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BMW 330xi

General information

ModelBMW 330xi
Year2005
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2979 ccm (181.78 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving9.9 litres/100 km (23.76 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2979 ccm (181.78 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power228.00 PS (168 kW or 225 HP) at 5900 Rev. per min.
Max torque300.00 Nm (30.6 kgf-m or 221.3 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke84.1 x 89.6 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1412 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space5010 litres (1,324 gallons)
Cargo space440 litres (116 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1615 kg (3,560.5 pounds)
Max weight with load2040 kg (4,497.4 pounds)
Towing weight1800 kg (3,968.3 pounds)
Overall length4480 mm (176.4 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Wheelbase2770 mm (109.1 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR37870
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