What is the body type? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
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What is the fuel economy? | 10.6 l/100 km |
How fast is the car? | 242 km/h 0-100 km/h: 7.4 sec |
How much power? | 231 Hp, 300 Nm |
What is the engine size? | l 2979 cm3 |
How many cylinders? | 6, Inline |
How long is this vehicle? | 4471 mm |
How wide is the vehicle? | 1739 mm |
What is the curb weigh? | 1595 kg |
What is the gross weigh? | 2095 kg |
How many gears? | 5 |
What type is the gearbox? | automatic transmission |
General information | |
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Brand | BMW |
Model | 3 Series |
Generation | 3 Series (E46) |
Modification (Engine) | 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic |
Start of production | 2000 |
Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
Seats | 5 |
Doors | 4 |
Performance specs | |
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 14.8 l/100 km 15.89 US mpg 19.09 UK mpg |
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 8.2 l/100 km 28.68 US mpg 34.45 UK mpg |
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 10.6 l/100 km 22.19 US mpg 26.65 UK mpg |
Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 7.4 sec |
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 7.4 sec |
Maximum speed | 242 km/h |
Weight-to-power ratio | 6.9 kg/Hp, kg/Hp |
Engine specs | |
Power | 231 Hp @ 5900 rpm. |
Power per litre | 77.5 Hp/l |
Torque | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
Engine displacement | 2979 cm3 |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Position of cylinders | Inline |
Cylinder Bore | 84 mm |
Piston Stroke | 89.6 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.2 |
Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
Engine oil capacity | 6.5 l |
Space, Volume and weights | |
Kerb Weight | 1595 kg |
Max. weight | 2095 kg |
Max load | 500 kg |
Fuel tank capacity | 63 l |
Dimensions | |
Length | 4471 mm |
Width | 1739 mm |
Height | 1434 mm |
Wheelbase | 2725 mm |
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 5 |
Front suspension | Spring Strut |
Rear suspension | Helical spring |
Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
Rear brakes | Disc |
Assisting systems | ABS |
Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
Tires size | 225/45 R17 |
Wheel rims size | 8J x 17 |