BMW 318Ci (E46)

BMW 3 series 1999 2.0 petrol description

Coupe BMW 318Ci has been produced from September, 2001 to March, 2003. 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 240 000 to 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 318Ci has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 318Ci accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 218 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 318Ci in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.2 litres per 100km (13.9 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW 3 sērija 1999 - 2003 versions, 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.