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BMW 316i

General information

ModelBMW 316i
Year2009
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating65 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1596 ccm (97.39 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving7.6 litres/100 km (30.95 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1596 ccm (97.39 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power115.00 PS (85 kW or 113 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque150.00 Nm (15.3 kgf-m or 110.6 ft.lbs) at 4300 Rev. per min.
Compression10.1:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 72.0 mm (3.3 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0871 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space330 litres (87 gallons)
Optional cargo space1150 litres (304 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1320 kg (2,910.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1745 kg (3,847.1 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4230 mm (166.5 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Wheelbase2670 mm (105.1 inches)
Fuel capacity53.0 litres (14.00 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR20680
CO2 emissions283.0 g/km
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