Specifications: BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 318Ci (118 Hp) 1999, 2000, 2001

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 318Ci (118 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Coupe (E46)
Modification (Engine) 318Ci (118 Hp)
Start of production 1999 year
End of production 2001 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 5
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 11 l/100 km
21.4 US mpg
25.7 UK mpg
9.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.1 l/100 km
38.6 US mpg
46.3 UK mpg
16.4 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.9 sec
Maximum speed 206 km/h
128 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.9 kg/Hp, 91.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.1 kg/Nm, 140.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 118 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 62.3 Hp/l
Torque 180 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
132.76 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M43B19
Engine displacement 1895 cm3
115.64 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 85 mm
3.35 in.
Piston Stroke 83.5 mm
3.29 in.
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 4 l
4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
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Coolant 6 l
6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1285 kg
2832.94 lbs.
Max. weight 1785 kg
3935.25 lbs.
Max load 500 kg
1102.31 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 440 l
15.54 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 63 l
16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4488 mm
176.69 in.
Width 1757 mm
69.17 in.
Height 1369 mm
53.9 in.
Wheelbase 2725 mm
107.28 in.
Front track 1471 mm
57.91 in.
Rear (Back) track 1478 mm
58.19 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, manual 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 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size 16

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