|
Ownership |
325i
Executive |
318i
Executive |
318i |
| Year
Sold |
1998-2001 |
|
Vehicle Classification |
Luxury Car |
|
Under the Hood |
| Engine |
2.5 DOHC 24V I6 |
1.8 DOHC 16V I4 |
1.8 DOHC 16V I4 |
|
Maximum Output (bhp @ rpm) |
192 @ 6000 |
118 @ 5500 |
118 @ 5500 |
| Maximum Torque (Nm @
rpm) |
245 @ 3500 |
180 @ 3900 |
180 @ 3900 |
|
Fuel Type / Recom. Octane |
Gasoline / 95~ |
Gasoline / 95~ |
Gasoline / 95~ |
|
Fuel
System / Aspiration |
EFI / NA |
EFI / NA |
EFI / NA |
|
Fuel Mileage (km/L) |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
Transmission |
5-speed AT |
4-speed AT |
4-speed AT |
|
Dimensions and Weights |
| Length (mm) |
4470 |
4470 |
4470 |
|
Width (mm) |
1740 |
1740 |
1740 |
| Height (mm) |
1415 |
1415 |
1415 |
|
Wheelbase (mm) |
2725 |
2725 |
2725 |
| Curb Weight (kg) |
1395 |
1360 |
1360 |
|
Body Type |
4-door sedan |
4-door sedan |
4-door sedan |
|
Engine / Drive |
F/R |
F/R |
F/R |
|
Seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
|
Suspension and Tires |
| Front Suspension |
Independent, MacPherson
Strut |
Independent, MacPherson
Strut |
Independent, MacPherson
Strut |
|
Rear Suspension |
Independent, Multi-Link |
Independent, Multi-Link |
Independent, Multi-Link |
| Front Brakes |
Vented Disc |
Vented Disc |
Vented Disc |
|
Rear Brakes |
Solid Disc |
Solid Disc |
Solid Disc |
| Tires |
225/50 R 16 (f & r) |
195/65 R 15 (f & r) |
195/65 R 15 (f & r) |
|
Wheels |
Alloy 16 x 7.0 (f & r) |
Alloy 15 x 6.0 (f & r) |
Steel with Cover 15 x 6.0
(f & r) |
|
Safety Features |
| Airbags |
4 |
4 |
4 |
|
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Traction
/ Stability Control |
Yes, ASC+T (Automatic
Stability Control + Traction) |
Yes, ASC+T (Automatic
Stability Control + Traction) |
Yes, ASC+T (Automatic
Stability Control + Traction) |
|
Other Safety
Features |
None |
None |
None |
|
Exterior Features |
| Fog Lamps |
Front, rear |
Front, rear |
Front, rear |
|
Other Exterior Features |
BMW M aerodynamic
package; white turn signal indicators |
None |
None |
|
Interior Features |
| Steering Wheel
Adjustment |
Tilt/telescopic, manual |
Tilt/telescopic, manual |
Tilt/telescopic, manual |
|
Steering Wheel Material |
Wood/leather |
Leather |
Leather |
|
Seating
Adjustment |
Electric (f) |
Electric (f) |
Manual |
|
Seating Surface |
Leather |
Part-leather |
Fabric |
| Other Interior
Features |
Wood accents |
Wood accents |
Wood accents |
|
Convenience Features |
| Power Amenities |
Steering, door locks,
windows and mirrors |
Steering, door locks,
windows and mirrors |
Steering, door locks,
windows and mirrors |
|
Climate Control |
Auto |
Auto |
Manual |
| Audio System |
Stereo/cassette/6-disc
with 6 speakers |
Stereo/cassette/6-disc
with 6 speakers |
Stereo/cassette/CD with 6
speakers |
|
Other Convenience Features |
318i Executive
Plus: none |
318i
Plus: none |
On-board computer
(mileage, range, temperature, service interval); keyless entry with
alarm, central locking and immobilizer |
|
Our Take |
|
Rating |
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** |
** |
|
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