| General information |
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| Brand | BMW |
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| Model | 3 Series |
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| Generation | 3 Series Touring (E46) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 318i (118 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1999 year |
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| End of production | 2001 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Station wagon (estate) |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 5 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
11.4 l/100 km
20.63 US mpg24.78 UK mpg8.77 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
6.2 l/100 km
37.94 US mpg45.56 UK mpg16.13 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 |
202 km/h
125.52 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 11.6 kg/Hp, 86.4 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7.6 kg/Nm, 131.9 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 118 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 62.3 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
180 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
132.76 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | M43B19 |
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| Engine displacement |
1895 cm3
115.64 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
85 mm
3.35 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
83.5 mm
3.29 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.7 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | OHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
4 l
4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
6 l
6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1365 kg
3009.31 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1905 kg
4199.81 lbs. |
| Max load |
540 kg
1190.5 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
435 l
15.36 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum |
1345 l
47.5 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
63 l
16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4478 mm
176.3 in. |
| Width |
1739 mm
68.46 in. |
| Height |
1409 mm
55.47 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2725 mm
107.28 in. |
| Front track |
1481 mm
58.31 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1488 mm
58.58 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 | 15 |
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