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BMW E46 3 Series 318i Specs

(2001 - 2005) - Technical Specifications for Years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Petrol

121.7 cu-in
1995 cm³

Inline 4

141 HP
143 PS / 105 kW

147 lb-ft
200 Nm

135 Mph
218 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 :	N42 B20A

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	MPI - Bosch Motronic ME 9.2

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	121.7 cu-in / 1995 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	3.31 x 3.54 inches 84.0 x 90.0 mm

Number of valves :	16 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	10.2

Horsepower :	141 HP / 143 PS / 105 kW @ 6000 rpm

Maximum torque :	147 lb-ft / 200 Nm @ 3750 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 :	23 MPG 10.2 L/100 km 28 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road NEDC :	43 MPG 5.5 L/100 km 51 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined NEDC :	33 MPG 7.2 L/100 km 39 MPG UK

Range :	544 miles / 875 km

Fuel Tank Capacity :	16.6 gallons 63 L 13.9 UK gallons

CO2 emissions :	175 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 :	175.98 inches / 447.0 cm

Width :	68.5 inches / 174.0 cm

Height :	55.91 inches / 142.0 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	2855 lbs / 1295 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	9.1 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 (10.87 inches / 276 mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/55 R16

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/55 R16

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

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