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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