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BMW 318d

General information

ModelBMW 318d
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating66.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1995 ccm (121.73 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving5.8 litres/100 km (40.91 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1995 ccm (121.73 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power115.00 PS (85 kW or 113 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque280.00 Nm (28.6 kgf-m or 206.5 ft.lbs) at 1750 Rev. per min.
Compression17.0:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed204.0 km/h (126.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0782 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5010 litres (1,324 gallons)
Cargo space440 litres (116 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1470 kg (3,240.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1895 kg (4,177.8 pounds)
Towing weight1600 kg (3,527.4 pounds)
Overall length4480 mm (176.4 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR26370
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