BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i 5AT RWD (231 HP)
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · 2002 - present · Petrol
The BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i 5AT RWD (231 HP) produces 231 hp and 300 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.0 seconds and reaches 246 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 9.6 l/100 km, equal to 230 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 231 hp
- Torque
- 300 Nm
- 0–100
- 7.0 s
- Top speed
- 246 km/h
Engine
| Power | 231 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 170 kW |
| Torque | 300 Nm |
| Displacement | 2,979 cc |
| Cylinders | L6 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 63 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 246 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 7.0 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 9.6 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 14.0 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 7.0 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 230 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| 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 | 144 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,965 kg |
| Tyre size | 225/45 R17 93 W |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 330i 5AT RWD (231 HP) compared with 5,684 trims of other cars from the 1999–2005 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | 166 hp |
better than 82%
|
| Torque | 300 Nm | 259 Nm |
better than 67%
|
| Top speed | 246 km/h | 203 km/h |
better than 89%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 7.0 s | 10.3 s |
better than 87%
|
| Combined consumption | 9.6 l/100 km | 8.3 l/100 km |
better than 24%
|
| CO2 emissions | 230 g/km | 199 g/km |
better than 23%
|
| Cargo volume | 439 l | 502 l |
better than 52%
|
| Unladen weight | 144 kg | 1,423 kg |
better than 100%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316i 5MT RWD (115 HP) | Petrol | 115 hp | 175 Nm | 10.9 s | 206 km/h | 7.1 l/100 km | 172 g/km | |
| 316i 5AT RWD (115 HP) | Petrol | 115 hp | 175 Nm | 11.9 s | 200 km/h | 8.0 l/100 km | — | |
| 318d 5AT RWD (115 HP) | Diesel | 116 hp | 265 Nm | 11.3 s | 200 km/h | 6.8 l/100 km | — | |
| 318d 5MT RWD (115 HP) | Diesel | 116 hp | 265 Nm | 10.7 s | 204 km/h | 5.6 l/100 km | 149 g/km | |
| 318i 5AT RWD (143 HP) | Petrol | 143 hp | 200 Nm | 10.2 s | 214 km/h | 8.1 l/100 km | 196 g/km | |
| 318i 5MT RWD (143 HP) | Petrol | 143 hp | 200 Nm | 9.3 s | 218 km/h | 7.2 l/100 km | 175 g/km | |
| 320d 5MT RWD (150 HP) | Diesel | 150 hp | 330 Nm | 8.9 s | 216 km/h | 5.5 l/100 km | 148 g/km | |
| 320d 6MT RWD (150 HP) | Diesel | 150 hp | 330 Nm | 8.8 s | 220 km/h | 5.8 l/100 km | 153 g/km | |
| 320d 5AT RWD (150 HP) | Diesel | 150 hp | 330 Nm | 9.1 s | 212 km/h | 6.9 l/100 km | 185 g/km | |
| 320i 5MT RWD (170 HP) | Petrol | 170 hp | 210 Nm | 8.3 s | 225 km/h | 8.9 l/100 km | 213 g/km | |
| 320i 5AT RWD (170 HP) | Petrol | 170 hp | 210 Nm | 9.4 s | 224 km/h | 9.4 l/100 km | 226 g/km | |
| 330d 5MT RWD (184 HP) | Diesel | 184 hp | 390 Nm | 7.8 s | 227 km/h | 6.7 l/100 km | 178 g/km |