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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · Facelift 2001

330xi

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2005
0-100 km/h 6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph

Performance

Performance
Power
231hp172kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
61.2s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel tank
63L
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
TransmissionManualAutomatic
DriveRWDAWD
EngineM54B30
Body typeSedan
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Gears6-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationInline
Cylinders6
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,471mm176in
Width
1,739mm68in
Height
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
440L
Doors
4
Seats
5

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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
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

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi6.6 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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
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 Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Database median
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xiPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Facelift 2001 330xi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E46)Facelift 2001330xi5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

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