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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318i (143 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)
Modification (Engine) 318i (143 Hp)
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 10.2 l/100 km
23.1 US mpg
27.7 UK mpg
9.8 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 7.2 l/100 km
32.7 US mpg
39.2 UK mpg
13.9 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.8 sec
Maximum speed 218 km/h
135.46 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 9.2 kg/Hp, 108.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.6 kg/Nm, 151.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 143 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 71.7 Hp/l
Torque 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
147.51 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code N42B20
Engine displacement 1995 cm3
121.74 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 90 mm
3.54 in.
Compression ratio 10.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 4.25 l
4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt
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Coolant 7.5 l
7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1320 kg
2910.1 lbs.
Max. weight 1820 kg
4012.41 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, manual 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 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size 7J x 16

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