2002 BMW 330xi Sedan

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General

BMW 330xi Sedan

Curb weight, lb.:

Manual transmission

3483

Automatic transmission

3538

Weight distribution, front/rear, %:

Manual transmission

52.2/47.8

Automatic transmission

52.5/47.5

Wheelbase, in.

107.3

Track, front/rear, in.

57.9/58.3

Length, in.

176.0

Width, in.

68.5

Height, in.

56.5

Body

BMW 330xi Sedan

Type

Unitized all-steel structure

Aerodynamic drag coefficient

0.31

EPA size classification

Compact

Accommodations

BMW 330xi Sedan

Seating capacity, persons

Shoulder room, front/rear, in.

54.4/54.2

Head room, front/rear, in.:

without moonroof

38.4/37.5

with moonroof

37.0/37.4

Leg room, front/rear, in.

41.4/34.6

EPA interior volume, cu ft.

90.8

EPA cargo volume, cu ft.

10.7 Can be expanded via folding rear seats (optional sedans, standard coupe, NA convertible).

Engine & Electical

BMW 330xi Sedan

Engine type

DOHC inline 24-valve 6-cylinder, Double VANOS
steplessly variable valve timing

Bore x stroke, mm/in.

84.0 x 89.6 / 3.31 x 3.53

Displacement, cc/cu in.

2979/182

Compression ratio

10.2.1

Power @ rpm, hp

225 @ 5900

Torque @ rpm, lb-ft.

214 @ 3500

Engine-management system

Siemens MS 43 with knock control (2 sensors); variable valve timing, electronic throttle system, dual resonance intake
system, engine cooling & other functions included in control strategy

Fuel requirement

Premium unleaded

Fuel capacity, U.S. gal.

16.6

Battery capacity, amp-hr.

Alternator output rating, amp./W

120/1680

Drivetrain

5-Speed Automatic

5-Speed Manual

Drive system

Front Engine / All-wheel drive

Transmission

5-speed STEPTRONIC with Adaptive Transmission Control & selectable Sport mode
GM 5

5-speed
ZF C

Ratios

1st

3.42:1

4.21:1

2nd

2.22:1

2.49:1

3rd

1.60:1

1.66:1

4th

1.00:1

1.24:1

5th

0.75:1

1.00:1

Reverse

3.03:1

3.85:1

Final Drive Ratio

3.46:1

3.07:1

Chassis

BMW 330xi Sedan

Body/frame construction

Unitized steel

Front suspension

Struts, arc-shaped forged-aluminum lower arms with hydraulic cushion, coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar - 330i sedan & 330Ci coupe std., 330Ci convertible Sport Package: sport suspension calibration

Rear suspension

Multi-link system with Central Links, upper & lower lateral links (upper link of cast aluminum), coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar - 330i sedan & 330Ci coupe std., 330Ci convertible Sport Package: sport suspension calibration

Steering type

Rack & pinion, engine-speed-sensitive power assist

Overall ratio

13.7:1

Turns lock-to-lock

3.0

Turning circle, ft.

35.8

4-wheel ventilated disc brakes:

Diameter, front, mm/in.

325/12.8

Diameter, rear, mm/in.

320/12.6

Wheels (standard)

Cast alloy, 17 x 7.0

Wheels (optional)

Cast alloy, 17 x 7.0 (Sport Pkg.)

Tires (standard)

All-season, 205/55R-16 H-rated

Tires (optional)

     Cast alloy, 17 x 7.5 front / 17 x 8.5 rear (Sport Package all except 330xi)
     Cast alloy, 17 x 7.0 (330xi Sport Pkg., run-flat tire option all models)
     Cast alloy, 18 x 8.0 front / 18 x 8.5 rear (option requiring Sport Pkg., all except 330xi)

Stability-enhancement system

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including all-season traction control, Automatic Differential Brake, Dynamic Traction Control, electronic brake proportioning, antilock braking (ABS) & cornering/avoidance-stability enhancement;
xi (all-wheel-drive) models add 4-wheel traction control & Hill Descent Control

Chassis

BMW 330xi Sedan

Acceleration, 0-60 mph, sec.,

man./auto.†

6.9 / 7.5

Top speed, mph‡

128

Fuel economy, EPA est. MPG, city/highway:

manual transmission

20 / 27

automatic transmission

17 / 25

† BMW AG test results. Actual acceleration results may vary depending on specification of vehicle; road and environmental conditions; testing procedures and driving style. These results should be used for comparison only, and verification should not be attempted on public roads. BMW urges you to obey all posted speed limits and to please wear your safety belt at all times.
‡ Electronically limited

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