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BMW 318 Ci

General information

ModelBMW 318 Ci
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating68.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1995 ccm (121.73 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving7.4 litres/100 km (31.79 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1995 ccm (121.73 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power143.00 PS (105 kW or 141 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque201 Nm (20.5 kgf-m or 148.3 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed218.0 km/h (135.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1025 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space410 litres (108 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). ABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1395 kg (3,075.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1820 kg (4,012.4 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length4490 mm (176.8 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Wheelbase2740 mm (107.9 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR28020
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