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BMW 318ti Compact

General information

ModelBMW 318ti Compact
Year1995
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.7 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 driving10.2 litres/100 km (23.17 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving7.4 litres/100 km (32.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.7 litres/100 km (41.63 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 power141.90 PS (104 kW or 140 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque200.00 Nm (20.4 kgf-m or 147.5 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Compression10.2:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed214.0 km/h (133.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1032 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4870 litres (1,287 gallons)
Cargo space310 litres (82 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 286 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 276 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1375 kg (3,031.4 pounds)
Overall length4270 mm (168.1 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Wheelbase2690 mm (105.9 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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