Specifications: BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318d (115 Hp) Steptronic 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318d (115 Hp) Steptronic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)
Modification (Engine) 318d (115 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production 2001 year
End of production 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 9.1 l/100 km
25.8 US mpg
31 UK mpg
11 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 5.5 l/100 km
42.8 US mpg
51.4 UK mpg
18.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 6.8 l/100 km
34.6 US mpg
41.5 UK mpg
14.7 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 10.7 sec
Maximum speed 199 km/h
123.65 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 12.1 kg/Hp, 82.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.3 kg/Nm, 190 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 115 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 58.9 Hp/l
Torque 265 Nm @ 1750 rpm.
195.45 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M47D20
Engine displacement 1951 cm3
119.06 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 88 mm
3.46 in.
Compression ratio 19:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Diesel Commonrail
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 5.5 l
5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
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Coolant 7.9 l
8.35 US qt | 6.95 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1395 kg
3075.45 lbs.
Max. weight 1895 kg
4177.76 lbs.
Max load 500 kg
1102.31 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 410 l
14.48 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 63 l
16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4470 mm
175.98 in.
Width 1740 mm
68.5 in.
Height 1420 mm
55.91 in.
Wheelbase 2725 mm
107.28 in.
Front track 1480 mm
58.27 in.
Rear (Back) track 1495 mm
58.86 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size 6.5J x 15

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