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2017 BMW 330i

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 330i.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2017 BMW 330i is EPA-rated at 23/34/27 mpg city/highway/combined and has been independently tested at 5.4–5.5 sec 0–60 mph.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy23/34/27 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11425B3A1A5. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 800 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225/50R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	11425B3A1A5 alt 11428575211
Engine air filter	13718632502
Spark plug	12120040551
Battery	61215A40E29 alt 61216806755
Front wiper blades	61615A43585
Cabin air filter	64119237555 alt 64116821995

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	190.2 in
Overall width	72 in
Overall height	59.4 in
Wheelbase	115 in
Curb weight	4023 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	49/51

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	23 / 34 / 27 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	96 cu ft
Cargo volume	13 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 330i of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.4–5.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.40 sec — 2017 330 330i Sedan (Sport)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2017	330 330i Sedan (Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.40 sec	14.00 sec	248 hp	RWD
2017	330 330i Sedan (Sport) 2.0L Turbo I-4	5.50 sec	14.20 sec	248 hp	RWD
2016	330 330e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 7.6-kWh	5.60 sec	14.10 sec	248 hp	RWD
2016	330 330e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 7.6-kWh	5.80 sec	14.30 sec	248 hp	RWD
2016	330 330e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 7.6-kWh	6.00 sec	14.60 sec	248 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Clutch Fluid	DOT 4

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	3.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	14.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	35.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	18.0 ft-lbs
Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) Sensor Bolt(s)	37.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts	9.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Gap	Not adjustable in

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.19-1.23 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	800 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	760 cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	14.0 ft. lbs.	14 ft. lbs
2	70 degrees	70 degrees
3	70

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep 1995cc Liter Engines: Step 1: 30 ft. lbs.

2	+ 120 degrees. 1997cc Liter Engines: 26 ft. lbs. 1998cc Liter Engines: Step 1: 21 ft. lbs.	120 degrees
2	+ 180

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	180

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Gasoline engines · M8 Bolts

1	84 inch lbs.	84 in
2	55 degrees; M11 Bolts	55 degrees
1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	100 degrees; Diesel engines	100 degrees
1	18.0 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs
2	36.0 ft. lbs.	36 ft. lbs
3	60 degrees	60 degrees
4	60 degrees	60 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	18.0 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs
2	60 degrees	60 degrees
3	60

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

This vehicle uses condition-based service — it signals maintenance needs through its onboard service indicator rather than fixed mileage intervals. Items on the factory schedule:

Replace	Engine Oil Filter · Spark Plugs · Engine Oil · Cabin Air Filter · Engine Air Filter Element
Inspect	Windshield Washer System · Parking Brake System · Body Water Drains · Underbody · Brake Line · Tire Repair Kit Sealant · Disc Brake Caliper · Brake Rotor
Road test	Universal Vehicle Operation
Inspect Fluid Level	Engine Coolant System
Reset	Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Drain, Refill & Bleed	Brake Hydraulic System