BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 9.6 l/100 km | 24.5 mpg US | 29.4 mpg UK urban fuel consumption of 13.4 l/100 km | 17.6 mpg US | 21.1 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 7.3 l/100 km | 32.2 mpg US | 38.7 mpg UK BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 sec. The maximum speed is 247 km/h | 153 mph.

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp) Technical information

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp) General information
Brand : BMW
Model : 3 Series
Generation : 3 Series Convertible (E46)
Engine / modification : 330Ci (231 Hp)
Production start : 2000 year
Production end : 2003 year
Coupe type : Cabriolet
Num. of Doors : 2
Num. of seats : 4
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban : 13.4 l/100 km | 17.6 mpg US | 21.1 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : 7.3 l/100 km | 32.2 mpg US | 38.7 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined : 9.6 l/100 km | 24.5 mpg US | 29.4 mpg UK
Fuel Type : Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume : 63 l | 16.6 US gallons | 13.9 UK gallons
CO2 emissions : 229 g/km
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp) Performance
Power : 231 hp | 170 kW
Max power in : 5900 rpm.
Maximum speed : 247 km/h | 153 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : 6.9 sec
Torque : 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp) Engine
Model Engine : M54B30
Engine position : Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement : 2979 cm3
Engine oil capacity : 6.5 l
Coolant : 8.4 l
Fuel System :
Position of cylinders : Inline
Valvetrain : DOHC
Number of cylinders : 6
Number of valves per cylinder : 4
Compression ratio : 10.2
Piston Stroke : 89.6 mm
Cylinder Bore : 84 mm
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp) Transmission
Wheel Drive : Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) : 5
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp) Chassis
Length : 4488 mm | 176.7 in
Width : 1757 mm | 69.2 in
Height : 1370 mm | 53.9 in
Wheelbase : 2725 mm | 107.3 in
Front track : 1471 mm | 57.9 in
Rear (Back) track : 1483 mm | 58.4 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : 260 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk) : 300 l
Front suspension : Wishbone
Rear suspension : Helical spring
Max weight : 2045 kg | 4508 lbs
Front brakes : Ventilated discs
Rear brakes : Disc
Kerb Weight : 1645 kg | 3627 lbs
Power steering : Hydraulic Steering
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) : 1600 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : 10.5 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) : 1600 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes : 730 kg
Permitted towbar download : 75 kg
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp) Tyres / Wheels
Tire size : 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size : 8J x 17

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