| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 Series |
| Generation | 3 Series Coupe (E46) |
| Type (Engine) | 318Ci (143 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | 2001 year |
| End of production | 2003 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 9.3 l/100 km 25.3 US mpg 30.4 UK mpg 10.8 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 5.3 l/100 km 44.4 US mpg 53.3 UK mpg 18.9 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 6.1 l/100 km 38.6 US mpg 46.3 UK mpg 16.4 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 10.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 10.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 9.7 sec |
| Maximum speed | 214 km/h 132.97 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 9.2 kg/Hp, 109.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 6.6 kg/Nm, 152.7 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 143 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 71.7 Hp/l |
| Torque | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 147.51 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | N42B20 |
| Engine displacement | 1995 cm3 121.74 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 84 mm 3.31 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 90 mm 3.54 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.2:1 |
| 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 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1310 kg 2888.06 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1810 kg 3990.37 lbs. |
| Max load | 500 kg 1102.31 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 410 l 14.48 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4490 mm 176.77 in. |
| Width | 1755 mm 69.09 in. |
| Height | 1370 mm 53.94 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2725 mm 107.28 in. |
| Front track | 1470 mm 57.87 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1485 mm 58.46 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| 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 suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| 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 |
| What is the body type, BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46)? | Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 318Ci (143 Hp) Automatic? | 6.1 l/100 km 38.6 US mpg 46.3 UK mpg 16.4 km/l |
| How fast is the car, 2001 3 Series Coupe (E46) 318Ci (143 Hp) Automatic? | 214 km/h | 132.97 mph 0-100 km/h: 10.2 sec 0-60 mph: 9.7 sec |
| How much power, BMW 3 Series Coupe 2001 318Ci (143 Hp) Automatic? | 143 Hp, 200 Nm 147.51 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, BMW 3 Series Coupe 2001 318Ci (143 Hp) Automatic? | 2.0 l 1995 cm3 121.74 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 2001 BMW 318Ci (143 Hp) Automatic? | 4, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) Coupe 2001 318Ci (143 Hp) Automatic? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 2001 BMW 3 Series Coupe? | 4490 mm 176.77 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 2001 BMW 3 Series Coupe? | 1755 mm 69.09 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 2001 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 318Ci (143 Hp) Automatic? | 1310 kg 2888.06 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 2001 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 318Ci (143 Hp) Automatic? | 1810 kg 3990.37 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 2001 BMW 3 Series Coupe? | 410 l 14.48 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2001 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 318Ci (143 Hp) Automatic? | 5, automatic transmission |
