BMW 318i Touring (Touring E91)

BMW 3 series 2005 2.0 petrol description

Estate car / wagon BMW 318i Touring has been produced from January, 2006 to September, 2007. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 129 horsepower on 5750 rpm and torque 180 Nm (Newton metres) on 3250 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This BMW 3 series 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.25 litres.

BMW 318i Touring has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 318i Touring accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 206 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 318i Touring fuel consumption is 7.6 litres per 100km (13.2 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 63 litres or 16.64 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 820 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1060 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 8.1 litres per 100 km, which is 7% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 3 series fuel consumption.

BMW 3 series safety

During safety testing BMW 3 series has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 3 series is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW 3 series got one star.

With the same engine there is also BMW 3 series version with automatic gearbox (BMW 318i Touring AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1 seconds later (in 11 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 8.1 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 8.7 litres per 100 km.
BMW 3 series 2005

BMW 318i Touring technical data

Model: BMW 318i Touring
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2006. January ... 2007. September 
Engine: 1995 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 182 g/km
Power: 129 HP ON 5750 RPM Torque: 180 NM ON 3250 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 206 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.6 (combined) 10.5 (urban) 5.9 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100km (29 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres (16.6 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.52m (length) 1.82m (width) 1.44m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 460 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1385 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1970 kg

BMW 318i Touring engine N46B20

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1995 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
BMW 318i Touring oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.25 litres (4.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7.2 litres (7.6 quarts)
Power 129 - 150 HP ON 5750 RPM
Torque 180 - 200 NM ON 3250 RPM
Start of production (year) 2004
Duration of production 11 years
Engine also used on BMW 1 sērija BMW X3 BMW X1 BMW Z4

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All BMW 3 series estate car [2005 - 2008] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 318i Touring Jan 2006 — Sep 2007 2.0 Petrol 129 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 318i Touring Jan 2006 — Sep 2007 2.0 Petrol 129 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 318i Touring Sep 2007 — Sep 2008

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 143 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 318i Touring Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 2.0 Petrol 143 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Touring Sep 2005 — Sep 2007 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Touring Sep 2005 — Sep 2007 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Touring Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 2.0 Petrol 170 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Touring Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 2.0 Petrol 170 HP 6.7 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 318d Touring Jan 2006 — Sep 2007 2.0 Diesel 122 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 318d Touring Sep 2007 — Sep 2008

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 143 HP 4.8 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320d Touring Sep 2005 — Sep 2007 2.0 Diesel 163 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320d Touring Sep 2005 — Sep 2007 2.0 Diesel 163 HP 6.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320d Touring Sep 2007 — Sep 2008

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 177 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320d Touring Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 2.0 Diesel 177 HP 5.6 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 325i Touring Sep 2005 — Sep 2007 2.5 Petrol 218 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 325i Touring Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 2.5 Petrol 218 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 325i Touring Sep 2005 — Sep 2007 2.5 Petrol 218 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 325i Touring Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 2.5 Petrol 218 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 325xi Touring 4x4 Sep 2005 — Sep 2007 2.5 Petrol 218 HP 9.8 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 325xi Touring 4x4 Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 2.5 Petrol 218 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 325xi Touring 4x4 Sep 2005 — Sep 2007 2.5 Petrol 218 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
BMW 325xi Touring 4x4 Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 2.5 Petrol 218 HP 8.0 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
BMW 330i Touring Sep 2005 — Sep 2007 3.0 Petrol 258 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 330i Touring Sep 2005 — Sep 2007 3.0 Petrol 258 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 330xi Touring 4x4 Sep 2005 — Sep 2007 3.0 Petrol 258 HP 9.8 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 330xi Touring 4x4 Sep 2005 — Sep 2007 3.0 Petrol 258 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
BMW 330i Touring Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 3.0 Petrol 272 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 330i Touring Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 3.0 Petrol 272 HP 7.4 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 330xi Touring 4x4 Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 3.0 Petrol 272 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 330xi Touring 4x4 Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 3.0 Petrol 272 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
BMW 335i Touring Sep 2006 — Sep 2008 3.0 Petrol 306 HP 9.8 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 335i Touring Sep 2006 — Sep 2008 3.0 Petrol 306 HP 9.8 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 335xi Touring 4x4 Mar 2007 — Sep 2008

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds

3.0 Petrol 306 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 335xi Touring 4x4 Mar 2007 — Sep 2008 3.0 Petrol 306 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
BMW 325d Touring Sep 2006 — Sep 2008 3.0 Diesel 197 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 325d Touring Sep 2006 — Sep 2008 3.0 Diesel 197 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 330d Touring 3.0 Diesel 231 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 330d Touring 3.0 Diesel 231 HP 6.7 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 330xd Touring 4x4 3.0 Diesel 231 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 330xd Touring 4x4 3.0 Diesel 231 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
BMW 335d Touring Sep 2006 — Sep 2008

Most powerfull diesel version (286 HP)

3.0 Diesel 286 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
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