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Technical data

This 3.0i MT (231 hp) engine was fitted in the E83 SUV, which was produced by BMW from 2003 to 2006. In addition to this engine, 14 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 km16litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km8.7litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km11.4litre
Fuel tank capacity67litre
Cruising rangefrom 420 to 770km
Fuel98 RON, 95 RON, 92 RON
Emission standardEURO IV
Top speed210km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)7.8second

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

GearboxManual
Number of gears6
Drive wheelsAll-wheel drive (AWD)
Turning circle11.7m

Body

Seats5
Length4565mm
Width1853mm
Height1674mm
Wheelbase2795mm
Front track1524mm
Rear track1542mm
Kerb weight1835kg
Gross weight2260kg
Displacement500kg
Min. boot capacity480litre
Max. boot capacity1560litre
Front/rear axle load1100/1260kg
Permitted road-train weight4260kg
Body typeSUV

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.)

City19.2 litres / 100km
Highway10.4 litres / 100km
Average13.7 litres / 100km

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

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