BMW 318d (E46)

BMW 3 series 2001 2.0 diesel description

Sedan BMW 318d has been produced from September, 2001 to March, 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. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 310 000 and 520 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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This BMW 3 series 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5 litres.

BMW 318d has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 318d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 204 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 318d fuel consumption is 5.6 litres per 100km (17.9 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW 3 sērija 2001 - 2005 versions, city fuel economy - 7.4 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 63 litres or 16.64 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1120 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1400 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 6.1 litres per 100 km, which is 9% 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 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.