BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i (231 Hp) Automatic 2000

General Information

Modification (Engine)

330i (231 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

2000 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

2001 year

Engine

Power

231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

Power per litre

77.5 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

10.2

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Engine displacement

2979

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

89.6 mm

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

Coolant

8.4 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1483 mm

Width

1739 mm

Height

1415 mm

Length

4471 mm

Front track

1471 mm

Wheelbase

2725 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.6 l

Maximum speed

247 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.7 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

500 kg

Kerb Weight

1400 kg

Fuel tank capacity

63 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

440 l

Max. weight

1900 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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

5 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Spring Strut

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

Wheel rims size

8J x 17

Tires size

225/45 R17

BMW 3 Series 330i (231 Hp) Automatic