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BMW 318ti Compact

General information

ModelBMW 318ti Compact
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating63.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1993 ccm (121.61 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving7.2 litres/100 km (32.67 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1993 ccm (121.61 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power150.00 PS (110 kW or 148 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque200.00 Nm (20.4 kgf-m or 147.5 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed214.0 km/h (133.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1091 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space440 litres (116 gallons)
Optional cargo space1100 litres (291 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Brake detailsABS Antiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionMulitlink

Dimensions and weight

Weight1375 kg (3,031.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1800 kg (3,968.3 pounds)
Towing weight1300 kg (2,866.0 pounds)
Overall length4480 mm (176.4 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR23580
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