Specifications: BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

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BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001)
Modification (Engine) 316i (116 Hp)
Start of production 2001 year
End of production 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
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
124.9 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.
129.07 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code N42B18
Engine displacement 1796 cm3
109.6 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
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 4
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
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Coolant 7.5 l
7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1300 kg
2866.01 lbs.
Max. weight 1800 kg
3968.32 lbs.
Max load 500 kg
1102.31 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 310 l
10.95 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1100 l
38.85 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 63 l
16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal
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

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