BMW 330xd (E90)

BMW 3 series 2005 3.0 diesel description

Sedan BMW 330xd has been produced from September, 2005 to September, 2008. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 231 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 500 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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BMW 330xd has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and manual gearbox with 6 gears. BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering.
BMW 330xd accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 242 km/h.

BMW 330xd fuel consumption is 7.2 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (13.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 61 litres or 16.12 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 840 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1040 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this BMW is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real BMW 3 series fuel consumption.

BMW 3 series safety

During safety testing BMW 3 series has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 3 series is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW 3 series got one star.