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BMW 316i Touring

General information

ModelBMW 316i Touring
Year2004
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating55.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving7.5 litres/100 km (31.57 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission8-speed automatic or 8-speed manual
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1796 ccm (109.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power115.00 PS (85 kW or 113 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque175.00 Nm (17.8 kgf-m or 129.1 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 81.0 mm (3.3 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox8-speed automatic or 8-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0785 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space440 litres (116 gallons)
Optional cargo space1345 litres (355 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle10 m (409.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1465 kg (3,229.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1930 kg (4,254.9 pounds)
Towing weight1250 kg (2,755.8 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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