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BMW 3 Series (E46) 330d 5MT RWD (184 HP)

BMW 3 Series (E46) · 1997 - present · Diesel

The BMW 3 Series (E46) 330d 5MT RWD (184 HP) produces 184 hp and 390 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds and reaches 227 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 6.7 l/100 km, equal to 178 g CO2 per km.

Power
184 hp
Torque
390 Nm
0–100
7.8 s
Top speed
227 km/h

Engine

Power 184 hp
Power (kW) 135 kW
Torque 390 Nm
Displacement 2,926 cc
Cylinders L6
Fuel system Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel Diesel
Fuel tank capacity 63 l

Performance

Top speed 227 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.8 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 6.7 l/100 km
City consumption 9.2 l/100 km
Highway consumption 5.3 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 178 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,470 mm
Width 1,740 mm
Height 1,415 mm
Wheelbase 2,725 mm
Ground clearance 130 mm
Cargo volume 439 l
Unladen weight 1,520 kg
Gross weight limit 2,020 kg
Tyre size 205/50 Yr17
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The BMW 3 Series (E46) 330d 5MT RWD (184 HP) compared with 3,673 trims of other cars from the 1994–2000 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 184 hp 147 hp
better than 77%
Torque 390 Nm 226 Nm
better than 92%
Top speed 227 km/h 197 km/h
better than 84%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.8 s 11.2 s
better than 88%
Combined consumption 6.7 l/100 km 8.6 l/100 km
better than 76%
CO2 emissions 178 g/km 207 g/km
better than 66%
Cargo volume 439 l 481 l
better than 53%
Unladen weight 1,520 kg 1,350 kg
better than 25%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — BMW 3 Series (E46)

Trims and engine versions — BMW 3 Series (E46)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
316i 5MT RWD (105 HP) Petrol 105 hp 165 Nm 12.2 s 200 km/h 7.9 l/100 km 188 g/km
316i 4AT RWD (105 HP) Petrol 105 hp 165 Nm 13.6 s 195 km/h 9.0 l/100 km 214 g/km
318i 4AT RWD (118 HP) Petrol 118 hp 180 Nm 12.2 s 203 km/h 9.2 l/100 km 220 g/km
318i 5MT RWD (118 HP) Petrol 118 hp 180 Nm 10.4 s 206 km/h 8.0 l/100 km 190 g/km
320d 5AT RWD (136 HP) Diesel 136 hp 280 Nm 10.3 s 208 km/h 6.9 l/100 km 207 g/km
320d 5MT RWD (136 HP) Diesel 136 hp 280 Nm 9.9 s 207 km/h 5.7 l/100 km 152 g/km
320i 5MT RWD (150 HP) Petrol 150 hp 190 Nm 9.9 s 219 km/h 8.9 l/100 km 212 g/km
323i 5MT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 245 Nm 8.0 s 231 km/h 9.0 l/100 km 215 g/km
323i 5AT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 245 Nm 9.0 s 229 km/h 10.1 l/100 km 239 g/km
320i 5MT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 210 Nm 8.3 s 226 km/h 8.9 l/100 km 213 g/km
320i 5AT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 210 Nm 9.3 s 224 km/h 9.4 l/100 km 226 g/km
330d 5AT RWD (184 HP) Diesel 184 hp 390 Nm 8.2 s 227 km/h 8.0 l/100 km 213 g/km