2001 BMW 318Ci Cabrio specifications

2001 BMW 318Ci Cabrio data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2725 mm 107.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1471 mm 57.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1483 mm 58.4 inches
Length 4488 mm 176.7 inches
Width 1757 mm 69.2 inches
Height 1372 mm 54 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 1540 kg 3395 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 63 litres 13.9 [16.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.35
Frontal area 1.98 m²
CdA 0.69
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code N43B20U0
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1995 cc
(121.742 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 90 mm
3.31 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.93
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 143 PS (141 bhp) (105 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque 200 Nm (148 ft·lb) (20.4 kgm)
at 3750 rpm
Specific output 52.7 kW/litre
71.7 ps/litre
70.7 bhp/litre
1.16 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 100.25 Nm/litre
1.21 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.2:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1259.8 kPa (182.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 498.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 206 km/h (128 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
92.83 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
68.28 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
91.56 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.65 kg/kW
24.47 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 10.7/6.0/7.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km10.7/6.0/7.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre9.3/16.7/13.0 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG26.4/47.1/36.7 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG22.0/39.2/30.5 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 187.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) J
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7J x 16
Wheel size rear 7J x 16
Tyres front 205/55 R 16 91V
Tyres rear 205/55 R 16 91V
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 286 mm
Rear brake diameter 276 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.38
general
Carfolio.com ID303688
Production total
Model code
Model family E46
RAC rating 17.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2001 BMW 318Ci Cabrio added 2012-12-28.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

