BMW 3 Series Coupé 2000–2006 car dimensions: 4488 mm long, 1757 mm wide and 1369 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,395 kg. Braked towing is 1,400 kg.
The cabin comes with standard air conditioning including a microfilter. Automatic climate control is available on higher editions or as an option. Cruise control comes with the optional multifunction steering wheel or in special editions. Rear parking sensors are optional. No factory touchscreen is fitted. radios and optional navigation use button controls with a small display. Modern aids like automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning, lane keep assist or a reversing camera are not offered.
Boot volume is 410 litres with the rear seats in place. The rear seat backrest folds as standard for longer items.
Braked towing capacity is 1400 kg and unbraked is 680 kg. Payload is 425 kg. A reinforced sport suspension is available only with the sport package or editions. No heavy-duty cooling package is listed for this model.
Electric multi-way front seats with height adjustment, easy-entry and driver memory are standard. Sport seats with stronger bolsters and thigh support are optional. Heated front seats are optional. A glass sunroof is optional. Climate control is available. The cabin feels sporty with firm supportive seats suited to longer drives.
Petrol engine, combined consumption 7.4 l/100 km
Oil service per onboard indicator
Euro NCAP 4 stars
Standard ABS, DSC, front side and head airbags
The 318Ci runs a 2.0-litre petrol four-cylinder. Combined fuel use sits at 7.4 l/100 km with a 63-litre tank.
Servicing follows the onboard interval display. Oil and filter changes form the core oil service, with inspections alternating and brake fluid checks included.
The generation scored 4 stars in Euro NCAP tests. Standard kit covers ABS, DSC stability control, cornering brake control and six airbags.
Keep the cooling system and suspension bushes in check. Regular oil services help the engine last.
Length 4488 mm, Width 1757 mm, Height 1369 mm, Wheelbase 2725 mm (3 Series Coupé 2000–2006)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW AG catalogue The BMW 3 Series Coupé and BMW 3er Coupé Preisliste, September 2005, Turning circle 10.5 m is from BMW Group press technical data, Body dimensions match the 2000–2006 Coupé.