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BMWBMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 316i (105 Hp)1999, 2000, 2001: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 316i (105 Hp) /Sedan 1999 - 2001/
What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1999 3 Series Sedan (E46) 316i (105 Hp)?
200 km/h | 124 mph
0-100 km/h: 12.4 sec
0-60 mph: 11.8 sec
What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1999 316i (105 Hp)?
105 Hp, 165 Nm
122 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1999 316i (105 Hp)?
1.9 l
1895 cm3
115.64 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1999 BMW 316i (105 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) Sedan 1999 316i (105 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1999 BMW 3 Series Sedan?
4471 mm
176.02 in.
What is the width of 1999 BMW 3 Series Sedan?
1739 mm
68.46 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1999 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 316i (105 Hp)?
1285 kg
2833 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1999 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 316i (105 Hp)?
1782 kg
3929 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1999 BMW 3 Series Sedan?
440 l
15.5 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1999 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 316i (105 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
316i (105 Hp)
Start of production
1999
End of production
2001
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
11.3 l/100 km 20.8 US mpg
25 UK mpg
8.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
5.7 l/100 km 41.3 US mpg
49.6 UK mpg
17.5 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
11.8 sec
Maximum speed
200 km/h 124 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
12.2 kg/Hp, 81.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.8 kg/Nm, 128.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
105 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
55.4 Hp/l
Torque
165 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 122 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M43B19
Engine displacement
1895 cm3 115.64 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
85 mm 3.35 in.
Piston Stroke
83.5 mm 3.29 in.
Compression ratio
9.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1285 kg 2833 lbs.
Max. weight
1782 kg 3929 lbs.
Max load
497 kg 1096 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
440 l 15.5 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
4471 mm 176.02 in.
Width
1739 mm 68.46 in.
Height
1415 mm 55.71 in.
Wheelbase
2725 mm 107.28 in.
Front track
1481 mm 58.31 in.
Rear (Back) track
1488 mm 58.58 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
Suspension strut
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
Tire size
195/65 R15
Wheel rim size
15