BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 316i (116 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 316i (116 Hp) /Hatchback 2001 - 2005/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Compact (E46)?

Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 316i (116 Hp)?

6.9 l/100 km
34.1 US mpg
40.9 UK mpg
14.5 km/l

How fast is 2001 3 Series Compact (E46) 316i (116 Hp)?

201 km/h | 125 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.9 sec
0-60 mph: 10.4 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Hatchback 2001 316i (116 Hp)?

116 Hp, 175 Nm
129 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Hatchback 2001 316i (116 Hp)?

1.8 l
1796 cm³
109.6 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2001 BMW 316i (116 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) Hatchback 2001 316i (116 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 2001 BMW 3 Series Hatchback?

4262 mm
167.8 in.

What is the width of 2001 BMW 3 Series Hatchback?

1751 mm
68.94 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2001 BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 316i (116 Hp)?

1300 kg
2866 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2001 BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 316i (116 Hp)?

1800 kg
3968 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2001 BMW 3 Series Hatchback?

310 - 1100 l
10.9 - 38.8 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2001 BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 316i (116 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Compact (E46)

Modification (Engine)

316i (116 Hp)

Start of production

2001 year

End of production

2005 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9.7 l/100 km 24.2 US mpg
29.1 UK mpg
10.3 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.3 l/100 km 44.4 US mpg
53.3 UK mpg
18.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

6.9 l/100 km 34.1 US mpg
40.9 UK mpg
14.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

10.4 sec

Maximum speed

201 km/h 125 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

11.2 kg/Hp, 89.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.4 kg/Nm, 134.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

116 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

64.6 Hp/l

Torque

175 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 129 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

N42B18

Engine displacement

1796 cm³ 109.6 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in.

Piston Stroke

81 mm 3.19 in.

Compression ratio

10.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1300 kg 2866 lbs.

Max. weight

1800 kg 3968 lbs.

Max load

500 kg 1102 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

310 l 10.9 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1100 l 38.8 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal

Max. roof load

75 kg 165 lbs.

Permitted towbar download

75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4262 mm 167.8 in.

Width

1751 mm 68.94 in.

Height

1408 mm 55.43 in.

Wheelbase

2725 mm 107.28 in.

Front track

1484 mm 58.43 in.

Rear (Back) track

1493 mm 58.78 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

195/65 R15

Wheel rims size

6.5J x 15

Specs of BMW 3 Series Compact (E46) 316i (116 Hp) /2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005/