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BMW 316i

General information

ModelBMW 316i
Year1998
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating57 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1895 ccm (115.63 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving11.4 litres/100 km (20.72 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.22 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.1 litres/100 km (38.88 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1895 ccm (115.63 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power104.40 PS (77 kW or 103 HP) at 5300 Rev. per min.
Max torque165.00 Nm (16.8 kgf-m or 121.7 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.7:1
Bore x stroke85.0 x 83.5 mm (3.3 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0768 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4870 litres (1,287 gallons)
Cargo space400 litres (106 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 286 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 280 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1360 kg (2,998.3 pounds)
Overall length4480 mm (176.4 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)
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