BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) Automatic 2001

General Information

Modification (Engine)

330i (231 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

2001 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

End of production

2005 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

1409 mm

Length

4478 mm

Front track

1471 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

0.5

Wheelbase

2725 mm

Performance Characteristics

CO₂ emissions

235 g/km

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.2 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.2 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.2 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.8 l

Maximum speed

243 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.8 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

500 kg

Kerb Weight

1535 kg

Fuel tank capacity

63 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1345 l

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1800 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

730 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

435 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1700 kg

Max. weight

2035 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

Independent type McPherson

Rear suspension

Wishbone, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 325 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 320 mm

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