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Having your cake and eating it. Image by Shane O' Donoghue.

Having your cake and eating it
Pick of the updated BMW 3 Series range is the new 330d. Particularly in M Sport guise.

   


Reviews homepage -> BMW reviews -> 2008 BMW 3 Series -> 330d Saloon technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 155
0-62 mph (seconds): 6.1

Urban mpg: 38.7
Extra urban mpg: 58.9
Combined mpg: 49.6
CO2 (g/km): 152


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4531
Height (mm): 1421
Width (mm): 1817
Wheelbase (mm): 2760
Front track (mm): 1500
Rear track (mm): 1529
Cargo volume (litres): 460
Gross weight (kg): 2055
Kerb weight (kg): 1610
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 1800
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 750
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 61


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Inline turbocharged six-cylinder diesel engine mounted longitudinally in front. Intercooled.

Management: Emissions controlled to EU V levels.

Cubic capacity (cc): 2993
Compression ratio: 16.50:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 90.00 x 84.00
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder (24-valve).
Max. power (bhp): 241 at 4000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 384 at 1750 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual. Rear-wheel drive.

Gear ratios:
1st: 5.080:1
2nd: 2.804:1
3rd: 1.783:1
4th: 1.260:1
5th: 1.000:1
6th: 0.835:1
Reverse: 4.607:1
Final drive ratio: 2.353:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Double joint spring strut with caster offset. Small positive steering roll radius. Transverse force compensation and anti-dive.

Rear: Five-link rear axle in lightweight steel.

Steering: Power-assisted rack and pinion steering. 2.92 turns lock-to-lock.

Turning circle diameter (m): 11.00

Brakes: Ventilated discs all-round with single piston floating calipers. Front: 348 x 30mm. Rear: 336 x 22mm. ABS, ASC+T, EBV, CBC, DSC, ADB, DBC standard.

Wheels: 8.0J x 17-inch alloy

Tyres: 225/45 R17 91W RSC.







 

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