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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 318Ci (143 Hp) Automatic

General information

Brand
BMW
Model
3 Series
Generation
3 Series Coupe (E46)
Modification (Engine)
318Ci (143 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
2001
End of production
2003
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
5
Doors
2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
9.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
5.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
6.1 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
9.7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Maximum speed
214 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
9.2 kg/Hp, 109.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.6 kg/Nm, 152.7 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
143 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
71.7 Hp/l
Torque
200 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
N42B20
Engine displacement
1995 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
84 mm
Piston Stroke
90 mm
Compression ratio
10.2
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
7.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1310 kg
Max. weight
1810 kg
Max load
500 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
410 l
Fuel tank capacity
63 l
Max. roof load
75 kg
Permitted towbar download
75 kg

Dimensions

Length
4490 mm
Width
1755 mm
Height
1370 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Front track
1470 mm
Rear (Back) track
1485 mm

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
Tire size
205/55 R16
Wheel rim size
7J x 16