BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi 5MT (231 HP)
BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) · 2001 - present · Petrol
The BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi 5MT (231 HP) produces 231 hp and 300 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and reaches 243 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 9.8 l/100 km, equal to 234 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 231 hp
- Torque
- 300 Nm
- 0–100
- 6.7 s
- Top speed
- 243 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 | 243 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 9.8 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 13.5 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 7.6 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 234 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,478 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm |
| Cargo volume | 436 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,570 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,095 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 Touring (E46) 330xi 5MT (231 HP) compared with 5,085 trims of other cars from the 1998–2004 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | 163 hp |
better than 84%
|
| Torque | 300 Nm | 254 Nm |
better than 70%
|
| Top speed | 243 km/h | 201 km/h |
better than 89%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s | 10.5 s |
better than 91%
|
| Combined consumption | 9.8 l/100 km | 8.4 l/100 km |
better than 23%
|
| CO2 emissions | 234 g/km | 201 g/km |
better than 22%
|
| Cargo volume | 436 l | 505 l |
better than 50%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,570 kg | 1,414 kg |
better than 26%
|
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 Touring (E46)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316i 5MT (115 HP) | Petrol | 116 hp | 175 Nm | 11.2 s | 200 km/h | 7.3 l/100 km | 177 g/km | |
| 318d 5AT (115 HP) | Diesel | 116 hp | 265 Nm | 11.7 s | 195 km/h | 6.9 l/100 km | — | |
| 318d 5MT (115 HP) | Diesel | 116 hp | 265 Nm | 11.1 s | 200 km/h | 5.6 l/100 km | 155 g/km | |
| 316i 5AT (115 HP) | Petrol | 116 hp | 175 Nm | 12.2 s | 195 km/h | 8.1 l/100 km | 196 g/km | |
| 318i 5AT (143 HP) | Petrol | 143 hp | 201 Nm | 10.5 s | 209 km/h | 8.2 l/100 km | 199 g/km | |
| 318i 5MT (143 HP) | Petrol | 143 hp | 201 Nm | 9.6 s | 213 km/h | 7.4 l/100 km | 179 g/km | |
| 320d 6MT (150 HP) | Diesel | 150 hp | 330 Nm | 9.2 s | 216 km/h | 5.9 l/100 km | 158 g/km | |
| 320d 5AT (150 HP) | Diesel | 150 hp | 330 Nm | 9.5 s | 208 km/h | 7.2 l/100 km | 190 g/km | |
| 320d 5MT (150 HP) | Diesel | 150 hp | 330 Nm | 9.3 s | 211 km/h | 5.7 l/100 km | 153 g/km | |
| 320i 5MT (170 HP) | Petrol | 170 hp | 210 Nm | 8.5 s | 224 km/h | 9.0 l/100 km | 216 g/km | |
| 320i 5AT (170 HP) | Petrol | 170 hp | 210 Nm | 9.6 s | 220 km/h | 9.6 l/100 km | 230 g/km | |
| 330d 5AT (184 HP) | Diesel | 184 hp | 390 Nm | 8.3 s | 225 km/h | 8.1 l/100 km | 216 g/km |