Specifications: BMW 3 Series Touring (E91 LCI, facelift 2008) 318i (143 Hp) Steptronic 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91 LCI, facelift 2008) 318i (143 Hp) Steptronic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Touring (E91 LCI, facelift 2008)
Modification (Engine) 318i (143 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production 2008 year
End of production 2012 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Station wagon (estate)
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 8.9 l/100 km
26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 5.6 l/100 km
42 US mpg
50.4 UK mpg
17.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 6.8 l/100 km
34.6 US mpg
41.5 UK mpg
14.7 km/l
CO2 emissions 159 g/km
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 210 km/h
130.49 mph
Emission standard Euro 5
Weight-to-power ratio 10.2 kg/Hp, 97.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.7 kg/Nm, 130.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 143 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 71.7 Hp/l
Torque 190 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
140.14 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code N43B20A
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 12:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Direct injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 4.25 l
4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt
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Coolant 9.2 l
9.72 US qt | 8.09 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1460 kg
3218.75 lbs.
Max. weight 2000 kg
4409.25 lbs.
Max load 540 kg
1190.5 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1385 l
48.91 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 63 l
16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal
Max. roof load 75 kg
165.35 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1400 kg
3086.47 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 695 kg
1532.21 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 75 kg
165.35 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4527 mm
178.23 in.
Width 1817 mm
71.54 in.
Width with mirrors folded 1989 mm
78.31 in.
Height 1418 mm
55.83 in.
Wheelbase 2760 mm
108.66 in.
Front track 1506 mm
59.29 in.
Rear (Back) track 1535 mm
60.43 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 141 mm
5.55 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.27
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.0 m
36.09 ft.
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 6 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Independent coil spring
Rear suspension Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Electric Steering
Tires size 205/55 R16 91H
Wheel rims size 7 J x 16

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