2002 BMW 3 Series 330i 5MT
The 2002 BMW 3 Series 330i 5MT is a 225-hp inline-6 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $33,990 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 225 horsepower at 5,900 rpm and 214 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The 3 Series measures 176.0 inches long on a 107.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,285 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $33,990 ($61,405 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $34,635 ($62,570 *) |
| Destination Charge | $645 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L Inline-6 (M54B30) aluminum, Double-VANOS |
| Horsepower | 225 hp @ 5,900 rpm |
| Torque | 214 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24V Double-VANOS |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.0 x 89.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Port injection (electronic throttle) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 4.21 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.49 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.66 |
| 4th Gear | 1.24 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| Final Drive | 2.93 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 16.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Strut, forged-aluminum lower arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link (Central Link), coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Turning Diameter | 34.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.8 in ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.6 in ventilated |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 7.0 |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 7.0 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176 in |
| Width | 68.5 in |
| Height | 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in |
| Front Track | 57.9 in |
| Rear Track | 58.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,285 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.2 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars