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BMW 330xi

General information

ModelBMW 330xi
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating65.3 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
Fuel city driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2979 ccm (181.78 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 speed209.0 km/h (129.9 mph)
0-60 miles6.3 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 space5010 litres (1,324 gallons)
Cargo space340 litres (90 gallons)
Optional cargo space1525 litres (403 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering. Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering. Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks, 330 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 336 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS) Antiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1812 kg (3,994.8 pounds)
Towing weight2004 kg (4,418.1 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 USD38540
CO2 emissions283.0 g/km
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