BMW 318i Touring (Touring E91)

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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 without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 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 automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 318i Touring accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 204 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 318i Touring in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.1 litres per 100km (12.3 km/l), city fuel economy - 11.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 63 litres or 16.64 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1020 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 8.7 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 manual gearbox (BMW 318i Touring MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1 seconds faster (in 10 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 7.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 8.1 litres per 100 km.

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:	195 g/km
Power:	129 HP ON 5750 RPM	Torque:	180 NM ON 3250 RPM
Gearbox:	Automatic gearbox (6 gears)	Drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed:	204 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	11.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	8.1 (combined) 11.6 (urban) 6.1 (highway)
Real fuel consumption:	8.7 l/100km (27 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:	2000 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.

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 [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 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	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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