BMW 318d (E46)

BMW 3 series 2001 2.0 diesel description

Sedan BMW 318d has been produced from March, 2003 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. 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 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 318d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 199 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 318d in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 6.8 litres per 100km (14.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 63 litres or 16.64 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 920 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1140 kilometers on highway.

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 manual gearbox (BMW 318d MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 18 % - 5.6 litres per 100 km.
BMW 3 series 2001

BMW 318d technical data

Model: BMW 318d
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2003. March ... 2005. March 
Engine: 1951 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 115 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 265 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 199 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.8 (combined) 9.1 (urban) 5.5 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres (16.6 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.47m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 10 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 440 litres
Gross weight: 1925 kg

BMW 318d 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 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7.9 litres (8.4 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

All BMW 3 series sedan [2001 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 316i Mar 2002 — Jan 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 116 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 316i Mar 2002 — Jan 2005 1.8 Petrol 116 HP 8.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 316i Sep 2001 — Mar 2002 1.9 Petrol 105 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 316i Sep 2001 — Mar 2002 1.9 Petrol 105 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 318i Sep 2001 — Jan 2005 2.0 Petrol 143 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 318i Sep 2001 — Jan 2005 2.0 Petrol 143 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 318d

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 115 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 318d Mar 2003 — Mar 2005 2.0 Diesel 115 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 320d Sep 2001 — Mar 2003

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 150 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 320d Mar 2003 — Mar 2005 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320d 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 6.9 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 320i 2.2 Petrol 170 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 320i 2.2 Petrol 170 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 325i 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 325i 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 325xi 4x4 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
BMW 325xi 4x4 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
BMW 330d Sep 2001 — Mar 2003 2.9 Diesel 184 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 330d Sep 2001 — Mar 2003 2.9 Diesel 184 HP 8.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 330xd 4x4 Sep 2001 — Mar 2003 2.9 Diesel 184 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
BMW 330xd 4x4 Sep 2001 — Mar 2003 2.9 Diesel 184 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
BMW 330i Sep 2001 — Mar 2003

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 Mar 2003 — Mar 2005

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds

3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 330i 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 330xi 4x4 Sep 2001 — Mar 2003 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
BMW 330xi 4x4 Mar 2003 — Mar 2005 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 330xi 4x4 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
BMW 330d Mar 2003 — Mar 2005 3.0 Diesel 204 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 330d Mar 2003 — Mar 2005 3.0 Diesel 204 HP 7.7 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 330xd 4x4 Mar 2003 — Mar 2005 3.0 Diesel 204 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 330xd 4x4 Mar 2003 — Mar 2005 3.0 Diesel 204 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
BMW 3 series 2001 reviews
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