318i vs 320i ???

[sleeping8]

Whats the difference between 318i and 320i? confuzzzzeed!

 

[phas3r]

1. which generation?
2. 320i uses a bigger/more powerful engine than 318i. for previous generation (e46) the 320i uses a 2.2L engine while the 318i uses a 2.0L engine.
same case with 318i vs 320i vs 323i vs 325i vs 328i vs 330i etc, they are all 3 series, but the last two numbers usually represent the engine size used, although not necessarily similar as in the case above

 

[Alex5522]

If not mistaken E46 320i use 2.0L engine too but it was 6 potter, correct me if i'm wrong.

 

[astroboy]

If not mistaken E46 320i use 2.0L engine too but it was 6 potter, correct me if i'm wrong.

E46 320i uses a 6 cylinder 2.2L 170hp engine, 318i uses a 4 cylinder 2.0L 143hp engine, the pre-facelift E46 318i has a 4 cylinder 1.9L engine too.. taken from the E36 318i.

E90 320i uses a 4 cylinder 150hp engine, post 2008 320i is 156hp.

 

[Alex5522]

E46 320i uses a 6 cylinder 2.2L 170hp engine, 318i uses a 4 cylinder 2.0L 143hp engine, the pre-facelift E46 318i has a 4 cylinder 1.9L engine too.. taken from the E36 318i.

E90 320i uses a 4 cylinder 150hp engine, post 2008 320i is 156hp.

Bro,
Mine was E46 320i uses a 6 cylinder 2.0L 150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp) how come arr ?

The spec like tis wor : 320i M52TUB20 1998–2000 1991 I6, 24v 150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp) 140 ft·lbf (190 N·m) 9.9 s

 

[Alex5522]

Oh.. i understand liow u are talking E46 320i make on 2001 and above lar...

And the spec like tis : 320i/Ci M54B22 2001–2007 2171 170 PS (125 kW; 168 bhp) 155 ft·lbf (210 N·m) 8.2 s

correct me if i'm wrong.

 

[sleeping8]

1. which generation?
2. 320i uses a bigger/more powerful engine than 318i. for previous generation (e46) the 320i uses a 2.2L engine while the 318i uses a 2.0L engine.
same case with 318i vs 320i vs 323i vs 325i vs 328i vs 330i etc, they are all 3 series, but the last two numbers usually represent the engine size used, although not necessarily similar as in the case above

1. how to identify 'generation' any sign / picture / marking ??
2. hmmm..... so if it is a 1995cc meaning its a 318i, not 320i.......ic

got lots to learn to be able to talk bimmer language...

 

[haywire]

1. how to identify 'generation' any sign / picture / marking ??
2. hmmm..... so if it is a 1995cc meaning its a 318i, not 320i.......ic

got lots to learn to be able to talk bimmer language...

The only way to tell is the VIN number and check it on website or dealer..cannot trust the registration certificate as some grey importers cheat on the year of manufacture.

 

[astroboy]

Best buy new one.. no headaches.. cabutz....

Get the engine code.

M52B20 means its a M52 engine, 2.0L (Using accelerator cable)
M54B22 means its a M54 engine, 2.2L (Drive by wire and upgraded manifold, etc)

These engines are shared among the different chassis, and commonly found in the 5 series E39 too.

wikipedia has lots of info about these different engines, go google it out.

The newer engine produce more horse power but more electronic gremlins, u want reliability, get the older engine, u want performance and efficiency, get the later model.