BMW 318d Touring (Touring E46)

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BMW 3 series 2001 2.0 diesel description

Estate car / wagon BMW 318d Touring has been produced from March, 2002 to September, 2005. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 115 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 265 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 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 and turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 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-40 and oil capacity is 5 litres.

BMW 318d Touring has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 318d Touring accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 318d Touring in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 5.9 litres per 100km (16.9 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW 3 sērija 2001 - 2005 versions, city fuel economy - 7.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 63 litres or 16.64 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1060 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1280 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this BMW is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real BMW 3 series fuel consumption.

BMW 3 series safety

During safety testing BMW 3 series has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 3 series is evaluated 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 318d Touring AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1 seconds later (in 12 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 17 % - 6.9 litres per 100 km.

BMW 318d Touring technical data

Model:	BMW 318d Touring
Body style:	Estate car / wagon
Production period:	2002. March ... 2005. September
Engine:	1951 cm³ Diesel, 4 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	155 g/km
Power:	115 HP ON 4000 RPM	Torque:	265 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox:	Manual gearbox (5 gears)	Drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed:	200 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	11.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	5.9 (combined) 7.5 (urban) 4.9 (highway)
Real fuel consumption:	6.1 l/100km (38.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity:	63 litres (16.6 gallons)
Car dimensions:	4.48m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.41m (height)
Turning diameter:	10 meters
Trunk capacity:	435 litres
Gross weight:	1980 kg

BMW 318d Touring engine M47D20

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 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	1951 cm³
Number of cylinders	4
Bore (cylinder diameter)	84 mm
Stroke length (piston move)	88 mm
Compression ratio	19 : 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 318d Touring oil type	5W-40
Oil capacity	5 litres (5.3 quarts)
Power	116 - 136 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque	265 - 280 NM ON 1750 RPM
Start of production (year)	1998
Duration of production	9 years
Engine also used on	BMW 5 sērija

Carmakers tend to use similar engines with different parameters for models available in different markets and time periods.

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All BMW 3 series estate car [2001 - 2005] modifications

Modification	Engine	Power	Consumption	Gearbox	Drive type
BMW 316i Touring Mar 2002 — Sep 2005 Most fuel efficient petrol version	1.8 Petrol	116 HP	7.3 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 316i Touring Mar 2002 — Sep 2005	1.8 Petrol	116 HP	8.1 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 318i Touring Sep 2001 — Sep 2005	2.0 Petrol	143 HP	7.4 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 318i Touring Sep 2001 — Sep 2005	2.0 Petrol	143 HP	8.2 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 318d Touring Mar 2002 — Sep 2005 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption	2.0 Diesel	115 HP	5.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 318d Jan 2003 — Dec 2005 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption	2.0 Diesel	115 HP	5.8 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 318d Jan 2003 — Dec 2005	2.0 Diesel	115 HP	6.8 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 318d Touring Mar 2003 — Sep 2005	2.0 Diesel	115 HP	6.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 320d Touring Sep 2001 — Mar 2003 Most fuel efficient diesel version	2.0 Diesel	150 HP	5.7 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 320d Touring Mar 2003 — Sep 2005	2.0 Diesel	150 HP	5.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 320d Touring Sep 2001 — Sep 2005	2.0 Diesel	150 HP	7.1 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 320i Touring Sep 2001 — Sep 2005	2.2 Petrol	170 HP	9.0 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 320i Touring Sep 2001 — Sep 2005	2.2 Petrol	170 HP	9.6 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 325i Touring Sep 2001 — Sep 2005	2.5 Petrol	192 HP	9.2 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 325i Touring Sep 2001 — Sep 2005	2.5 Petrol	192 HP	9.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 325xi Touring 4x4 Sep 2001 — Sep 2005	2.5 Petrol	192 HP	10.0 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	All wheel
BMW 325xi Touring 4x4 Sep 2001 — Sep 2005	2.5 Petrol	192 HP	11.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	All wheel
BMW 330d Touring Sep 2001 — Mar 2003	2.9 Diesel	184 HP	7.0 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 330d Touring Sep 2001 — Mar 2003	2.9 Diesel	184 HP	8.1 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 330xd Touring 4x4 Sep 2001 — Mar 2003	2.9 Diesel	184 HP	7.8 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	All wheel
BMW 330xd Touring 4x4 Sep 2001 — Mar 2003	2.9 Diesel	184 HP	8.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	All wheel
BMW 330i Touring Sep 2001 — Mar 2003 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds	3.0 Petrol	231 HP	9.3 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 330i Touring Mar 2003 — Sep 2005 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds	3.0 Petrol	231 HP	9.3 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 330i Touring Sep 2001 — Sep 2005	3.0 Petrol	231 HP	9.8 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 330xi Touring 4x4 Sep 2001 — Mar 2003 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds	3.0 Petrol	231 HP	9.8 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	All wheel
BMW 330xi Touring 4x4 Mar 2003 — Sep 2005	3.0 Petrol	231 HP	10.0 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel
BMW 330xi Touring 4x4 Sep 2001 — Sep 2005	3.0 Petrol	231 HP	11.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	All wheel
BMW 330d Touring Mar 2003 — Sep 2005	3.0 Diesel	204 HP	6.8 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 330d Touring Mar 2003 — Sep 2005	3.0 Diesel	204 HP	7.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 330xd Touring 4x4 Mar 2003 — Sep 2005	3.0 Diesel	204 HP	7.8 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel
BMW 330xd Touring 4x4 Mar 2003 — Sep 2005	3.0 Diesel	204 HP	8.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	All wheel

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