BMW E46 3 Series 330d Specs

(1999 - 2001) - Technical Specifications for Years 1999, 2000, 2001

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With a fuel consumption of 6.8 litres/100km - 42 mpg UK - 35 mpg US (Average), 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 7.8 seconds, a maximum top speed of 141 mph (227 km/h), a curb weight of 3351 lbs (1520 kgs), the E46 3 Series 330d has a turbocharged In-line 6 cylinder engine, Diesel motor, with the engine code 30 6D 1.
This engine produces a maximum power of 184 PS (181 bhp - 135 kW) at 4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 390 Nm (287 lb.ft) at 1750 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 / 50 on 17 inch rims at the front, and 205 / 50 on 17 inch rims at the rear. For stopping power, the E46 3 Series 330d 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 1999 to 2001, and available after that as a used car.

BMW E46 3 Series 330d Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	I 6

Engine Code :	30 6D 1

Fuel type :	Diesel

Fuel System :	Bosch CP 3.2

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity :	2926 cm3 or 178.6 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	84.0 x 88.0 mm 3.31 x 3.46 inches

Number of valves :	24 Valves

Aspiration :	Turbo + Intercooler

Compression Ratio :	18.0

Maximum power - Output - Horsepower :	184 PS or 181 bhp or 135 kW @ 4000 rpm

Maximum torque :	390 Nm or 287 lb.ft @ 1750 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 330d Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	6.8 L/100km 42 mpg UK / 35 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Extra Urban:	5.4 L/100km 52 mpg UK / 44 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	9.3 L/100km 30 mpg UK / 25 mpg US

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

Range :	926 Km or 576 miles

CO2 emissions :	178 g/Km (BMW)

Efficiency label?	E
UK Car Tax Price 2015	£225.00 (Annually) BMW E46 3 Series 330d UK Car Tax Prices 03/2001 Onwards: Tax Band: I 12 months: £225.00 6 months: £123.75 Up to 02/2001: Annual: £145.00 6 months: £79.75

BMW E46 3 Series 330d Safety Ratings

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

BMW E46 3 Series 330d Performance

Top Speed :	227 km/h or 141 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	7.8 s

BMW E46 3 Series 330d 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 :	205/50 R17

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/50 R17

Curb Weight :	1520 kg OR 3351 lbs

Weight-Power Output Ratio :	8.26 kg/hp

Trunk capacity :	440 L

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

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