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BMW E46 3 Series 318i Specs

(1998 - 2001) - Technical Specifications for Years 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Petrol

115.6 cu-in
1895 cm³

Inline 4

116 HP
118 PS / 87 kW

132 lb-ft
180 Nm

128 Mph
206 km/h

BMW E46 3 Series 318i Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	E46

Body :	Sedan

Num. of Doors :	4 doors


BMW E46 3 Series 318i Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 4

Engine Code :	M43TUB19OL

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	MPI - Bosch BMS

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	115.6 cu-in / 1895 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	3.35 x 3.29 inches 85.0 x 83.5 mm

Number of valves :	8 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	9.7

Horsepower :	116 HP / 118 PS / 87 kW @ 5500 rpm

Maximum torque :	132 lb-ft / 180 Nm @ 3900 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual


BMW E46 3 Series 318i Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City NEDC :	21 MPG 11 L/100 km 26 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road NEDC :	39 MPG 6.1 L/100 km 46 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined NEDC :	30 MPG 7.9 L/100 km 36 MPG UK

Range :	495 miles / 797 km

Fuel Tank Capacity :	16.6 gallons 63 L 13.9 UK gallons

CO2 emissions :	190 g/km (BMW)

BMW E46 3 Series 318i Safety Ratings

Euro NCAP	BMW E46 3 Series 318i Euro NCAP Safety Rating Adult: Pedestrian: 4 of 5 1 of 5 Tested on: 2001


BMW E46 3 Series 318i Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	107.28 inches / 272.5 cm

Length :	176.02 inches / 447.1 cm

Width :	68.46 inches / 173.9 cm

Height :	55.71 inches / 141.5 cm

Front Axle :	58.31 inches / 148.1 cm

Rear Axle :	58.58 inches / 148.8 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	2833 lbs / 1285 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	10.9 kg/hp


BMW E46 3 Series 318i Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	5 seats

Trunk / Boot capacity :	15.5 cu-ft / 440 L


BMW E46 3 Series 318i Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (11.26 inches / 286 mm)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (11.02 inches / 280 mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	195/65 R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	195/65 R15

Front Wheels Width :	6.5"

Rear Wheels Width :	6.5"

Turning circle :	34.4 feet / 10.5 m

Front Suspension :	Independent. MacPherson. Coil Springs. Anti-roll bar.

Rear Suspension :	Multi-link. Coil Springs. Anti-roll bar