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2003 330i (231 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Series

3 Series

Model

330

Modification

330i (231 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

2003

End of production

2005

Emission standard

Euro 4

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

63 l 16.64 US gal
13.86 UK gal

Engine displacement

2979 cm³ 181.79 cu. In.

Power

231 hp (at 5900 rpm)

Torque

300 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 221.27 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

6

Kerb weight

1430 kg 3152.6 lbs

Length

4471 mm 176.02 in

Width

1739 mm 68.46 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

8J x 17

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

NEDC

- Urban

12.8 l/100 km 18.38 US mpg
22.07 UK mpg

- Extra urban

6.9 l/100 km 34.09 US mpg
40.94 UK mpg

- Combined

9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg
31.04 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 4

NEDC

218 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

6.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

6.2 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M54B30

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2979 cm³ 181.79 cu. In.

Power

231 hp (at 5900 rpm)

Torque

300 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 221.27 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in

Piston Stroke

89.6 mm 3.53 in

Compression ratio

10.2

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l 6.89 US qt
5.72 UK qt

Coolant

8.4 l 8.9 US qt
7.39 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4471 mm 176.02 in

Width

1739 mm 68.46 in

Width including mirrors

1932 mm 76.06 in

Height

1415 mm 55.71 in

Wheelbase

2725 mm 107.28 in

Front track

1471 mm 57.91 in

Rear (Back) track

1483 mm 58.39 in

Turning diameter

10.5 m 34.45 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

6

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs, 325 mm

- Rear

Ventilated discs, 320 mm

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Independent type McPherson

- Rear

Wishbone, Trailing arm

Tire size

- Front

225/45 R17

Wheel rims

8J x 17

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1430 kg 3152.6 lbs

Max. weight

1930 kg 4254.9 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

440 l 15.54 cu ft

- Max. roof load

500 kg 1102.3 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 8%

1800 kg 3968.3 lbs

- 12%

1700 kg 3747.9 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

730 kg 1609.4 lbs

Max. towbar download

75 kg 165.3 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) is made in 2003 2004 2005