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BMW 318 Ci Automatic

General information

ModelBMW 318 Ci Automatic
Year2002
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 driving11.4 litres/100 km (20.72 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.3 litres/100 km (28.51 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.5 litres/100 km (36.47 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1995 ccm (121.73 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power150.10 PS (110 kW or 148 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
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed214.0 km/h (133.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1046 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

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1435 kg (3,163.6 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
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