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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46)

330Ci

225 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2003
0-100 km/h 6.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph

Performance

Performance
Power225 hp231 hp
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
93.9s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

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

Engine and drivetrain
TransmissionManualAutomatic
EngineM54B30
Body typeCabriolet / convertible
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
Gears5-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationInline
Cylinders6
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,488mm177in
Width
1,757mm69in
Height
1,372mm54in
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

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci
225 hp
168 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

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci6.9 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
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

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Convertible (E46)330Ci5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

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