Tuesday, March 31, 2015

BMW 3 Series Sedan - Generation 4.2 (2002-2005)

BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN (2002-2005)

An update gave the 3 Series sedan more variants (from the original three) and some had engine upgrades. Do take note the 325i M Sport was first launched as a limited edition model before being relegated as a regular model in 2004.






OWNERSHIP DETAILS325i M Sport SMG II325i Executive318i Sport/M Sport318i Executive318i Limousine316i Limousine
Years AvailableJune 2003 (as Limited Edition Model), July 2004-April 2005 (Regular Line-Up)January 2002-April 2005January 2002-July 2004 (as Sport), July 2004-April 2005 (as M Sport)January 2002-April 2005January 2002-April 2005January 2002-April 2005
ENGINE SPECS
EngineM54B25 2.5 DOHC 24V I6M54B25 2.5 DOHC 24V I6N42B20 2.0 DOHC 16V I4N42B20 2.0 DOHC 16V I4N42B20 2.0 DOHC 16V I4N42 B18 1.8 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower192hp @ 6,000rpm192hp @ 6,000rpm143hp @ 6,000rpm143hp @ 6,000rpm143hp @ 6,000rpm115hp @ 5,500rpm
Torque245Nm @ 3,500rpm245Nm @ 3,500rpm200Nm @ 3,750rpm200Nm @ 3,750rpm200Nm @ 3,750rpm175Nm @ 3,750rpm
Fuel TypeGasoline/95 OctaneGasoline/95 OctaneGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 Octane
Fuel SystemElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel Injection with ValvetronicElectronic Fuel Injection with ValvetronicElectronic Fuel Injection with ValvetronicElectronic Fuel Injection
Transmission5-Speed Sequential Manual5-Speed Automatic5-Speed Automatic5-Speed Automatic5-Speed Automatic5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity63 Liters63 Liters63 Liters63 Liters63 Liters63 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length4,471mm4,471mm4,471mm4,471mm4,471mm4,471mm
Width1,740mm1,740mm1,740mm1,740mm1,740mm1,740mm
Height1,415mm1,415mm1,415mm1,415mm1,415mm1,415mm
Wheelbase2,725mm2,725mm2,725mm2,725mm2,725mm2,725mm
Curb Weight1,500kg1,485kg1,395kg1,395kg1,395kg1,385kg
Body Style4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive TypeFront Engine/Rear Wheel DriveFront Engine/Rear Wheel DriveFront Engine/Rear Wheel DriveFront Engine/Rear Wheel DriveFront Engine/Rear Wheel DriveFront Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating555555
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front SuspensionMcPherson StrutMcPherson StrutMcPherson StrutMcPherson StrutMcPherson StrutMcPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-LinkMulti-LinkMulti-LinkMulti-LinkMulti-LinkMulti-Link
Front BrakesVented DiscVented DiscVented DiscVented DiscVented DiscVented Disc
Rear BrakesDiscDiscDiscDiscDiscDisc
Tires225/45 R18 (Front), 225/40 R18 (Rear)205/50 R16225/45 R17 (Front), 245/40 R17 (Rear)205/55 R16205/55 R16195/65 R15
Wheels18 Inch Alloy16 Inch Alloy17 Inch Alloy16 Inch Alloy16 Inch Alloy15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags444444
Anti-Lock BrakesYes, With Corner Brake ControlYes, With Corner Brake ControlYes, With Corner Brake ControlYes, With Corner Brake ControlYes, With Corner Brake ControlYes, With Corner Brake Control
Traction/Stability ControlYes, Automatic Stability Control Plus TractionYes, Automatic Stability Control Plus TractionYes, Automatic Stability Control Plus TractionYes, Automatic Stability Control Plus TractionYes, Automatic Stability Control Plus TractionYes, Automatic Stability Control Plus Traction
Other Safety FeaturesAdds: NoneAdds: NoneAdds: First Aid KitAdds: Rear Parking SensorsNoneElectronic Height Adjustable Headlamps
EXTERIOR
Fog LampsFrontFrontFrontFrontFrontNone
Other Exterior FeaturesAdds: M Body KitsAdds: None. Deletes: M Body Kits, M Sports Package II.Adds: M Body Kits, M Sports Package II, White Turn Light IndicatorsNoneNoneNone
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTilt/TelescopicTilt/TelescopicTilt/TelescopicTilt/TelescopicTilt/TelescopicTilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel MaterialLeather, M SportLeatherLeather, M SportLeatherLeatherLeather
Seating AdjustmentPower, Driver with MemoryPower, Driver with MemoryPower, Driver with MemoryPower, Driver with MemoryManualManual
Seating MaterialLeatherLeatherLeatherLeatherFabricFabric
Other Interior FeaturesAdds: Trip ComputerAdds: Aluminum Accents. Deletes: Trip ComputerAdds: High Gloss Chrome Strips with Aluminum Black Cube Accents, Trip ComputerAdds: Myrtle Wood Interior AccentsAdds: NoneAluminum Accents, Service Interval Indicator
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power AmenitiesSteering, Windows, Door Locks, MirrorsSteering, Windows, Door Locks, MirrorsSteering, Windows, Door Locks, MirrorsSteering, Windows, Door Locks, MirrorsSteering, Windows, Door Locks, MirrorsSteering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate ControlAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic
Audio SystemAM/FM/Cassette/6 CDAM/FM/Cassette/6 CDAM/FM/Cassette/6 CDAM/FM/Cassette/6 CDAM/FM/Cassette/6 CDAM/FM/Cassette/6 CD
Speakers868666
Steering Wheel ControlsYes, Audio, Telephone, and Cruise ControlNoneYes, Audio, Telephone, and Cruise ControlNoneNoneNone
AlarmYesYesYesYesYesYes
Keyless EntryYesYesYesYesYesYes
NOTESAvailable in 24 units in 2003.Although it had a 2.1 engine, it was marketed as a 2.0 engine.
RIVALSAudi A4, Jaguar X Type, Mercedes C Class, Volvo S60

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