BMW 318d (E90)

BMW 3 series 2005 2.0 diesel description

Sedan BMW 318d has been produced from September, 2005 to September, 2007. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 122 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 280 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 Common Rail fuel system and turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 250 000 to 420 000 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 5.2 litres.

BMW 318d has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 318d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 206 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 318d in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 5.6 litres per 100km (17.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 7.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 61 litres or 16.12 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1080 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1380 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 6.3 litres per 100 km, which is 13% 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 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 3 series is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW 3 series got one star.

BMW 3 series 2005

BMW 318d technical data

Model: BMW 318d
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2005. September ... 2007. September 
Engine: 1995 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 150 g/km
Power: 122 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 280 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 206 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.6 (combined) 7.6 (urban) 4.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6.3 l/100km (37.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 61 litres (16.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.52m (length) 1.82m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 460 litres
Trunk max capacity: 460 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1950 kg

BMW 318d engine M47D20TU2

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 250,000 to 420,000 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 17 : 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 Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

BMW 318d oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.2 litres (5.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7.8 litres (8.2 quarts)
Power 122 - 163 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 280 - 340 NM ON 1750 RPM
Start of production (year) 1998
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on BMW 1 sērija

All BMW 3 series sedan [2005 - 2008] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 316i Feb 2008 — Sep 2008

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 122 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 318i Sep 2005 — Sep 2007 2.0 Petrol 129 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 318i Sep 2005 — Sep 2007 2.0 Petrol 129 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 318i Sep 2007 — Sep 2008

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 143 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 318i Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 2.0 Petrol 143 HP 6.4 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Mar 2005 — Sep 2007 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Mar 2005 — Sep 2007 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 2.0 Petrol 170 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 2.0 Petrol 170 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320si Mar 2006 — Sep 2006 2.0 Petrol 173 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 318d Sep 2005 — Sep 2007 2.0 Diesel 122 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 318d Sep 2007 — Sep 2008

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 143 HP 4.7 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320d Mar 2005 — Sep 2007 2.0 Diesel 163 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320d Mar 2005 — Sep 2007 2.0 Diesel 163 HP 6.7 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320d Sep 2007 — Sep 2008

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 177 HP 4.8 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320d Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 2.0 Diesel 177 HP 5.4 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 325i Mar 2005 — Sep 2007 2.5 Petrol 218 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 325i Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 2.5 Petrol 218 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 325i Mar 2005 — Sep 2007 2.5 Petrol 218 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 325i Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 2.5 Petrol 218 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 325xi 4x4 Sep 2005 — Sep 2007 2.5 Petrol 218 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 325xi 4x4 Sep 2005 — Sep 2007 2.5 Petrol 218 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
BMW 325xi 4x4 Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 3.0 Petrol 218 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 325xi 4x4 Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 3.0 Petrol 218 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
BMW 330i Mar 2005 — Sep 2007 3.0 Petrol 258 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 330i Mar 2005 — Sep 2007 3.0 Petrol 258 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 330xi 4x4 Sep 2005 — Sep 2007 3.0 Petrol 258 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 330xi 4x4 Sep 2005 — Sep 2007 3.0 Petrol 258 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
BMW 330i Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 3.0 Petrol 272 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 330i Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 3.0 Petrol 272 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 330xi 4x4 Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 3.0 Petrol 272 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 330xi 4x4 Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 3.0 Petrol 272 HP 8.0 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
BMW 335i Sep 2006 — Sep 2008 3.0 Petrol 306 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 335i Sep 2006 — Sep 2008 3.0 Petrol 306 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 335xi 4x4 Mar 2007 — Sep 2008

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds

3.0 Petrol 306 HP 9.7 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 335xi 4x4 Mar 2007 — Sep 2008 3.0 Petrol 306 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
BMW 325d Sep 2006 — Sep 2008 3.0 Diesel 197 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 325d Sep 2006 — Sep 2008 3.0 Diesel 197 HP 6.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 330d Sep 2005 — Sep 2008 3.0 Diesel 231 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 330d Sep 2005 — Sep 2008 3.0 Diesel 231 HP 7.4 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 330xd 4x4 Sep 2005 — Sep 2008 3.0 Diesel 231 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 330xd 4x4 Sep 2005 — Sep 2008 3.0 Diesel 231 HP 8.0 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
BMW 335d Sep 2006 — Sep 2008

Most powerfull diesel version (286 HP)

3.0 Diesel 286 HP 6.0 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
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