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(2007 model)
5-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1995 cm3 / 121.7 cu in / 121.7 cu in, 105.1 kW / 140.9 hp / 140.9 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 190.0 N·m / 140.1 lb·ft / 140.1 lb·ft @ 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 210 km/h / 131 mph / 131 mph top speed, consumption 5.9 l/100km / 47.9 mpg-UK / 39.9 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 118i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 1 | Number made | |
| Model family | E87 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 1150 l / 40.61 cu ft / 40.61 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 4130 l / 145.85 cu ft / 145.85 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4239 mm / 166.9 in / 166.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 1350 kg / 2976 lb / 2976 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1748 mm / 68.8 in / 68.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1421 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2660 mm / 104.7 in / 104.7 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1484 mm / 58.4 in / 58.4 in | Towing weight | 1750 kg / 3858 lb / 3858 lb |
| Track rear | 1497 mm / 58.9 in / 58.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in / 5.7 in | Fuel capacity | 53 l / 11.7 UK gal / 14.0 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.59 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.3 | Frontal area (A) | 2.09 m2 / 22.5 sq ft / 22.5 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.63 m2 / 6.8 sq ft / 6.8 sq ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 15.7 kW / 21.0 hp / 21.0 hp |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | 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 details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.93 | |
| Fuel supply | direct petrol injection | Engine displacement | 1995 cm3 / 121.7 cu in / 121.7 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 498.75 cm3/cylinder / 30.436 cu in/cylinder / 30.436 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 12.0 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 105.1 kW / 140.9 hp / 140.9 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 190.0 N·m / 140.1 lb·ft / 140.1 lb·ft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 66.6 kW / 89.3 hp / 89.3 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 52.7 kW/l / 1.158 bhp/cu in / 1.158 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 95.2 N·m/l / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.85 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.38 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 210 km/h / 131 mph / 131 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 104.4 kW/ton / 79.1 bhp/ton / 79.1 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 8.80 s / 8.80 s / 8.80 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 7.9 l/100km / 35.8 mpg-UK / 29.8 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 4.7 l/100km / 60.1 mpg-UK / 50.0 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 5.9 l/100km / 47.9 mpg-UK / 39.9 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 140 g/km / 225 g/mi / 225 g/mi | |
| Range | 898 km / 558 mi / 558 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | Power assisted steering |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | Multi-link | |
| Wheels front | 6.5J x 16 | Wheels rear | 6.5J x 16 |
| Tyres front | 195/55 R 16 | Tyres rear | 195/55 R 16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | 292 mm / 11.5 in / 11.5 in | Brake diameter rear | 296 mm / 11.7 in / 11.7 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), ASC (automatic stabilisation control) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 118i
