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BMW 318Ci

General information

ModelBMW 318Ci
Year2009
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating56.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1993 ccm (121.61 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving7.4 litres/100 km (31.79 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1993 ccm (121.61 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power150.00 PS (110 kW or 148 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque200.00 Nm (20.4 kgf-m or 147.5 ft.lbs) at 3600 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed219.0 km/h (136.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1075 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space410 litres (108 gallons)
Optional cargo space410 litres (108 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (409.4 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (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)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR28880
CO2 emissions192.0 g/km
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