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BMW 330i

General information

ModelBMW 330i
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2999 ccm (183.00 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2999 ccm (183.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power259.00 PS (190 kW or 255 HP) at 6600 Rev. per min.
Max torque298.32 Nm (30.4 kgf-m or 220.0 ft.lbs) at 2750 Rev. per min.
Compression10.7:1
Bore x stroke85.0 x 88.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.3 seconds
0-60 miles6.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1431 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2633 litres (696 gallons)
Cargo space340 litres (90 gallons)
Optional cargo space1550 litres (410 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering. Power assisted steering. Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering.
Turn circle12 m (464.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS) ABS Antiblocking system (ABS). ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1812 kg (3,994.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1974 kg (4,351.9 pounds)
Towing weight1404 kg (3,095.3 pounds)
Overall length4530 mm (178.3 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheelbase2770 mm (109.1 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD36640
Aprox price as new EUR35930
CO2 emissions283.0 g/km
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