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| Brand | BMW |
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| Model | 3 Series |
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| Generation | 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 316i (116 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 2001 year |
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| End of production | 2005 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Hatchback |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 3 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
9.7 l/100 km
24.25 US mpg29.12 UK mpg10.31 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
5.3 l/100 km
44.38 US mpg53.3 UK mpg18.87 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
6.9 l/100 km
34.09 US mpg40.94 UK mpg14.49 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 10.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 10.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 10.4 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
201 km/h
124.9 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 11.2 kg/Hp, 89.2 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7.4 kg/Nm, 134.6 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 116 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 64.6 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
175 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
129.07 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | N42B18 |
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| Engine displacement |
1796 cm3
109.6 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
84 mm
3.31 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
81 mm
3.19 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
4.25 l
4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
7.5 l
7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1300 kg
2866.01 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1800 kg
3968.32 lbs. |
| Max load |
500 kg
1102.31 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
310 l
10.95 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum |
1100 l
38.85 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
63 l
16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4262 mm
167.8 in. |
| Width |
1751 mm
68.94 in. |
| Height |
1408 mm
55.43 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2725 mm
107.28 in. |
| Front track |
1484 mm
58.43 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1493 mm
58.78 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
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| Front suspension | Wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 15 |
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