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BMW 3 Series E46 318ti compact (2001 – 2003)



This BMW 3 Series E46 318ti compact model was produced in the period between apr-2001 and mar-2003 model years. Also, this BMW is 5 seats 3 doors compact executive car (d) hatchback.
Overview
Model:

BMW 318ti compact (Apr-2001 – Mar-2003)

Body Style:

Hatchback, 3 doors, 5 seats

Engine:

Petrol (Gasoline), Straight 4, 1995 ccm

Power:

143 Hp @ 6000 rpm / 105 kW @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

200 Nm @ 3750 rpm

Speed:

9,3 s 0-100 km/h, max.speed 214 km/h

Fuel Consumption:

Urban: 10,4 l/100km
Highway: 5,7 l/100km
Mixed: 7,4 l/100km

Base Price:

22500 Euro

Equipped with straight 4 petrol (gasoline) engine with 1995 ccm capacity it produces 143 Hp and 105 kW power at 6000 rpm and 200 Nm torque at 3750 rpm with top claim speed 214 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 9,3 s

General info

Brand BMW
Model series 3 Series (E46) compact (04/01 – 03/03)
Model 318ti compact 
Internal code E46
Model start Apr-2001
Model end Mar-2003
Model series start Apr-2001
Model series end Mar-2003
Body type Hatchback
Vehicle class Compact executive car (D)
Number of doors 3
Number of seats 5

Performance and Emissions

Equipped with straight 4 petrol (gasoline) engine with 1995 ccm capacity it produces 143 Hp and 105 kW power at 6000 rpm and 200 Nm torque at 3750 rpm with top claim speed 214 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 9,3 s

Power 105 kW / 143 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Acceleration 9,3 s
Top speed 214 km/h
Fuel consumption city 10,4 l/100km
Fuel consumption highway 5,7 l/100km
Fuel consumption mixed 7,4 l/100km
CO2 emissions
Emissions category Euro 4
Fuel tank size 63 l

Official fuel consumption is 10,4 l/100km in the city, 5,7 l/100km on the highway and 7,4 l/100km in the mixed circle. Emission category is Euro 4 with carbon dioxide emissions on the Super Plus fuel type

Dimensions & Weights

Wheelbase 2725 mm
Length 4262 mm
Width 1751 mm
Height 1408 mm
Turning circle 10,5 m
Luggage volume 310 l
Curb weight 1375 kg
Gross weight 1800 kg
Payload 425 kg
Towing capacity braked 12% 1300 kg
Towing capacity unbracked 670 kg
Vertical load 75 kg
Roof load 75 kg

Engine

Engine type Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel type Super Plus
Injection type Indirect injection
Fuel system
Aspiration Naturally aspirated
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1995 ccm
Valve gear
Valves total 16 valves total, 4 per cylinder

Transmission

Drivetrain Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual transmission, 5 speed
Start / stop system
Shift indicator

Suspension, brakes and tyres

For the better road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort in the chassis construction it has coil springs front suspension and coil springs rear suspension with discs brakes on the front axle and discs on the rear. Stock tire sizes are 205/55r16w front and 205/55r16w rear.

Front suspension Coil springs
Rear suspension Coil springs
Front brakes Discs
Rear brake Discs
Tire size front 205/55R16W
Tire size rear 205/55R16W
Tire pressure monitoring system 400 Euro
Tire pressure control designation Direct measurement (Sensor)
Runflat
Runflat designation

Safety equipment

Airbag driver Standard
Airbag passenger Standard
Front side airbag Standard
Front side airbag designation
Rear side airbag 320 Euro
Rear side airbag designation
Front head airbag Standard
Front head airbag designation Windowbag
Rear head airbag
Rear head airbag designation
Airbag Other
Airbag Other designation
Airbag deactivation
Airbag deactivation designation
Pre-crash system
Pre-Crash system designation
3-point belt rear center 70 Euro
3-point belt rear center – designation 3-Point harness
Rear headrests Standard
Rear head restraints Package
Active headrests
Isofix Standard
Isofix designation Only back
Child seat integrated
ABS Standard
Brake assist Standard
Brake assist designation Dynamic Brake Control
City emergency brake assist
Emergency brake Assist
Collision warning
Cornering brake control Standard
Traction control Standard
Drive slip regulation Dynamic Traction Control
Electronic stability program Standard
Driving dynamics control Dynamic Stability Control III
Vehicle Dynamics Control – Trailer
Charging status check
Brake light dynamic
Brake light dynamic designation
Active steering
Fog lights 200 Euro
Cornering
Headlights
Variable light distribution
Xenon headlights 750 Euro
LED headlights
Laser headlights
Light sensor Package
Rain sensor Package
Auto distance control
Automatic distance control designation
Traffic jam assistant
Night view assist
Pedestrian detection
Drowsiness detection
Lane departure
Lane change assistant
Emergency assistant
Intersection assistant
Intersection assistant
Pedestrian protection system
Traffic sign recognition
Head-up display (HUD)
Speed ​​limiter
High-beam assistant

Warranty

Warranty (vehicle) No
Paint warranty No / ab Mj. 2004: 3 Years
Rust warranty 6 Years / ab Mj.2004: 12 Years
Additional warranty Mobilitätsgarantie: unbegrenzt und europaweit für Ersthalter bei Einhaltung aller Inspektionen

Prices and additional equipment

Base price 22500 Euro
Air conditioner 950 Euro
Central locking system Standard
Window lifter electr. Front Standard
Window lifter electr. Rear
Parking aid 370 Euro
Parking aid designation Rear
Parking assistant
Trailer assist
Hill start assist
Radio 450 Euro
Radio designation BMW Reverse
Navigation 2060 Euro
Navigation designation Color display
Emergency function
Alloy wheels 850 Euro
Leather interior 1820 Euro
Metallic paint 650 Euro

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