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BMW 318i Towing Capacity

Up to

1400kg
BMW 318i
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The towing capacity of the BMW 318i supports up to 1400kg. This is a braked figure, while the maximum load for any vehicle without using trailer brakes is 750kg, if rated to tow that much in the first place. Kilograms can also be expressed as kilos, and if you want to know the tow rating in tonnes, just divide the kg figure by 1000. But, before you try towing with any car, ute, van, SUV or 4x4, be sure to check with the manufacturer or your owner's manual to ensure your BMW 318i matches the example listed here.

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BMW 318i braked* towing capacity

Year Braked capacity from Braked capacity to
2018 1300kg 1300kg
2017 1300kg 1300kg
2016 1300kg 1300kg
2015 1300kg 1300kg
2005 1400kg 1400kg
2004 1200kg 1400kg
2003 1200kg 1200kg
2002 1200kg 1200kg
2001 1200kg 1400kg
2000 1400kg 1400kg
1999 1400kg 1400kg
1998 1400kg 1400kg
1997 1400kg 1400kg
1996 1400kg 1400kg
1995 1400kg 1400kg
1994 1400kg 1400kg
1993 1400kg 1400kg
1992 1400kg 1400kg
1991 1200kg 1400kg
1990 1200kg 1400kg
1989 1200kg 1400kg
1988 1200kg 1200kg
1987 1100kg 1100kg
1986 1100kg 1100kg
1985 1000kg 1100kg
1984 1000kg 1100kg
1983 1000kg 1100kg
1982 1000kg 1000kg
1981 1000kg 1000kg
1980 1000kg 1000kg

* Requires braking on both wheels on at least one axle of the towed load.