BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Cd (204 hp)

Diesel engine with 204 hp (150 kW) and 302 lb-ft (410 Nm), built 2003–2006, coupe body, rear-wheel drive. It is the most powerful diesel version of the generation.

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Power204 hp (150 kW)
Torque302 lb-ft (410 Nm)
0–62 mph7.2 s
Top speed150 mph (242 km/h)
FuelDiesel

Specifications

Engine

Engine version330 Cd (204 hp)
Engine codeM57D30TU
Displacement3.0 L (2,993 cm³)
Cylinders6
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemDiesel common rail
Compression ratio17
Bore84 mm
Stroke90 mm
Engine oil capacity7.4 qt (7 l)
Engine systemsParticulate filter

Performance

Power204 hp (150 kW) @ 4000 rpm
Torque302 lb-ft (410 Nm) @ 1500 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)7.2 s
Top speed150 mph (242 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelDiesel
City26 mpg (9.1 l/100 km)
Highway36 mpg (6.6 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions285 g/mi (177 g/km)
Emission standardEuro 4
Fuel tank16.6 gal (63 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleCoupe
Doors4
Length176.7 in (4,488 mm)
Width69.2 in (1,757 mm)
Height53.9 in (1,369 mm)
Curb weight3,395 lb (1,540 kg)
Gross vehicle weight4,497 lb (2,040 kg)
Cargo volume14.5 cu ft (410 l)
Drag coefficient0.32

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveRear-wheel drive
Gears6
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionMacPherson strut
Rear suspensionCoil spring, wishbone, trailing arm
Tires225/45 R17
Wheels8J x 17
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a BMW 3 Series with this engine

  • On a diesel, check the particulate filter (DPF), the injectors and the dual-mass flywheel: they are the expensive repairs.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
330 Cd (204 hp) AutomaticDiesel204 hp (150 kW)

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