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| What is the body type? | Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy? | 9.3 l/100 km |
| How fast is the car? | 250 km/h 0-100 km/h: 6.7 sec |
| How much power? | 231 Hp, 300 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | 3.0 l 2979 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 6, Inline |
| How long is this vehicle? | 4478 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1739 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1470 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 2010 kg |
| How much trunk (boot) space? | 435 - 1345 l |
| How many gears? | 6 |
| What type is the gearbox? | manual transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 Series |
| Generation | 3 Series (E46) |
| Modification (Engine) | 330i (231 Hp) |
| Start of production | 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 12.9 l/100 km 18.23 US mpg 21.9 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 7.1 l/100 km 33.13 US mpg 39.79 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 9.3 l/100 km 25.29 US mpg 30.37 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 6.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 6.7 sec |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.4 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 |
| Model Engine | M54B30 |
| 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 | 1470 kg |
| Max. weight | 2010 kg |
| Max load | 540 kg |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 435 - 1345 l |
| Fuel tank capacity | 63 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4478 mm |
| Width | 1739 mm |
| Height | 1409 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2725 mm |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 6 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS |
| Steering type | Steering rack |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 8J x 17 |
