BMW 318i (E46)

BMW 3 series 1998 1.9 petrol description

Sedan BMW 318i has been produced from April, 1998 to September, 2001. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.9 litres, which produces power of 118 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 180 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, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 300 000 and 510 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This BMW 3 series 1.9 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 202 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 318i fuel consumption is 9.2 litres per 100km (10.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 63 litres or 16.64 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 9.8 litres per 100 km, which is 7% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 3 series fuel consumption.

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 2 seconds faster (in 10 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 13 % - 8.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.4 litres per 100 km or 14 % - 8.4 litres per 100 km.
BMW 3 series 1998

BMW 318i technical data

Model: BMW 318i
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1998. April ... 2001. September 
Engine: 1895 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 220 g/km
Power: 118 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 180 NM ON 3900 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 202 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.2 (combined) 13.0 (urban) 6.9 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.8 l/100km (24 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres (16.6 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.47m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 10 meters
Trunk capacity: 440 litres
Gross weight: 1820 kg

BMW 318i engine M43TUB19 OL

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 300,000 to 510,000 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 1895 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 85 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 83.5 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 litres (6.3 quarts)
Power 118 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 180 NM ON 3900 RPM
Start of production (year) 1993
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on BMW Z3

All BMW 3 series sedan [1998 - 2001] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 316i Jan 1999 — Sep 2001

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.9 Petrol 105 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 316i Jan 1999 — Sep 2001 1.9 Petrol 105 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 318i 1.9 Petrol 118 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 318i 1.9 Petrol 118 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Apr 1998 — Sep 2000 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Apr 1998 — Sep 2000 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 320d

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 136 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 320d Sep 2000 — Sep 2001 2.0 Diesel 136 HP 6.9 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Sep 2000 — Sep 2001 2.2 Petrol 170 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Sep 2000 — Sep 2001 2.2 Petrol 170 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 323i Apr 1998 — Sep 2000 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 323i Apr 1998 — Sep 2000 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 325i Sep 2000 — Sep 2001 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 325i Sep 2000 — Sep 2001 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 325xi 4x4 Sep 2000 — Sep 2001 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
BMW 325xi 4x4 Sep 2000 — Sep 2001 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
BMW 328i Apr 1998 — Jun 2000 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 328i Apr 1998 — Jun 2000 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 330d Sep 1999 — Sep 2001 2.9 Diesel 184 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 330d Jan 2000 — Sep 2001 2.9 Diesel 184 HP 8.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 330xd 4x4 Sep 2000 — Sep 2001 2.9 Diesel 184 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
BMW 330xd 4x4 Jan 2000 — Sep 2001 2.9 Diesel 184 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
BMW 330i Jun 2000 — Sep 2001

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds

3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 330i Jun 2000 — Sep 2001 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 330xi 4x4 Jun 2000 — Sep 2001 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
BMW 330xi 4x4 Jun 2000 — Sep 2001 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
BMW 3 series 1998 reviews
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