Everything you need to know about specifications and performance - BMW 3 Series 2000 - 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic

Full specifications and technical details 2000 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic

Overview:

What is the engine capacity of a BMW 3 Series 2000?
The engine capacity of the BMW 3 Series 2000 is 2979 cm.

BMW 3 Series 2000 How many horsepower?
The engine power of the BMW 3 Series 2000 is 231 Hp @ 5900 rpm..

What is the BMW 3 Series 2000 engine?
BMW 3 Series 2000 engine is M54B30. (Click to see other cars using the same engine)

How much gasoline does a BMW 3 Series 2000 consume?
The BMW 3 Series 2000 consumes 10.6 liters of gasoline per 100 km

What is the recommended oil for a BMW 3 Series 2000 engine?
The recommended oil for a BMW 3 Series 2000 car engine is 5W-30.

What type of camshaft transmission system is used in a BMW 3 Series 2000 engine?
chain is used to transmit motion.

General:

Brand: BMW

Model: 3 Series

Generation: 3 Series Sedan (E46)

Modification (Engine): 330xi (231 Hp) Automatic

Start of production: 2000

End of production: 2001

Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion Engine

Body type: Sedan

Seats: 5

Doors: 4

Engine:

Power: 231 hp @ 5900 rpm.

Power per litre: 77.5 hp/l

Torque: 300 nm @ 3500 rpm.

Engine Model/Code: M54B30

Engine displacement: 2979 cm

Number of cylinders: 6

Engine configuration: Inline

Number of valves per cylinder: 4

Fuel injection system: Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration: Naturally aspirated Engine

Valvetrain: DOHC

Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l

Coolant: 8.4 l

Engine layout: Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder Bore: 84 mm

Piston Stroke: 89.6 mm

Compression ratio: 10.2

recommended engine oil: 5W-30

euro standards: EURO 3/4

engine lifespan (km): ~330 000

weight (kg): ~130

timing drive: chain

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Performance:

Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: 14.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: 8.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: 10.6 l/100 km

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: 7.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: 7.4 sec

Maximum speed: 242 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio: 6.9 kg/Hp, 144.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio: 5.3 kg/Nm, 188.1 Nm/tonne

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: 7 sec

Space:

Kerb Weight: 1595 kg

Max. weight: 2095 kg

Max load: 500 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum: 440 l

Fuel tank capacity: 63 l

dimensions:

Length: 4471 mm

Width: 1739 mm

Height: 1434 mm

wheelbase: 2725 mm

Front track: 1471 mm

Rear (Back) track: 1483 mm

Powertrain, Suspension and Brakes:

Drive wheel: All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of gears and type of gearbox: 5 gears, automatic transmission

Front brakes: Ventilated discs

Rear brakes: Disc

Assisting systems: ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type: Steering rack and pinion

Power steering: Hydraulic Steering

Tires size: 225/45 R17

Wheel rims size: 8J x 17

Front suspension: Spring Strut

Rear suspension: Coil Spring