| General information | |
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| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 Series |
| Generation | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) |
| Type (Engine) | 318Ci (143 Hp) |
| Start of production | 2003 year |
| End of production | 2006 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban (NEDC) | 10.4 l/100 km 22.6 US mpg 27.2 UK mpg 9.6 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban (NEDC) | 5.7 l/100 km 41.3 US mpg 49.6 UK mpg 17.5 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined (NEDC) | 7.4 l/100 km 31.8 US mpg 38.2 UK mpg 13.5 km/l |
| CO2 emissions (NEDC) | 180 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 9.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 9.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 8.8 sec |
| Maximum speed | 218 km/h 135.46 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 4 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 9.2 kg/Hp, 108.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 6.6 kg/Nm, 151.5 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 | N46B20 |
| 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 | 1320 kg 2910.1 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1820 kg 4012.41 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 |
| Max. roof load | 75 kg 165.35 lbs. |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4488 mm 176.69 in. |
| Width | 1757 mm 69.17 in. |
| Width including mirrors | 1947 mm 76.65 in. |
| Height | 1369 mm 53.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2725 mm 107.28 in. |
| Front track | 1471 mm 57.91 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1483 mm 58.39 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.32 |
| 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 | 6 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Wishbone, Trailing arm, Coil spring |
| 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 |
| What is the body type, BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)? | Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 318Ci (143 Hp)? | 7.4 l/100 km 31.8 US mpg 38.2 UK mpg 13.5 km/l |
| How ECO is the car, BMW 3 Series 318Ci (143 Hp)? | 180 g/km CO2 Euro 4 |
| How fast is the car, 2003 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 318Ci (143 Hp)? | 218 km/h | 135.46 mph 0-100 km/h: 9.3 sec 0-60 mph: 8.8 sec |
| How much power, BMW 3 Series Coupe 2003 318Ci (143 Hp)? | 143 Hp, 200 Nm 147.51 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, BMW 3 Series Coupe 2003 318Ci (143 Hp)? | 2.0 l 1995 cm3 121.74 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 2003 BMW 318Ci (143 Hp)? | 4, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) Coupe 2003 318Ci (143 Hp)? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe? | 4488 mm 176.69 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe? | 1757 mm 69.17 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 318Ci (143 Hp)? | 1320 kg 2910.1 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 318Ci (143 Hp)? | 1820 kg 4012.41 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe? | 410 l 14.48 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2003 BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 318Ci (143 Hp)? | 6, manual transmission |
