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BMW 3 Series E46 330d (1998 – 2001)



This BMW 3 Series E46 330d model was produced in the period between sep-1999 and aug-2001 model years. Also, this BMW is 5 seats 4 doors compact executive car (d) sedan (saloon).
Overview
Model:

BMW 330d (Sep-1999 – Aug-2001)

Body Style:

Sedan (Saloon), 4 doors, 5 seats

Engine:

Diesel, Straight 6, 2926 ccm

Power:

184 Hp @ 4000 rpm / 135 kW @ 4000 rpm

Torque:

390 Nm @ 1750 rpm

Speed:

7,2 s 0-100 km/h, max.speed 242 km/h

Fuel Consumption:

Urban: 9,1 l/100km
Highway: 5,2 l/100km
Mixed: 6,6 l/100km

Base Price:

32876 Euro

Equipped with straight 6 diesel engine with 2926 ccm capacity it produces 184 Hp and 135 kW power at 4000 rpm and 390 Nm torque at 1750 rpm with top claim speed 242 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 7,2 s

General info

Brand BMW
Model series 3 Series (E46) Limousine (05/98 – 08/01)
Model 330d 
Internal code E46
Model start Sep-1999
Model end Aug-2001
Model series start May-1998
Model series end Aug-2001
Body type Sedan (Saloon)
Vehicle class Compact executive car (D)
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5

Performance and Emissions

Equipped with straight 6 diesel engine with 2926 ccm capacity it produces 184 Hp and 135 kW power at 4000 rpm and 390 Nm torque at 1750 rpm with top claim speed 242 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 7,2 s

Power 135 kW / 184 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque 390 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Acceleration 7,2 s
Top speed 242 km/h
Fuel consumption city 9,1 l/100km
Fuel consumption highway 5,2 l/100km
Fuel consumption mixed 6,6 l/100km
CO2 emissions
Emissions category Euro 3
Fuel tank size 63 l

Official fuel consumption is 9,1 l/100km in the city, 5,2 l/100km on the highway and 6,6 l/100km in the mixed circle. Emission category is Euro 3 with carbon dioxide emissions on the Diesel fuel type

Dimensions & Weights

Wheelbase 2725 mm
Length 4471 mm
Width 1739 mm
Height 1415 mm
Turning circle 10,5 m
Luggage volume 440 l
Curb weight 1615 kg
Gross weight 2040 kg
Payload 425 kg
Towing capacity braked 12% 1800 kg
Towing capacity unbracked 750 kg
Vertical load 75 kg
Roof load 75 kg

Engine

Engine type Diesel
Fuel type Diesel
Injection type Direct injection
Fuel system
Aspiration Turbo
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2926 ccm
Valve gear
Valves total 24 valves total, 4 per cylinder

Transmission

Drivetrain Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual transmission, 6 speed
Start / stop system
Shift indicator

Suspension, brakes and tyres

For the better road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort in the chassis construction it has coil springs front suspension and coil springs rear suspension with discs brakes on the front axle and discs on the rear. Stock tire sizes are 225/45r17w front and 225/45r17w rear.

Front suspension Coil springs
Rear suspension Coil springs
Front brakes Discs
Rear brake Discs
Tire size front 225/45R17W
Tire size rear 225/45R17W
Tire pressure monitoring system
Tire pressure control designation
Runflat
Runflat designation

Safety equipment

Airbag driver Standard
Airbag passenger Standard
Front side airbag Standard
Front side airbag designation
Rear side airbag 337 Euro
Rear side airbag designation
Front head airbag Standard
Front head airbag designation Windowbag
Rear head airbag
Rear head airbag designation
Airbag Other
Airbag Other designation
Airbag deactivation
Airbag deactivation designation
Pre-crash system
Pre-Crash system designation
3-point belt rear center 77 Euro
3-point belt rear center – designation 3-Point harness
Rear headrests Standard
Rear head restraints Package
Active headrests
Isofix
Isofix designation
Child seat integrated
ABS Standard
Brake assist
Brake assist designation
City emergency brake assist
Emergency brake Assist
Collision warning
Cornering brake control Standard
Traction control Standard
Drive slip regulation ASC+T (Automatic stability control with traction control)
Electronic stability program Standard
Driving dynamics control Dynamic Stability Control
Vehicle Dynamics Control – Trailer
Charging status check
Brake light dynamic
Brake light dynamic designation
Active steering
Fog lights Standard
Cornering
Headlights
Variable light distribution
Xenon headlights 685 Euro
LED headlights
Laser headlights
Light sensor
Rain sensor 82 Euro
Auto distance control
Automatic distance control designation
Traffic jam assistant
Night view assist
Pedestrian detection
Drowsiness detection
Lane departure
Lane change assistant
Emergency assistant
Intersection assistant
Intersection assistant
Pedestrian protection system
Traffic sign recognition
Head-up display (HUD)
Speed ​​limiter
High-beam assistant

Warranty

Warranty (vehicle) No
Paint warranty No
Rust warranty 6 Years
Additional warranty Mobilitätsgarantie: unbegrenzt und europaweit für Ersthalter bei Einhaltung aller Inspektionen

Prices and additional equipment

Base price 32876 Euro
Air conditioner Standard
Central locking system Standard
Window lifter electr. Front Standard
Window lifter electr. Rear Standard
Parking aid 337 Euro
Parking aid designation Rear
Parking assistant
Trailer assist
Hill start assist
Radio 460 Euro
Radio designation BMW Reverse
Navigation 3477 Euro
Navigation designation Color display
Emergency function
Alloy wheels Standard
Leather interior 1897 Euro
Metallic paint 588 Euro

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