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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46)
330Ci
231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2003
0-100 km/h 6.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Performance
| Power | 225 hp231 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 300Nm221lb-ft |
| Displacement | 2,979cc182cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,645kg3,627lb |
| Gross weight | 2,045kg4,508lb |
| Power-to-weight | 140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 27.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.5s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 14.9s Calculated |
| Top speed | 247 km/h 153 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 93.3s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 63L |
| Estimated range | 656km408mi Calculated |
| CO2 emissions | 229g/km |
Engine and drivetrain
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,488mm177in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,757mm69in |
| Height | 1,370mm54in |
| Wheelbase | 2,725mm107in |
| Front track | 1,471mm58in |
| Rear track | 1,483mm58in |
| Trunk volume | 260L |
| Max trunk volume | 300L |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 4 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci | 231 hp 172 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci | 6.9 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci | 247 km/h 153 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci | 9.6 L/100 km 24.5 mpg US 29.4 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 16.80 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 27.04 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,520 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330CiPowerTorque
- BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci | 5,900 rpm | 3,500 rpm | 6,150 rpm |
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