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BMW 318td Compact

(2002 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from2002
Model318td CompactIssued until
Serie3Number made
Model familyE46Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4264 mm / 167.9 in / 167.9 inGround clearance
Width1751 mm / 68.9 in / 68.9 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.56
Height1408 mm / 55.4 in / 55.4 inTotal (curb) weight1470 kg / 3241 lb / 3241 lb
Wheelbase2725 mm / 107.3 in / 107.3 inDry weight
Track front1474 mm / 58.0 in / 58.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1483 mm / 58.4 in / 58.4 inFuel capacity63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.300Frontal Area2.07 m2 / 22.3 sq ft / 22.3 sq ft
Cx0.62  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerBMWValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
FueldieselStroke90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.93
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1995 cm3 / 121.7 cu in / 121.7 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity498.75 cm3/cylinder / 30.436 cu in/cylinder / 30.436 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio17.0 : 1
AspirationturbochargedMax. output power84.3 kW / 114.6 hp / 114.6 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
Compressor typeMax. torque280.0 Nm / 206.5 lbft / 206.5 lbft at 1750 rpm / 1750 rpm / 1750 rpm
IntercoolerMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output83.1 kW / 113.0 bhp / 113.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output56.6 kW/l / 1.261 bhp/cu in / 1.261 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque140.35 Nm/l / 1.228 lbft/cu in / 1.228 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio2.47

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed202 km/h / 126 mph / 126 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio76.87 kW/ton / 104.51 bhp/ton / 104.51 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h10.50 s / 10.50 s / 10.50 sFuel consumption, City (urban)7.6 l/100km / 37.2 mi/UK gal / 30.9 mi/US gal
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)4.5 l/100km / 62.8 mi/UK gal / 52.3 mi/US gal
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)5.6 l/100km / 50.4 mi/UK gal / 42.0 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions151 g/km / 243 g/mi / 243 g/mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steering  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels front6.5J x 15Wheels rear6.5J x 15
Tyres front195/65 R 15 91HTyres rear195/65 R 15 91H
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brake diameter front286 mm / 11.3 in / 11.3 inBrake diameter rear276 mm / 10.9 in / 10.9 in
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 318td Compact

 
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