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2000 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi (231 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Sedan 2000, 2001

What is the body type, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi (231 Hp)?9.9 l/100 km
23.76 US mpg
28.53 UK mpg
10.1 km/l
How fast is the car, 2000 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi (231 Hp)?247 km/h | 153.48 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.6 sec
0-60 mph: 6.3 sec
How much power, BMW 3 Series Sedan 2000 330xi (231 Hp)?231 Hp, 300 Nm
221.27 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 3 Series Sedan 2000 330xi (231 Hp)?3.0 l
2979 cm3
181.79 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2000 BMW 330xi (231 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Sedan 2000 330xi (231 Hp)?All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine.
How long is this vehicle, 2000 BMW 3 Series Sedan?4471 mm
176.02 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2000 BMW 3 Series Sedan?1739 mm
68.46 in.
What is the curb weight, 2000 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi (231 Hp)?1595 kg
3516.37 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 2000 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi (231 Hp)?2095 kg
4618.68 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2000 BMW 3 Series Sedan?440 l
15.54 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2000 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi (231 Hp)?6, manual transmission

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi (231 Hp) 2000, 2001 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Sedan (E46)
Modification (Engine) 330xi (231 Hp)
Start of production 2000 year
End of production 2001 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 13.6 l/100 km 17.3 US mpg
20.77 UK mpg
7.35 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.8 l/100 km 30.16 US mpg
36.22 UK mpg
12.82 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.9 l/100 km 23.76 US mpg
28.53 UK mpg
10.1 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.3 sec
Maximum speed 247 km/h 153.48 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.9 kg/Hp, 144.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.3 kg/Nm, 188.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Power per litre 77.5 Hp/l
Torque 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 221.27 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M54B30
Engine displacement 2979 cm3 181.79 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 89.6 mm 3.53 in.
Compression ratio 10.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
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Coolant 8.4 l 8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1595 kg 3516.37 lbs.
Max. weight 2095 kg 4618.68 lbs.
Max load 500 kg 1102.31 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 440 l 15.54 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4471 mm 176.02 in.
Width 1739 mm 68.46 in.
Height 1434 mm 56.46 in.
Wheelbase 2725 mm 107.28 in.
Front track 1471 mm 57.91 in.
Rear (Back) track 1483 mm 58.39 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox 6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Spring Strut
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size8J x 17