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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 318d 5MT RWD (115 HP)

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) · 2002 - present · Diesel

The BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 318d 5MT RWD (115 HP) produces 116 hp and 265 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.7 seconds and reaches 204 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 5.6 l/100 km, equal to 149 g CO2 per km.

Power
116 hp
Torque
265 Nm
0–100
10.7 s
Top speed
204 km/h

Engine

Power 116 hp
Power (kW) 85 kW
Torque 265 Nm
Displacement 1,951 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel Diesel
Fuel tank capacity 63 l

Performance

Top speed 204 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 10.7 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 5.6 l/100 km
City consumption 7.4 l/100 km
Highway consumption 4.5 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 149 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,470 mm
Width 1,740 mm
Height 1,415 mm
Wheelbase 2,725 mm
Ground clearance 130 mm
Cargo volume 439 l
Unladen weight 1,370 kg
Gross weight limit 1,895 kg
Tyre size 195/65 R15 91H
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 318d 5MT RWD (115 HP) compared with 5,684 trims of other cars from the 1999–2005 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 116 hp 166 hp
better than 30%
Torque 265 Nm 259 Nm
better than 59%
Top speed 204 km/h 203 km/h
better than 55%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 10.7 s 10.3 s
better than 43%
Combined consumption 5.6 l/100 km 8.3 l/100 km
better than 87%
CO2 emissions 149 g/km 199 g/km
better than 82%
Cargo volume 439 l 502 l
better than 52%
Unladen weight 1,370 kg 1,423 kg
better than 53%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

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Trims and engine versions — BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46)

Trims and engine versions — BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
316i 5MT RWD (115 HP) Petrol 115 hp 175 Nm 10.9 s 206 km/h 7.1 l/100 km 172 g/km
316i 5AT RWD (115 HP) Petrol 115 hp 175 Nm 11.9 s 200 km/h 8.0 l/100 km
318d 5AT RWD (115 HP) Diesel 116 hp 265 Nm 11.3 s 200 km/h 6.8 l/100 km
318i 5AT RWD (143 HP) Petrol 143 hp 200 Nm 10.2 s 214 km/h 8.1 l/100 km 196 g/km
318i 5MT RWD (143 HP) Petrol 143 hp 200 Nm 9.3 s 218 km/h 7.2 l/100 km 175 g/km
320d 5AT RWD (150 HP) Diesel 150 hp 330 Nm 9.1 s 212 km/h 6.9 l/100 km 185 g/km
320d 5MT RWD (150 HP) Diesel 150 hp 330 Nm 8.9 s 216 km/h 5.5 l/100 km 148 g/km
320d 6MT RWD (150 HP) Diesel 150 hp 330 Nm 8.8 s 220 km/h 5.8 l/100 km 153 g/km
320i 5MT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 210 Nm 8.3 s 225 km/h 8.9 l/100 km 213 g/km
320i 5AT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 210 Nm 9.4 s 224 km/h 9.4 l/100 km 226 g/km
330xd 5MT AWD (184 HP) Diesel 184 hp 390 Nm 8.5 s 224 km/h 7.6 l/100 km 202 g/km
330d 5MT RWD (184 HP) Diesel 184 hp 390 Nm 7.8 s 227 km/h 6.7 l/100 km 178 g/km