Overview
The 2018 BMW 3 Series 18i LUXURY LINE is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 2nd August 2017 classified as a F30 LCI MY18. The BMW 3 Series is regarded as a medium-sized car built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $19,400.
This BMW 3 Series is powered by a 1.5L engine that has 100 kW of power (at 4500 rpm) and 220 Nm of torque (at 1250 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. BMW claims the 3 Series 18i LUXURY LINE uses 5.4L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 126g of CO2.
The BMW 3 Series measures 1429mm (56.3 inches) in height, 4624mm (182.0 inches) in length, 1811mm (71.3 inches) in width with a 2810mm (110.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1425kg (3141.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The 3 Series 18i LUXURY LINE comes standard with 225/45 R18 front tyres and 255/40 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2018 BMW 3 Series 18i LUXURY LINE has a 140mm ground clearance with a 1300kg braked and 695kg unbraked towing capacity.
The BMW 3 Series has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Inner Guard and the compliance plate is located on the Pass Side Lower B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to WBA8E360%0K000011.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | TURBO MPFI |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1499 |
| Size (L) | 1.5L |
| Cylinders | - |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 12 |
| Power | 100kW |
| Power RPM | 4500 |
| Torque | 220Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1250 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 11 |
| Transmission | 8 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | REAR WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 5.4 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 6.7 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 4.6 |
| Tank Size (L) | - |
| Fuel Type | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 126 |
| CO2 Urban | 156 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 108 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 225/45 R18 |
| Tyre Rear | 255/40 R18 |
| Front Rim Size | 8x18 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8.5x18 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1429 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4624 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1811 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 140 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2810 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11.3 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1425 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2000 |
| Track Front (mm) | 1543 |
| Track Rear (mm) | 1583 |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1300 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 695 |
| Country Of Origin | GERMANY |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 25 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
| VIN Number | WBA8E360%0K000011 |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 2018-03-31 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EURO 6 |