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BMW 318 ti Compact

General information

ModelBMW 318 ti Compact
Year2003
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating63.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1994 ccm (121.67 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded
Fuel city driving9.3 litres/100 km (25.40 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.7 litres/100 km (35.32 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.2 litres/100 km (45.67 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front driver/Pass, Front head (opt) and side, Rear side (opt)
Safety featuresCrumple zones front & rear, Gear shift interlock

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1994 ccm (121.67 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power142.76 PS (105 kW or 141 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque271.20 Nm (27.7 kgf-m or 200.0 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Max rev. per min.6500
Compression10.2:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Digital Motor Eletronics
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed
IgnitionElectronic

Speed and acceleration

Top speed211.0 km/h (131.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1133 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Chassis materialSteel
Max no. of doors2
Cargo space310 litres (82 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringABS, DSC
Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1260 kg (2,777.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1395 kg (3,075.4 pounds)
Towing weight670 kg (1,477.1 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

CO2 emissions180.0 g/km
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