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Technical data

This 330Ci AT (231 hp) engine was fitted in the E46 Coupe, which was produced by BMW from 1997 to 2003. In addition to this engine, 19 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.

Power & fuel consumption

City fuel consumption per 100 km14litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km7litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km9.6litre
Fuel tank capacity63litre
Cruising rangefrom 450 to 900km
Fuel95 RON
Top speed247km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)7second

Engine

Displacement2979cm3
Engine power231bhp
RPM at max powerto 5 900RPM
Maximum torque300Nm
RPM at max torque3500RPM
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutInline
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Number of cylinders6
Valves per cylinder4
Bore84mm
Stroke89.6mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxAutomatic
Number of gears5
Drive wheelsRear-wheel drive
Turning circle10.5m

Body

Seats5
Length4488mm
Width1757mm
Height1369mm
Wheelbase2725mm
Front track1471mm
Rear track1483mm
Ground clearance130mm
Kerb weight1465kg
Gross weight1965kg
Displacement500kg
Min. boot capacity410litre
Max. boot capacity410litre
Body typeCoupe

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, Lever, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionIndependent, Multi wishbone, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesVentilated disc

Real-world consumption (est.)

City16.8 litres / 100km
Highway8.4 litres / 100km
Average11.5 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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