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BMW 330d

General information

ModelBMW 330d
Year1999
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating55.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2977 ccm (181.66 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
Transmission5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2977 ccm (181.66 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power186.00 PS (137 kW or 183 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque390.00 Nm (39.8 kgf-m or 287.7 ft.lbs) at 1750 Rev. per min.
Compression8.6:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 88.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1148 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4830 litres (1,276 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (476.4 inches)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1620 kg (3,571.5 pounds)
Overall length4480 mm (176.4 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity93.0 litres (24.57 gallons)
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