Specifications: BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 318i (118 Hp) Automatic 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 318i (118 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Sedan (E46)
Modification (Engine) 318i (118 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1998 year
End of production 2001 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 12.7 l/100 km
18.5 US mpg
22.2 UK mpg
7.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.9 l/100 km
34.1 US mpg
40.9 UK mpg
14.5 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 11.6 sec
Maximum speed 202 km/h
125.52 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 4471 mm
176.02 in.
Width 1739 mm
68.46 in.
Height 1415 mm
55.71 in.
Wheelbase 2725 mm
107.28 in.
Front track 1481 mm
58.31 in.
Rear (Back) track 1488 mm
58.58 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 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Spring Strut
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

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