BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318i (143 Hp) 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318i (143 Hp) 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

General information

Name

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318i (143 Hp) 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Brand
Year of production

2001

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type
Powertrain architecture
Engine Modification

318i (143 Hp)

Power

143 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

200 Nm @ 3750 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

10.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

5.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

7.2 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

9.3 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

218 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
N42B20
Power
143 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
71.7 Hp/l
Torque
200 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
Engine displacement
1995 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
90 mm
Compression ratio
10.2
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1320 kg

Max weight (kg)

1820 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

63 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

410 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4470 mm

Width (mm)

1740 mm

Height (mm)

1420 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2725 mm

Front track (mm)

1480 mm

Rear track (mm)

1495 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Spring Strut

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

205/55 R16

Rear tires size

205/55 R16

Wheel rims size

7J x 16

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