BMW 318i Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News in Australia

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$16,390

The BMW 3 Series has been a core part of the famous Bavarian brand’s line-up since 1975 and has spanned seven generations over six decades. The 318i was the traditional entry-point to the 3 Series range, but departed the Australian market in 2018. Offered purely as a sedan, it was powered by a 1.5-litre, turbocharged three-cylinder, connected to either a six speed manual or eight speed automatic transmission.
At the time of its exit two models we offered - 3 Series 318i Luxury Line, and the 3 Series 318i Luxury Line topping the range at $35,310.

5.5L/100km (combined)

Sedan

6 Speed Manual

Premium Unleaded Petrol

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Overview

Likes

Frugal, flexible drivetrain of 1.5 triple and eight-speed auto works well in town

Taut dynamics and compliant ride with M suspension, iDrive

Dislikes

Slow as a week of Tuesdays

Poor value, under-equipped

Interior design and quality falling behind rivals

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BMW 318i Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the BMW 318i here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

What is the fuel consumption of a BMW 318i?

BMW's F30-series 318i is claimed to average 5.4-litres of fuel consumed per-100km, measured on a combined cycle of city and highway driving. This is quite efficient for a large four-door car.

Is the BMW 318i a good & reliable car?

So long as it is serviced on time and looked after well, the BMW 318i can be a great, reliable and enjoyable mode of transport. Although it is no tar-burning supercar the 318i has been known for 30 years as a well-made, pleasant way to get around town. Older second-hand models should have a professional inspection before purchase to make sure they have been serviced regularly and not driven without car, as this can affect the car's long-term reliability.

How can you make a BMW 318i faster?

Trade it in on an M3. Realistically, modifying your 318i is a legal minefield and doesn't really make sense given BMW produce higher-performance models in the 3-series line-up, starting with the 328i and going all the way to the ridiculously fast M3.

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BMW 318i Fuel consumption

The BMW 318i is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP and ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 5.5L/100km for Sedan

Year	Body Type	Fuel Consumption*	Engine	Fuel Type	Transmission
2018	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 5.5L/100km	Engine: 1.5L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP MAN
2018	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 5.5L/100km	Engine: 1.5L	Fuel Type: —	Transmission: 6 SP MAN
2017	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 5.5L/100km	Engine: 1.5L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP MAN
2016	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 5.5L/100km	Engine: 1.5L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP MAN
2015	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 5.4L/100km	Engine: 1.5L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
2005	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 8.3L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: ULP	Transmission: 5 SP MAN

*Combined fuel consumption

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Year	Body Type	Specs	Price from	Price to
2018	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 1.5L PULP 6 SP MAN	Price from: $16,390	Price to: $35,310
2017	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 1.5L PULP 6 SP MAN	Price from: $14,190	Price to: $32,780
2016	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 1.5L PULP 6 SP MAN	Price from: $16,280	Price to: $30,140
2015	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 1.5L PULP 8 SP AUTO	Price from: $15,620	Price to: $28,160
2005	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN	Price from: $5,940	Price to: $10,010

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Year	Body Type	Front Tyre Size	Front Rim	Rear Rim
2018	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R18	Front Rim: 8x18 in	Rear Rim: 8.5x18 in
2017	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R18	Front Rim: 8x18 in	Rear Rim: 8.5x18 in
2016	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R18	Front Rim: 8x18 in	Rear Rim: 8.5x18 in
2015	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R18	Front Rim: 8x18 in	Rear Rim: 8.5x18 in
2005	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R16	Front Rim: 7x16 in	Rear Rim: 7x16 in

Year	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
2018	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1429x1811x4624 mm	Ground Clearance: 140 mm
2017	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1429x1811x4624 mm	Ground Clearance: 140 mm
2016	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1429x1811x4624 mm	Ground Clearance: 140 mm
2015	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1429x1811x4624 mm	Ground Clearance: 140 mm
2005	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1415x1739x4471 mm	Ground Clearance: 107 mm

Year	Body Type	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2018	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1300kg	Braked Capacity to: 1300kg
2017	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1300kg	Braked Capacity to: 1300kg
2016	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1300kg	Braked Capacity to: 1300kg
2015	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1300kg	Braked Capacity to: 1300kg
2005	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1400kg	Braked Capacity to: 1400kg

BMW 318i Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News in Australia

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