpm, 300.0 N·m / 221.3 lb·ft / 221.3 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 249 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 330i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E46 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 435 l / 15.36 cu ft / 15.36 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 5010 l / 176.93 cu ft / 176.93 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 1345 l / 47.50 cu ft / 47.50 cu ft |
| Length | 4471 mm / 176.0 in / 176.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1505 kg / 3318 lb / 3318 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) | 0.29 | Frontal area (A) | 2.09 m2 / 22.5 sq ft / 22.5 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.61 m2 / 6.5 sq ft / 6.5 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 15.1 kW / 20.2 hp / 20.2 hp (est.) |
| 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 | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 89.6 mm / 3.53 in / 3.53 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.94 | |
| Fuel supply | EFi | Engine displacement | 2979 cm3 / 181.8 cu in / 181.8 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 496.50 cm3/cylinder / 30.298 cu in/cylinder / 30.298 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.2 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 170.0 kW / 228.0 hp / 228.0 hp at 5900 rpm / 5900 rpm / 5900 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 300.0 N·m / 221.3 lb·ft / 221.3 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 97.8 kW / 131.2 hp / 131.2 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 57.1 kW/l / 1.254 bhp/cu in / 1.254 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 100.7 N·m/l / 0.88 lb·ft/cu in / 0.88 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 249 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 151.5 kW/ton / 114.8 bhp/ton / 114.8 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 6.50 s / 6.50 s / 6.50 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 330i
If you believe the owners of red cars drive more aggressively and get more speeding tickets, this would make sense. But there’s no data to back this up.
Auto insurance companies usually offer a range of discounts. Here are some of the most popular ones to ask about:
(...)
World's largest free automotive specifications database and encyklopedia
© 2007-2024 CarSpector.com
Manufactuers' logos, marques, and all other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
