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BMW 318td Compact

General information

ModelBMW 318td Compact
Year2002
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1995 ccm (121.73 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving7.6 litres/100 km (30.95 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving5.6 litres/100 km (42.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving4.5 litres/100 km (52.27 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1995 ccm (121.73 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power114.60 PS (84 kW or 113 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque281 Nm (28.7 kgf-m or 207.3 ft.lbs) at 1750 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed202.0 km/h (125.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0780 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space5010 litres (1,324 gallons)
Cargo space310 litres (82 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks, 286 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 276 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1470 kg (3,240.8 pounds)
Overall length4270 mm (168.1 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions151.0 g/km
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