What is the difference between E46 M3 and 330Ci?

The M3 is obviously the more powerful of the two, with 338 hp from its 3.2 liter I6 engine, while the 330ci makes only 231 from its 3.0 liter I6. The M3 can get from 0-60 mph in under five seconds, while the 330ci does the same sprint in just over six seconds.

What engine is in the BMW E46 330Ci?

BMW M54 3.0 Liter engine
The BMW M54 3.0 Liter engine is the powerhouse behind the 330ci. It is pictured below on my car. It features dual VANOS variable valve timing, which allows more torque to be available in the lower Rpm range.

Does E46 M3 hood fit 330Ci?

yes it will fit.

Is the BMW 330i a E46 M3?

It was an E46 exclusive, sold from 2003-2005 for the BMW 330i sedan and 2004-2006 BMW 330Ci 2-door coupes and convertibles. While the E46 ZHP didn’t have the M3’s engine, it’s not inaccurate to call it a ‘baby M3’, CarBuzz reports.

Is a 330Ci an E46?

The BMW 330Ci is part of the E46 generation of the Bavarian company’s popular 3 Series lineup. The E46 was preceded by the E36 and was later replaced by the even better performing and more competent E90 and E92 generation 3 Series.

How much horsepower does a E46 M3 have?

around 355 horsepower
The owner estimates the M3 is making around 355 horsepower (265 kilowatts) at the crank, versus an original output of 333 hp (248 kW). The M3 makes two runs on the dyno – one in regular mode and one in Sport.

Is E36 better than E46?

The E36 is probably the more reliable car, though. Mechanically, the E46 is just a mild evolution of the E36, so it will suffer from all the same E36 problems (which are fairly minor), but then also have a few other trouble spots due to being slightly more complex compared to the E36.

What’s the difference between BMW 330i and M3?

Those numbers long since stopped corresponding to exact displacements, but bigger numbers still mean bigger engines: the 330i packs a turbocharged 2.0-litre inline-four making 255 horsepower and 294 pound-feet of torque, while the M340i uses a turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-six that spins up 382 hp and 369 lb-ft.

What engine does E46 M3 have?

S54B32
The BMW M3 E46 Engine. The 3.2-litre S54B32 engine built on the legacy of its predecessor.

What engine is in 2004 BMW 330Ci?

3.0 L 6-cylinder2004 BMW 330Ci / Engine

What engine does the Mercedes Benz E46 E3 have?

The M3 version of the E46 was powered by the S54 straight-six engine. The M3 was released in late 2000 and was available in coupé and convertible body styles.

What is the redline of the Mercedes Benz E46 M3?

The E46 M3, first introduced in October 2000, was available with the 3.2-litre S54 M-tuned engine. It was available in coupé and convertible body styles. The M3’s S54 engine has a redline of 8,000 rpm.

What happened to the E46 330ci coupes?

So fast forward twenty odd years and now these BMW E46 330Ci Coupes are getting hard to find, of course the dreaded rust has now surfaced on many, especially the front wings, boot lids and rear arches. Many have gone to BMW Heaven and others were converted into track day racers. Or simply, just modified (some tastefully, some not).

When did the BMW 3 Series E46 come out?

BMW 3 Series (E46) The BMW E46 is the fourth generation of the BMW 3 Series, which was produced from 1997 to 2006. The body styles of the range are: All-wheel drive, last available in the E30 3 Series, was reintroduced for the E46 on the 325xi, 330xi and 330xd models.