Light a Candle

Car-Catalogue » BMW » BMW 3

BMW 318i

General information

ModelBMW 318i
Year1998
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars
Rating64.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1895 ccm (115.63 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving11.3 litres/100 km (20.82 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.0 litres/100 km (29.40 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.0 litres/100 km (39.20 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1895 ccm (115.63 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power117.60 PS (86 kW or 116 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque180.00 Nm (18.4 kgf-m or 132.8 ft.lbs) at 3900 Rev. per min.
Compression9.7:1
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed201.0 km/h (124.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0865 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4590 litres (1,213 gallons)
Cargo space420 litres (111 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 286 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 280 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1360 kg (2,998.3 pounds)
Overall length4480 mm (176.4 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2840 mm (111.8 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions190.0 g/km
Light a Candle