BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318i (143 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318i (143 Hp) /Sedan 2001 - 2005/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318i (143 Hp)?

7.2 l/100 km
32.7 US mpg
39.2 UK mpg
13.9 km/l

How fast is 2001 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318i (143 Hp)?

218 km/h | 135 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.3 sec
0-60 mph: 8.8 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Sedan 2001 318i (143 Hp)?

143 Hp, 200 Nm
148 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 2001 318i (143 Hp)?

2.0 l
1995 cm³
121.74 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2001 BMW 318i (143 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) Sedan 2001 318i (143 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

4470 mm
175.98 in.

What is the width of 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

1740 mm
68.5 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318i (143 Hp)?

1320 kg
2910 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318i (143 Hp)?

1820 kg
4012 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

410 l
14.5 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 318i (143 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)

Modification (Engine)

318i (143 Hp)

Start of production

2001 year

End of production

2005 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

10.2 l/100 km 23.1 US mpg
27.7 UK mpg
9.8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.5 l/100 km 42.8 US mpg
51.4 UK mpg
18.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.2 l/100 km 32.7 US mpg
39.2 UK mpg
13.9 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.3 sec

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

8.8 sec

Maximum speed

218 km/h 135 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9.2 kg/Hp, 108.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.6 kg/Nm, 151.5 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

1320 kg 2910 lbs.

Max. weight

1820 kg 4012 lbs.

Max load

500 kg 1102 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

410 l 14.5 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal

Max. roof load

75 kg 165 lbs.

Permitted towbar download

75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4470 mm 175.98 in.

Width

1740 mm 68.5 in.

Height

1420 mm 55.91 in.

Wheelbase

2725 mm 107.28 in.

Front track

1480 mm 58.27 in.

Rear (Back) track

1495 mm 58.86 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, manual transmission

Front suspension

Suspension strut

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

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