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2008 318i (143 Hp) Steptronic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Modification

318i (143 Hp) Steptronic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

2008

End of production

2009

Emission standard

Euro 4

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

63 l 16.64 US gal
13.86 UK gal

Engine displacement

1995 cm³ 121.74 cu. In.

Power

143 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

190 Nm (at 4250 rpm) 140.14 lb. ft (at 4250 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

210 km/h 130 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

6 Steptronic

Kerb weight

1390 kg 3064.4 lbs

Length

4531 mm 178.39 in

Width

1817 mm 71.54 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

7J x 16; 8J x 17

FUEL CONSUMPTION

NEDC

- Urban

8.5 l/100 km 27.67 US mpg
33.23 UK mpg

- Extra urban

5.2 l/100 km 45.23 US mpg
54.32 UK mpg

- Combined

6.4 l/100 km 36.75 US mpg
44.14 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 4

NEDC

152 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

210 km/h 130 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

9.9 sec

0 - 60 mph

9.4 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.26

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

N43B20A

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Direct injection

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine systems

Start & Stop System

Engine displacement

1995 cm³ 121.74 cu. In.

Power

143 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

190 Nm (at 4250 rpm) 140.14 lb. ft (at 4250 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in

Piston Stroke

90 mm 3.54 in

Compression ratio

12

Valvetrain

DOHC, Double-VANOS

Engine oil capacity

4.25 l 4.51 US qt
3.74 UK qt

Coolant

9.2 l 9.75 US qt
8.09 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4531 mm 178.39 in

Width

1817 mm 71.54 in

Width including mirrors

1989 mm 78.31 in

Height

1421 mm 55.94 in

Wheelbase

2760 mm 108.66 in

Front track

1506 mm 59.29 in

Rear (Back) track

1535 mm 60.43 in

Front overhang

757 mm 29.8 in

Rear overhang

1014 mm 39.92 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

6 Steptronic

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Suspension

- Front

Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer

Tire size

- Front

205/55 R16; 225/45 R17

- Rear

205/55 R16; 225/45 R17; 255/40 R17

Wheel rims

7J x 16; 8J x 17

Rear wheel rims

7J x 16; 8J x 17; 8.5J x 17

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1390 kg 3064.4 lbs

Max. weight

1910 kg 4210.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

460 l 16.24 cu ft

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 8%

1600 kg 3527.4 lbs

- 12%

1400 kg 3086.5 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

695 kg 1532.2 lbs

Max. towbar download

75 kg 165.3 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90 LCI, facelift 2008) 318i (143 Hp) Steptronic is made in 2008 2009