BMW 3 Series Compact (E46)
318ti (143 Hp) Steptronic
2001 – 2005 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 5-speed automatic
- Power
- 143 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.2 s
- Top speed
- 211 km/h131 mph
- Combined
- 7.9 l/100 km29.8 mpg
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Generation
- 3 Series Compact (E46)
- Modification (Engine)
- 318ti (143 Hp) Steptronic
- Start of production
- 2001
- End of production
- 2005
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 3
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 11.0 l/100 km21.4 mpg
- Fuel consumption (extra urban)
- 6.1 l/100 km38.6 mpg
- Fuel consumption (combined)
- 7.9 l/100 km29.8 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 10.2 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 9.7 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 211 km/h131 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 9.6 kg/Hp21.2 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 6.9 kg/Nm20.6 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 143 Hp
- Power at
- 6000 rpm
- Power per litre
- 71.7
- Torque
- 200 Nm148 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 3750 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- N42B20
- Engine displacement
- 1995 cm³1995 cm³ (122 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Cylinder bore
- 84 mm3.3 in
- Piston stroke
- 90 mm3.5 in
- Compression ratio
- 10.2 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-port manifold injection
- Engine aspiration
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.25 l1.1 gal
- Coolant
- 7.5 l2.0 gal
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1375 kg3031 lb
- Max. weight
- 1800 kg3968 lb
- Max load
- 425 kg937 lb
- Trunk (boot) space - minimum
- 310 l81.9 gal
- Trunk (boot) space - maximum
- 1100 l290.6 gal
- Fuel tank capacity
- 63 l16.6 gal
- Max. roof load
- 75 kg165 lb
- Permitted towbar download
- 75 kg165 lb
Dimensions
- Length
- 4262 mm167.8 in
- Width
- 1751 mm68.9 in
- Height
- 1408 mm55.4 in
- Wheelbase
- 2725 mm107.3 in
- Front track
- 1474 mm58.0 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1483 mm58.4 in
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- Drive wheel
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears and type of gearbox
- 5 gears, automatic transmission
- Front suspension
- Wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Assisting systems
- ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
- Steering type
- Steering rack and pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic steering
- Tires size
- 205/55 R16
- Wheel rims size
- 7J x 16