BMW 3 Series (E46) 330xi 5AT RWD (231 HP)
BMW 3 Series (E46) · 1997 - present · Petrol
The BMW 3 Series (E46) 330xi 5AT RWD (231 HP) produces 231 hp and 300 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds and reaches 241 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 10.3 l/100 km, equal to 246 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 231 hp
- Torque
- 300 Nm
- 0–100
- 7.4 s
- Top speed
- 241 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 | 241 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 7.4 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 10.3 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 14.4 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 7.8 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 246 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 | 1,540 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,040 kg |
| Tyre size | 205/55 Wr16 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The BMW 3 Series (E46) 330xi 5AT RWD (231 HP) compared with 3,673 trims of other cars from the 1994–2000 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | 147 hp |
better than 89%
|
| Torque | 300 Nm | 226 Nm |
better than 81%
|
| Top speed | 241 km/h | 197 km/h |
better than 92%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 7.4 s | 11.2 s |
better than 90%
|
| Combined consumption | 10.3 l/100 km | 8.6 l/100 km |
better than 20%
|
| CO2 emissions | 246 g/km | 207 g/km |
better than 19%
|
| Cargo volume | 439 l | 481 l |
better than 53%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,540 kg | 1,350 kg |
better than 23%
|
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 (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 |