BMW 3 Series - E46 models

2006 BMW 318Ci Automatic E46
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 196.0 CO2 1435 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 320Cd E46
BMW 320Cd -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 167.0 CO2 1680 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 325i E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1460 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 325i Automatic E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1500 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 325i SMG E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1460 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 325xi E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1570 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 325xi Automatic E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 187 PS 184 bhp 137 kW 1600 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330Ci M E46
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1490 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330Ci M Automatic E46
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1525 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330Ci M Cabriolet E46
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1640 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330Ci M Cabriolet Automatic E46
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1675 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330i E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1490 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330i Automatic E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1525 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330i M E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1490 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4471mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330i M Automatic E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW 1525 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4471mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330i Performance Package E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330i Performance Package Automatic E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 238 PS 235 bhp 175 kW
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330i SMG E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1490 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330xi E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1743 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2004 BMW 330xi Automatic E46
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2979 cm3/181.8cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1743 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4470mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 318d Touring Automatic E46
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 188.0 CO2 1585 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4478mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 318i Touring Automatic E46
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 199.0 CO2 1505 kg
4 cyl, 1.9ℓ, l: 4478mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 320Cd E46
BMW 320Cd -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 153.0 CO2 1490 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 320Cd Automatic E46
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 185.0 CO2 1505 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4488mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 320i Touring E46
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2171 cm3/132.5cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 216.0 CO2 1520 kg
6 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4478mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 320i Touring Automatic E46
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2171 cm3/132.5cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 230.0 CO2 1555 kg
6 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4478mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 325i Touring E46
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 221.0 CO2 1545 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4478mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 325i Touring Automatic E46
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 232.0 CO2 1580 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4478mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 325tiA Compact E46
3 door hatchback FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 227.0 CO2 1505 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4262mm, wb: 2725mm
2003 BMW 325ti Compact E46
BMW 325ti Compact -
3 door hatchback FR 6M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 215.0 CO2 1480 kg
6 cyl, 2.5ℓ, l: 4262mm, wb: 2725mm
Cars similar to the 2001 BMW 318Ci Cabrio
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupé
Chevrolet Cavalier Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1187 kg
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4641mm, wb: 2644mm
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupé Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4641mm, wb: 2644mm
2000 Honda Prelude Xi GF-BB5
Honda Prelude Xi -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2156 cm3/131.6cuin 135 PS 133 bhp 99 kW 1220 kg
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4520mm, wb: 2585mm
2000 Honda Prelude Xi Automatic GF-BB5
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2156 cm3/131.6cuin 135 PS 133 bhp 99 kW 1250 kg
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4520mm, wb: 2585mm
2001 Hyundai Coupé 2.0
Hyundai Coupe -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1975 cm3/120.5cuin 139 PS 137 bhp 102 kW 1382 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4395mm, wb: 2530mm
2002 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Sports Coupé CL 203
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 6M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 1465 kg
4 cyl, 1.8ℓ, l: 4343mm, wb: 2715mm
2002 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor Sports Coupé Automatic CL 203
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 1465 kg
4 cyl, 1.8ℓ, l: 4343mm, wb: 2715mm
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2351 cm3/143.5cuin 149 PS 147 bhp 110 kW 1345 kg
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4491mm, wb: 2560mm
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sportronic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2351 cm3/143.5cuin 144 PS 142 bhp 106 kW
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4491mm, wb: 2560mm
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2351 cm3/143.5cuin 149 PS 147 bhp 110 kW 1320 kg
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4491mm, wb: 2560mm
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS Sportronic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2351 cm3/143.5cuin 144 PS 142 bhp 106 kW
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4491mm, wb: 2560mm
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 5M 2351 cm3/143.5cuin 149 PS 147 bhp 110 kW 1405 kg
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4491mm, wb: 2560mm
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS Sportronic
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 4A 2351 cm3/143.5cuin 144 PS 142 bhp 106 kW
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4491mm, wb: 2560mm
2000 Opel Astra Coupé 2.2 16V Astra G
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 146 PS 144 bhp 107 kW 1298 kg
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4267mm, wb: 2606mm
2000 Opel Astra Coupé 2.2 16V Automatic Astra G
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 146 PS 144 bhp 107 kW 1328 kg
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4267mm, wb: 2606mm
2003 Peugeot 307cc 2.0
Peugeot 307cc -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 194.0 CO2 1457 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4347mm, wb: 2605mm
2001 Pontiac Grand Am Coupé SE
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2392 cm3/146.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4732mm, wb: 2718mm
2001 Pontiac Grand Am Coupé SE Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2392 cm3/146.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4732mm, wb: 2718mm
1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT Coupé Grand Am Series N E/W W37V
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2392 cm3/146.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4732mm, wb: 2710mm
1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE Coupé Grand Am Series N E/W E37V
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2392 cm3/146.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1385 kg
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4732mm, wb: 2710mm
1999 Pontiac Sunfire GT Convertible Sunfire Series J B/D D67V
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 5M 2392 cm3/146.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1300 kg
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4622mm, wb: 2644mm
1999 Pontiac Sunfire GT Convertible Automatic Sunfire Series J B/D D67V
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 4A 2392 cm3/146.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4622mm, wb: 2644mm
2002 Pontiac Sunfire GT Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2392 cm3/146.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1257 kg
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4623mm, wb: 2644mm
2002 Pontiac Sunfire GT Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4623mm, wb: 2644mm
1999 Pontiac Sunfire GT Coupé Sunfire Series J B/D D37V
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2392 cm3/146.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4622mm, wb: 2644mm
2002 Pontiac Sunfire GT Coupé Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2392 cm3/146.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1257 kg
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4623mm, wb: 2644mm
2002 Pontiac Sunfire GT Coupé Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4623mm, wb: 2644mm
1999 Pontiac Sunfire GT Coupé Automatic Sunfire Series J B/D D37V
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2392 cm3/146.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4622mm, wb: 2644mm
2002 Pontiac Sunfire SE Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2392 cm3/146.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4623mm, wb: 2644mm
2002 Pontiac Sunfire SE Coupé
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4623mm, wb: 2644mm
2002 Pontiac Sunfire SE Coupé Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2392 cm3/146.0cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
4 cyl, 2.4ℓ, l: 4623mm, wb: 2644mm
2002 Pontiac Sunfire SE Coupé Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4623mm, wb: 2644mm
2003 Renault Mégane II Coupé-Cabriolet 2.0 16v EM0U06
Renault Megane II Coupe-Cabriolet -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 196.0 CO2 1390 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4355mm, wb: 2522mm
2003 Saturn ION Quad Coupé
Saturn ION Quad Coupe -
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1248 kg
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4699mm, wb: 2621mm
2003 Saturn ION Quad Coupé VTi
2 door fixed-head coupé FF CVT 2198 cm3/134.1cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1256 kg
4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4699mm, wb: 2621mm
1999 Toyota Celica
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 6M 1794 cm3/109.5cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 185.0 CO2 1185 kg
4 cyl, 1.8ℓ, l: 4335mm, wb: 2600mm