2000 BMW 330xi specifications

2000 BMW 330xi data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2725 mm 107.3 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4470 mm 176 inches
Width 1740 mm 68.5 inches
Height 1435 mm 56.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.64
Kerb weight 1600 kg 3527 lb
Weight distribution 52.7% front
fuel tank capacity 63 litres 13.9 [16.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.31
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3 litre
2979 cc
(181.79 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 89.6 mm
3.31 × 3.53 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAEnet)
228 PS (225 bhp) (168 kW)
at 5900 rpm
maximum torque
(SAEnet)
290 Nm (214 ft·lb) (29.6 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(SAEnet)
56.3 kW/litre
76.6 ps/litre
75.5 bhp/litre
1.24 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAEnet)
97.35 Nm/litre
1.18 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.2:1
Fuel system EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1223.3 kPa (177.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 496.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 206 km/h (128 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
142.58 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
104.86 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
140.63 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.54 kg/kW
15.93 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels all wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.07
general
Carfolio.com ID76516
Production total
Model code
Model family E46
RAC rating 26.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2000 BMW 330xi added 2001-03-07.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

BMW 3 Series - E46 models

2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 196.0 CO2 1435 kg
BMW 320Cd -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 167.0 CO2 1680 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1460 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1500 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1460 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1570 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1600 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1490 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1525 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1640 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1675 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1525 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1525 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1743 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1743 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 188.0 CO2 1585 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 199.0 CO2 1505 kg
BMW 320Cd -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 153.0 CO2 1490 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 185.0 CO2 1505 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2171 cm3/132.5cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 216.0 CO2 1520 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2171 cm3/132.5cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 230.0 CO2 1555 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 221.0 CO2 1545 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 232.0 CO2 1580 kg
3 door hatchback FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 227.0 CO2 1505 kg
BMW 325ti Compact -
3 door hatchback FR 6M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 215.0 CO2 1480 kg
Cars similar to the 2000 BMW 330xi
Alfa Romeo 166 3.0 V6 24v -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 2959 cm3/180.6cuin 226 PS 223 bhp 166 kW 1510 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 2959 cm3/180.6cuin 226 PS 223 bhp 166 kW 1550 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2976 cm3/181.6cuin 220 PS 217 bhp 162 kW 228.0 CO2 1425 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2976 cm3/181.6cuin 220 PS 217 bhp 162 kW 1425 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6CVT 2976 cm3/181.6cuin 220 PS 217 bhp 162 kW 226.0 CO2 1460 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF CVT 2976 cm3/181.6cuin 220 PS 217 bhp 162 kW 1460 kg
Audi A4 3.0 quattro -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 2976 cm3/181.6cuin 220 PS 217 bhp 162 kW 266.0 CO2 1515 kg
Audi A4 3.0 quattro -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2976 cm3/181.6cuin 220 PS 217 bhp 162 kW 276.0 CO2 1555 kg
Jaguar X-Type 3.0 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2967 cm3/181.1cuin 234 PS 231 bhp 172 kW 244.0 CO2 1555 kg
Jaguar X-Type 3.0 Automatic -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2967 cm3/181.1cuin 234 PS 231 bhp 172 kW 1595 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1476 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1483 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 3199 cm3/195.2cuin 221 PS 218 bhp 163 kW 1565 kg
Mercedes-Benz C 320 4Matic -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 3199 cm3/195.2cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1640 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2495 cm3/152.3cuin 215 PS 212 bhp 158 kW 1470 kg
Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 RB5 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1235 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1318 kg
Subaru Impreza WRX UK300 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1385 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2999 cm3/183.0cuin 220 PS 217 bhp 162 kW 1520 kg
Subaru Legacy B4 RS30 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 3000 cm3/183.1cuin 220 PS 217 bhp 162 kW 1490 kg
Toyota Brevis Ai300 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 220 PS 217 bhp 162 kW 1550 kg
Toyota Chaser 3.0 Avante G -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 220 PS 217 bhp 162 kW 1460 kg
Toyota Origin -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 215 PS 212 bhp 158 kW 1560 kg
Toyota Progres NC300 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 215 PS 212 bhp 158 kW 1480 kg