BMW 318i (E36)

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BMW 3 series 1991 1.8 petrol description

Sedan BMW 318i has been produced from September, 1993 to April, 1998. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 115 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 168 Nm (Newton metres) on 3900 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 280 up to 480 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This BMW 3 series 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

BMW 318i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
BMW 318i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

BMW 318i fuel consumption is 8.6 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (11.6 km/l), city fuel economy - 12 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 980 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 9.6 litres per 100 km, which is 12% 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 2 stars from five, which means quite low safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 3 series is evaluated with two stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW 3 series got two stars.

With the same engine there is also BMW 3 series version with manual gearbox (BMW 318i MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1 seconds faster (in 11 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 7.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 13 % - 8.4 litres per 100 km.

BMW 318i technical data

Model:	BMW 318i
Body style:	Sedan
Production period:	1993. September ... 1998. April
Engine:	1796 cm³ Petrol, 4 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	no data
Power:	115 HP ON 5500 RPM	Torque:	168 NM ON 3900 RPM
Gearbox:	Automatic gearbox (4 gears)	Drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed:	200 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	12.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	8.6 (combined) 12.0 (urban) 6.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption:	9.6 l/100km (24.5 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity:	65 litres (17.2 gallons)
Car dimensions:	4.43m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.39m (height)
Turning diameter:	10 meters
Ground clearance:	110 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity:	435 litres
Gross weight:	1735 kg

BMW 318i engine M43B18

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 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	1796 cm³
Number of cylinders	4
Bore (cylinder diameter)	84 mm
Stroke length (piston move)	81 mm
Compression ratio	9.7 : 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 oil type	5W-30
Oil capacity	4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity	6.5 litres (6.9 quarts)
Power	115 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque	168 NM ON 3900 RPM
Start of production (year)	1993
Duration of production	9 years
	Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 1996 onwards.
Engine also used on	BMW 5 sērija BMW Z3
	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 sedan [1991 - 1998] modifications

Modification	Engine	Power	Consumption	Gearbox
BMW 316i Jan 1991 — Sep 1993	1.6 Petrol	99 HP	7.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 316i Jan 1991 — Sep 1993	1.6 Petrol	100 HP	8.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾
BMW 316i Sep 1993 — Apr 1998 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption	1.6 Petrol	102 HP	7.7 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 316i Sep 1993 — Apr 1998	1.6 Petrol	102 HP	8.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾
BMW 318tds Oct 1994 — Apr 1998 Most fuel efficient diesel version	1.7 Diesel	90 HP	6.5 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 318i Jan 1991 — Sep 1993	1.8 Petrol	113 HP	8.3 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 318i Jan 1991 — Sep 1993	1.8 Petrol	113 HP	8.6 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾
BMW 318i Sep 1993 — Apr 1998	1.8 Petrol	115 HP	7.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 318i Sep 1993 — Apr 1998	1.8 Petrol	115 HP	8.6 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾
BMW 318is Jan 1991 — Dec 1996 Most fuel efficient petrol version	1.8 Petrol	140 HP	6.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 318is Jan 1991 — Dec 1996 Most fuel efficient petrol version	1.8 Petrol	140 HP	6.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾
BMW 318is Mar 1996 — Apr 1998 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption	1.9 Petrol	140 HP	8.0 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 318is Mar 1996 — Apr 1998	1.9 Petrol	140 HP	8.8 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾
BMW 320i	2.0 Petrol	150 HP	9.0 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 320i	2.0 Petrol	150 HP	10.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 323i Mai 1995 — Apr 1998	2.5 Petrol	170 HP	9.0 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 323i Mai 1995 — Apr 1998	2.5 Petrol	170 HP	10.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 325i Jan 1991 — Mar 1995	2.5 Petrol	192 HP	8.8 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 325i Jan 1991 — Mar 1995	2.5 Petrol	192 HP	9.3 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 325td	2.5 Diesel	115 HP	7.4 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 325td	2.5 Diesel	115 HP	8.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾
BMW 325tds Sep 1993 — Apr 1998 Most powerfull diesel version (143 HP)	2.5 Diesel	143 HP	7.3 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 325tds Sep 1993 — Apr 1998 Most powerfull diesel version (143 HP)	2.5 Diesel	143 HP	8.3 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 328i Jan 1995 — Apr 1998 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds	2.8 Petrol	193 HP	9.2 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
BMW 328i Jan 1995 — Apr 1998 Most powerfull petrol version (193 HP)	2.8 Petrol	193 HP	10.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾

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