BMW 3 Series 330xi
4 Door Saloon with 5 speed Manual gearbox
E46

Comprehensive statistics for the fourth generation E46 BMW 3 Series 330xi, a 4 door petrol saloon with a 5 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine four wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 168 kW of power and 290 N⋅m of torque, providing a top speed of 206 km/h.

The BMW 3 Series E46 started production in 1997 and was in production for approximately 9 years, stopping production in 2006.

The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 2000.

Specification

Trim Not Specified
Seats 5
Fuel Type Petrol
Transmission Type 5 Speed Manual
Body Style Saloon
Layout Front Engine Four Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted)
Engine Not Specified
Engine Code Not Specified
Transmission Not Specified
Steering Not Specified
Suspension Front Not Specified
Suspension Rear Not Specified
Brakes Front Not Specified
Brakes Rear Not Specified
Braking System Not Specified
VED Not Specified
Effizienz Not Specified
Insurance Group Not Specified

Performance

Power (kW) 168 kW @ 5,900 RPM
Torque (N⋅m) 290 N⋅m @ 3,500 RPM
Torque Split Not Specified
Redline (RPM)
0-80 km/h (0-50 mph)
0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) 6.9 seconds
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph)
Quarter Mile Time (seconds)
Standing Kilometer Time (seconds)
Top Speed (km/h) 206 km/h
Weight US (kg) 1,600 kg
Weight Distribution 52.7:47.3
Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) 105 kW per ton
CO2 (g/km) Not Specified
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 0.31 Cd
Frontal Area (m2) Not Specified
Drag Area (CdA) Not Specified
Max Load (kg)
Towing Weight Unbraked (kg)
Towing Weight Braked (kg)

Dimensions

Length (mm) 4,470 mm
Width (mm) 1,740 mm
Height (mm) 1,435 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
Wheels Front: Not Specified
Rear: Not Specified
Tyres Front: Not Specified
Rear: Not Specified
Front Track (mm)
Rear Track (mm)
Wheelbase (mm) 2,725 mm
Turning Circle (m)
Boot Capacity (L)

Fuel Consumption

Combined MPG Not Specified
Urban MPG Not Specified
Extra-Urban MPG Not Specified
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 63 L

Additional Information

Engine Manufacturer: BMW
Engine Cylinder Configuration: I6
Engine Position: Front
Engine Layout: Longitudinal
Engine Capacity (cc): 2,979
Aspiration: NA
Bore and Stroke (mm): 84 x 89.6
Valvetrain: DOHC
Valves: 4
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
Fuel Management: EFI
Intercooler: No
Catalytic Converter: Yes
Sump Type: Wet Sump
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Final Drive Ratio: 3.07

Page Last Updated: 2nd November 2020