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Technical data

This 330xi AT (231 hp) engine was fitted in the E46 Touring wagon, which was produced by BMW from 1997 to 2003. In addition to this engine, 25 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 km15litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km8litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km10.6litre
Fuel tank capacity63litre
Cruising rangefrom 420 to 790km
Fuel95 RON
Top speed238km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)7.6second

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 wheelsAll-wheel drive (AWD)
Turning circle10.5m

Body

Seats5
Length4478mm
Width1739mm
Height1429mm
Wheelbase2725mm
Front track1481mm
Rear track1493mm
Kerb weight1630kg
Gross weight2130kg
Displacement500kg
Min. boot capacity435litre
Max. boot capacity1345litre
Body typeEstate

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.)

City18 litres / 100km
Highway9.6 litres / 100km
Average12.7 litres / 100km

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

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