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BMW 330i

General information

ModelBMW 330i
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2978 ccm (181.72 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.85 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2978 ccm (181.72 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power231.00 PS (170 kW or 228 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 stroke84.0 x 89.6 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1535 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space440 litres (116 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering
Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionMulitlink

Dimensions and weight

Weight1505 kg (3,318.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1930 kg (4,254.9 pounds)
Towing weight1700 kg (3,747.9 pounds)
Overall length4480 mm (176.4 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR35530
CO2 emissions283.0 g/km
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