BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic /Cabriolet 2003 - 2006/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003)?

Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic?

8.4 l/100 km
28 US mpg
33.6 UK mpg
11.9 km/l

How environmentally friendly is BMW 3 Series 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic?

203 g/km CO₂

How fast is 2003 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic?

206 km/h | 128 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.3 sec
0-60 mph: 10.7 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2003 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic?

143 Hp, 200 Nm
148 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2003 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic?

2.0 l
1995 cm³
121.74 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2003 BMW 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) Cabriolet 2003 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 2003 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?

4488 mm
176.69 in.

What is the width of 2003 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?

1757 mm
69.17 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic?

1615 kg
3560 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic?

1960 kg
4321 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2003 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?

260 - 300 l
9.2 - 10.6 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic?

5, automatic transmission

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    - 325Ci (192 Hp) Steptronic
    - 325Ci (192 Hp)
    - 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic
    - 320Ci (170 Hp)
    - 320Cd (150 Hp)
    - 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic
    - 318Ci (143 Hp)

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003)

Modification (Engine)

318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic

Start of production

2003 year

End of production

February, 2006 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.6 l/100 km 20.3 US mpg
24.4 UK mpg
8.6 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.6 l/100 km 35.6 US mpg
42.8 UK mpg
15.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
33.6 UK mpg
11.9 km/l

CO₂ emissions

203 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

11.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

11.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

10.7 sec

Maximum speed

206 km/h 128 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

11.3 kg/Hp, 88.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.1 kg/Nm, 123.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

143 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

71.7 Hp/l

Torque

200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 148 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

N42B20

Engine displacement

1995 cm³ 121.74 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in.

Piston Stroke

90 mm 3.54 in.

Compression ratio

10.2:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1615 kg 3560 lbs.

Max. weight

1960 kg 4321 lbs.

Max load

345 kg 761 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

260 l 9.2 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

300 l 10.6 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1600 kg 3527 lbs.

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1500 kg 3307 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

680 kg 1499 lbs.

Permitted towbar download

75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4488 mm 176.69 in.

Width

1757 mm 69.17 in.

Height

1369 mm 53.9 in.

Wheelbase

2725 mm 107.28 in.

Front track

1471 mm 57.91 in.

Rear (Back) track

1483 mm 58.39 in.

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

5 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

205/55 R16

Wheel rims size

7J x 16

Specs of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic /2003, 2004, 2005, 2006/