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engines/ fuel consumption

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 2:37 pm
by MATTTT
hi
just trying to find out the different engines and the fuel consumption? /my dads got a 325i sport which hes had since it was a year old but its a bit heavy on petrol for me to consider.I was thinking of a 318 or 316 but its got to be a touring version.The guy who works next doors got a J plate 318 is but is the/ is/ a differnet engine to the standard i version>?
thanks for any help
matt

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 2:41 pm
by Zayyan
316i = 102bhp 8v
318i = 115bhp 8v
318is = 136bhp 16v

The 316i will be similar economy-wise to the 318is with the 318i being the least economical.

If you want a Touring, 316i and 318i are your only options as the 318is was only made in 2-door form.

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 10:08 pm
by MATTTT
that def correct no 318is in touring style?
if so someone must have stuck an extra s on the back of the guys 318is touring!
weird
Matt