BMW 318i (E46)

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BMW 3 series 2001 2.0 petrol description

Sedan BMW 318i has been produced from September, 2001 to January, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 143 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 200 Nm (Newton metres) on 3750 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, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 240 000 and 410 000 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 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.25 litres.

BMW 318i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 318i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 218 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 318i fuel consumption is 7.2 litres per 100km (13.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10 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 860 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1140 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 8.4 litres per 100 km, which is 17% 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.

With the same engine there is also BMW 3 series version with automatic gearbox (BMW 318i AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.7 seconds later (in 10 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 13 % - 8.1 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 9.2 litres per 100 km.

BMW 318i technical data

Model:	BMW 318i
Body style:	Sedan
Production period:	2001. September ... 2005. January
Engine:	1995 cm³ Petrol, 4 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	175 g/km
Power:	143 HP ON 6000 RPM	Torque:	200 NM ON 3750 RPM
Gearbox:	Manual gearbox (5 gears)	Drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed:	218 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.2 (combined) 10.0 (urban) 5.5 (highway)
Real fuel consumption:	8.4 l/100km (28 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
Seats:	5 seats
Trunk capacity:	440 litres
Gross weight:	1820 kg

BMW 318i engine N42B20

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 410,000 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 : 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	4.25 litres (4.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity	7.5 litres (7.9 quarts)
Power	143 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque	200 NM ON 3750 RPM
Start of production (year)	2001
Duration of production	6 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 2004 onwards.

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 [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

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