(2002 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 318Ci | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E46 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4488 mm / 176.7 in / 176.7 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1757 mm / 69.2 in / 69.2 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.65 |
| Height | 1369 mm / 53.9 in / 53.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 1395 kg / 3075 lb / 3075 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2725 mm / 107.3 in / 107.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1471 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1483 mm / 58.4 in / 58.4 in | Fuel capacity | 63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.310 | Frontal Area | 1.98 m2 / 21.3 sq ft / 21.3 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.61 |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.93 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1995 cm3 / 121.7 cu in / 121.7 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 498.75 cm3/cylinder / 30.436 cu in/cylinder / 30.436 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 10.2 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 105.1 kW / 142.9 hp / 142.9 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 200.0 Nm / 147.5 lbft / 147.5 lbft at 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 103.7 kW / 141.0 bhp / 141.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 70.7 kW/l / 1.575 bhp/cu in / 1.575 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 100.25 Nm/l / 0.877 lbft/cu in / 0.877 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.38 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 218 km/h / 135 mph / 135 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 101.08 kW/ton / 137.43 bhp/ton / 137.43 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 9.30 s / 9.30 s / 9.30 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 10.4 l/100km / 27.2 mi/UK gal / 22.6 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 5.7 l/100km / 49.6 mi/UK gal / 41.3 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 7.4 l/100km / 38.2 mi/UK gal / 31.8 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 180 g/km / 290 g/mi / 290 g/mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.50 m / 34.45 ft / 34.45 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 7.0J x 16 | Wheels rear | 7.0J x 16 |
| Tyres front | 205/55 R 16 91V | Tyres rear | 205/55 R 16 91V |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 286 mm / 11.3 in / 11.3 in | Brake diameter rear | 276 mm / 10.9 in / 10.9 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 318Ci
