BMW E46 3 Series 330i Specs

(2001 - 2003) - Technical Specifications for Years 2001, 2002, 2003

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With a fuel consumption of 9.1 litres/100km - 31 mpg UK - 26 mpg US (Average), 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 6.5 seconds, a maximum top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h), a curb weight of 3097 lbs (1405 kgs), the E46 3 Series 330i has a naturally-aspirated In-line 6 cylinder engine, Petrol motor.
This engine produces a maximum power of 231 PS (228 bhp - 170 kW) at 5900 rpm and a maximum torque of 300 Nm (221 lb.ft) at 3500 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the rear wheel drive (RWD) with a 5 speed Manual gearbox.
About chassis details responsible for road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort, the E46 3 Series has Independent. McPherson. coil springs. anti-roll bar front suspension and Multilink. Coil springs. anti-roll bar rear suspension. Stock tire sizes are 205 / 55 on 16 inch rims at the front, and 205 / 55 on 16 inch rims at the rear. For stopping power, the E46 3 Series 330i braking system includes Vented Discs at the front and Vented Discs at the rear.
The E46 3 Series model is a car manufactured by BMW, sold new from year 2001 to 2003, and available after that as a used car.

BMW E46 3 Series 330i Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	I 6

Engine Code :	-

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	MPI

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity :	2979 cm3 or 181.8 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	84.0 x 89.6 mm 3.31 x 3.5 inches

Number of valves :	24 Valves

Aspiration :	N/A

Compression Ratio :	10.2

Maximum power - Output - Horsepower :	231 PS or 228 bhp or 170 kW @ 5900 rpm

Maximum torque :	300 Nm or 221 lb.ft @ 3500 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: 2nd Gear Ratio: 3rd Gear Ratio: 4th Gear Ratio: 5th Gear Ratio: Reverse Gear Ratio: Final Drive Ratio:


BMW E46 3 Series 330i Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	9.1 L/100km 31 mpg UK / 26 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Extra Urban:	6.9 L/100km 41 mpg UK / 34 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	12.8 L/100km 22 mpg UK / 18 mpg US

Fuel Tank Capacity :	63 L 13.9 UK gallons 16.6 US gallons

Range :	692 Km or 430 miles

CO2 emissions :	218 g/Km (BMW)

Efficiency label?	F
UK Car Tax Price 2015	£290.00 (Annually) BMW E46 3 Series 330i UK Car Tax Prices 03/2001 Onwards: Tax Band: K 12 months: £290.00 6 months: £159.50 Up to 02/2001: Annual: £145.00 6 months: £79.75

BMW E46 3 Series 330i Safety Ratings

Euro NCAP	BMW E46 3 Series 330i Euro NCAP Safety Rating Adult: Pedestrian: 4 of 5 1 of 5 Tested on: 2001

BMW E46 3 Series 330i Performance

Top Speed :	250 km/h or 155 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	6.5 s

BMW E46 3 Series 330i Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Num. of Doors :	4

Wheelbase :	272 cm or 107.09 inches

Length :	447 cm or 175.98 inches

Width :	174 cm or 68.5 inches

Height :	142 cm or 55.91 inches

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (325 mm)

Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions :	Vented Discs (320 mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/55 R16

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/55 R16

Curb Weight :	1405 kg OR 3097 lbs

Weight-Power Output Ratio :	6.08 kg/hp

Trunk capacity :	440 L

Front Suspension :	Independent. McPherson. coil springs. anti-roll bar

Rear Suspension :	Multilink. Coil springs. anti-roll bar

BMW E46 3 Series 330i Service Light Reset

read more... - Switch ignition off - Press and hold the button between the fuel gauge and the speedometer - Turn key to position "I" - After 5 seconds, the words "Oil Service" or "Inspection" are shown together with the message "Reset" or "Re". - Release the button. Press it again for antoher 5 seconds until the message "Reset" starts to flash - Release the button and press it again - The new service interval is now displayed - Press the button again and the message "End Sia" is displayed. - Switch ignition off