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BMW 3 Series330ci

E46 (2000–2003) · Gasoline · 3.0 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
225 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
6.5 s
Combined economy
21.0 mpg

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Overview

Production start
2001
Production end
2003
Brand country
Germany
Vehicle class
Luxury Sports Cars
Size class
Subcompact Cars
Doors
2
Seats
4
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine volume
3.0 L
Displacement
Needs verification
Engine power
225 hp
Engine torque
214 lb-ft
Cylinders
6
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
176.7 in
Width
69.2 in
Height
54.2 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Wheel size
16-inch wheels
Cargo volume (min)
0.4 cu ft
Cargo volume (max)
0.4 cu ft
Fuel tank
16.6 US gal
Curb weight
Needs verification

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
6.5 s
Fuel type
Premium unleaded (required)
Primary fuel
Premium Gasoline
City fuel economy
18.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
26.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
21.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Range & reference data

CO₂ emissions (primary fuel)
Needs verification
CO₂ emissions (secondary fuel)
Needs verification
CO₂ tailpipe (primary fuel)
423.2 g/mi

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Independent MacPherson strut
Rear suspension
Multi-link
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
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