BMW 316i (F30)

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BMW 3 series 2012 1.6 petrol description

Sedan BMW 316i has been produced from January, 2012 to December, 2015. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 136 horsepower on 4350 rpm and torque 220 Nm (Newton metres) on 1350 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and twinscroll turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 200 000 to 340 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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This BMW 3 series 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.25 litres.

BMW 316i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
BMW 316i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 210 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this version of BMW 316i reported by owners in daily driving mode is 7.4 litres per 100km.

BMW 3 series safety

During safety testing BMW 3 series has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 3 series is evaluated with outstanding rate 95 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 84 from 100, for pedestrian protection BMW 3 series got 78 points from 100.
BMW 3 series safety equipment has been rated as very good - 86 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also BMW 3 series version with manual gearbox (BMW 316i MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.3 seconds faster (in 8.9 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 6.8 litres per 100 km.

BMW 3 series 1.6 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.

BMW 316i technical data

Model:	BMW 316i
Body style:	Sedan
Production period:	2012. January ... 2015. December
Engine:	1598 cm³ Petrol, 4 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	no data
Power:	136 HP ON 4350 RPM	Torque:	220 NM ON 1350 RPM
Gearbox:	Automatic gearbox (8 gears)	Drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed:	210 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9.2 seconds
Fuel consumption:	7.4 l/100km (31.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity:	60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions:	4.62m (length) 1.81m (width) 1.43m (height)
Turning diameter:	11.3 meters
Ground clearance:	140 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity:	480 litres
Gross weight:	1955 kg

BMW 316i engine N13B16 U0

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 200,000 to 340,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.

Engine displacement	1598 cm³
Number of cylinders	4
Bore (cylinder diameter)	77 mm
Stroke length (piston move)	85.8 mm
Compression ratio	10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive	Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. More service info
Timing chain change interval	100,000 km (recommended) Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.
Fuel system	Injection
BMW 316i oil type	5W-30
Oil capacity	4.25 litres (4.5 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity	6.7 litres (7.1 quarts)
Power	136 HP ON 4350 RPM
Torque	220 NM ON 1350 RPM
Start of production (year)	2011
Duration of production	5 years
Engine also used on	BMW 1 sērija

Carmakers tend to use similar engines with different parameters for models available in different markets and time periods.

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All BMW 3 series sedan [2012 - 2015] modifications

Modification	Engine	Power	Consumption	Gearbox	Drive type
BMW 316i Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption	1.6 Petrol	136 HP	-	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 316i	1.6 Petrol	136 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 320i Most fuel efficient petrol version	1.6 Petrol	170 HP	5.3 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 320i Jan 2012 — Jan 2015	2.0 Petrol	184 HP	-	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 320i Jan 2012 — Jan 2015	2.0 Petrol	184 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 320i 4x4	2.0 Petrol	184 HP	6.8 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel
BMW 320i 4x4	2.0 Petrol	184 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	All wheel
BMW 328i Jan 2012 — Jan 2015	2.0 Petrol	245 HP	6.4 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 328i Jan 2012 — Jan 2015	2.0 Petrol	245 HP	6.3 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 328i 4x4	2.0 Petrol	245 HP	6.8 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel
BMW 328i 4x4	2.0 Petrol	245 HP	6.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	All wheel
BMW 316d Jan 2012 — Jan 2015	2.0 Diesel	116 HP	-	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 316d Jan 2012 — Jan 2015	2.0 Diesel	116 HP	4.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 318d Jan 2012 — Jan 2015	2.0 Diesel	143 HP	-	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 318d Jan 2012 — Jan 2015	2.0 Diesel	143 HP	4.5 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 318d 4x4	2.0 Diesel	143 HP	4.8 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel
BMW 320d Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 Most fuel efficient diesel version	2.0 Diesel	163 HP	4.1 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 320d Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 Most fuel efficient diesel version	2.0 Diesel	163 HP	4.1 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 320d Jan 2012 — Jan 2015	2.0 Diesel	184 HP	4.5 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 320d Jan 2012 — Jan 2015	2.0 Diesel	184 HP	4.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 320d 4x4 Most fuel efficient diesel version	2.0 Diesel	184 HP	4.1 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel
BMW 320d 4x4	2.0 Diesel	184 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	All wheel
BMW 325d Jan 2013 — Dec 2015	2.0 Diesel	218 HP	4.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 335i Jan 2012 — Jan 2015	3.0 Petrol	306 HP	7.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 335i Jan 2012 — Jan 2015	3.0 Petrol	306 HP	7.2 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 335i 4x4	3.0 Petrol	306 HP	8.2 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel
BMW 335i 4x4	3.0 Petrol	306 HP	7.6 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	All wheel
BMW 330d	3.0 Diesel	258 HP	4.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 330d 4x4	3.0 Diesel	258 HP	5.2 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	All wheel
BMW 335d 4x4 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds	3.0 Diesel	313 HP	5.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	All wheel

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