Everything you need to know about specifications and performance - BMW 3 Series 2003 - 318 Ci (143 Hp) Automatic

Full specifications and technical details 2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 318 Ci (143 Hp) Automatic

Overview:

What is the engine capacity of a BMW 3 Series 2003?
The engine capacity of the BMW 3 Series 2003 is 1995 cm.

BMW 3 Series 2003 How many horsepower?
The engine power of the BMW 3 Series 2003 is 143 Hp @ 6000 rpm..

What is the BMW 3 Series 2003 engine?
BMW 3 Series 2003 engine is N46B20. (Click to see other cars using the same engine)

How much gasoline does a BMW 3 Series 2003 consume?
The BMW 3 Series 2003 consumes 8.1 liters of gasoline per 100 km

What is the recommended oil for a BMW 3 Series 2003 engine?
The recommended oil for a BMW 3 Series 2003 car engine is 5W-30.

What type of camshaft transmission system is used in a BMW 3 Series 2003 engine?
chain is used to transmit motion.

General:

Brand: BMW

Model: 3 Series

Generation: 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)

Modification (Engine): 318 Ci (143 Hp) Automatic

Start of production: 2003

End of production: 2005

Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion Engine

Body type: Coupe

Seats: 5

Doors: 2

Engine:

Power: 143 hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre: 71.7 hp/l

Torque: 200 nm @ 3750 rpm.

Engine Model/Code: N46B20

Engine displacement: 1995 cm

Number of cylinders: 4

Engine configuration: Inline

Number of valves per cylinder: 4

Fuel injection system: Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration: Naturally aspirated Engine

Valvetrain: DOHC

Engine oil capacity: 4.25 l

Coolant: 7.5 l

Engine layout: Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder Bore: 84 mm

Piston Stroke: 90 mm

Compression ratio: 10.2

recommended engine oil: 5W-30

euro standards: EURO 4/5

engine lifespan (km): ~300 000

timing drive: chain

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Performance:

Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: 11.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: 6.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC): 8.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC): 11.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC): 6.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: 8.1 l/100 km

Emission standard: Euro 4

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: 10.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: 10.2 sec

Maximum speed: 214 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio: 9.7 kg/Hp, 102.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio: 7 kg/Nm, 143.9 Nm/tonne

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: 9.7 sec

Space:

Kerb Weight: 1390 kg

Max. weight: 1860 kg

Max. roof load: 75 kg

Max load: 470 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum: 410 l

Fuel tank capacity: 63 l

dimensions:

Length: 4488 mm

Width: 1757 mm

Height: 1369 mm

wheelbase: 2725 mm

Width including mirrors: 1947 mm

Front track: 1471 mm

Rear (Back) track: 1483 mm

Powertrain, Suspension and Brakes:

Drivetrain Architecture: The Internal combustion Engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel: Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox: 5 gears, automatic transmission

Front brakes: Ventilated discs, 286 mm

Rear brakes: Ventilated discs, 280 mm

Assisting systems: ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type: Steering rack and pinion

Power steering: Hydraulic Steering

Tires size: 205/55 R16

Wheel rims size: 7J x 16

Front suspension: Independent type McPherson

Rear suspension: Wishbone, Trailing arm, Coil Spring