BMW 318Ci (E46)

BMW 3 series 1999 1.9 petrol description

Coupe BMW 318Ci has been produced from September, 1999 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 300 up to 510 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
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This BMW 3 series 1.9 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

BMW 318Ci has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
BMW 318Ci accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 202 km/h.

BMW 318Ci fuel consumption is 9.2 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (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, the real everyday fuel consumption of this BMW is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. 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.