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BMW 318td Compact

General information

ModelBMW 318td Compact
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating54.3 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 driving5.6 litres/100 km (42.00 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 torque281 Nm (28.7 kgf-m or 207.3 ft.lbs) at 1750 Rev. per min.
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 speed202.0 km/h (125.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0782 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space5040 litres (1,332 gallons)
Cargo space310 litres (82 gallons)
Optional cargo space1100 litres (291 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). 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 length4270 mm (168.1 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Wheelbase2840 mm (111.8 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR23820
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