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BMW 330xi Sedan

General information

ModelBMW 330xi Sedan
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating65.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2993 ccm (182.63 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving11.9 litres/100 km (19.75 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.4 litres/100 km (22.66 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.3 litres/100 km (28.48 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Displacement2993 ccm (182.63 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power228.00 PS (168 kW or 225 HP) at 7400 Rev. per min.
Max torque290.18 Nm (29.6 kgf-m or 214.0 ft.lbs)
Compression10.2:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1443 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2577 litres (681 gallons)
Cargo space303 litres (80 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1580 kg (3,483.3 pounds)
Overall length4480 mm (176.4 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2740 mm (107.9 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD37500
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