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(1998 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1895 cm3 / 115.6 cu in / 115.6 cu in, 86.5 kW / 116.0 hp / 116.0 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 180.0 N·m / 132.8 lb·ft / 132.8 lb·ft @ 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm, automatic 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 203 km/h / 126 mph / 126 mph top speed, consumption 9.2 l/100km / 30.7 mpg-UK / 25.6 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 318i Automatic | 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 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 440 l / 15.54 cu ft / 15.54 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 5090 l / 179.75 cu ft / 179.75 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4471 mm / 176.0 in / 176.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1395 kg / 3075 lb / 3075 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1739 mm / 68.5 in / 68.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1415 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2725 mm / 107.3 in / 107.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1481 mm / 58.3 in / 58.3 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1493 mm / 58.8 in / 58.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.28 | Frontal area (A) | 2.09 m2 / 22.5 sq ft / 22.5 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.59 m2 / 6.3 sq ft / 6.3 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 14.6 kW / 19.5 hp / 19.5 hp (est.) |
| 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 | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 83.5 mm / 3.29 in / 3.29 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.02 | |
| Fuel supply | Engine displacement | 1895 cm3 / 115.6 cu in / 115.6 cu in | |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 473.75 cm3/cylinder / 28.910 cu in/cylinder / 28.910 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 9.7 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 86.5 kW / 116.0 hp / 116.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 180.0 N·m / 132.8 lb·ft / 132.8 lb·ft at 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 50.3 kW / 67.4 hp / 67.4 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 45.6 kW/l / 1.003 bhp/cu in / 1.003 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 95.0 N·m/l / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.7 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.44 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 203 km/h / 126 mph / 126 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 83.2 kW/ton / 63.0 bhp/ton / 63.0 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 12.20 s / 12.20 s / 12.20 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 13.0 l/100km / 21.7 mpg-UK / 18.1 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 6.9 l/100km / 40.9 mpg-UK / 34.1 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 9.2 l/100km / 30.7 mpg-UK / 25.6 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 220 g/km / 354 g/mi / 354 g/mi | |
| Range | 685 km / 426 mi / 426 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft / 34.4 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 6.5J x 15 | Wheels rear | 6.5J x 15 |
| Tyres front | 195/65 R 15 91H | Tyres rear | 195/65 R 15 91H |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | 286 mm / 11.3 in / 11.3 in | Brake diameter rear | 280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 318i Automatic
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