BMW 116i (E87)
BMW 1 series 2004 1.6 petrol description
Hatchback BMW 116i has been produced from September, 2004 to March, 2006. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 116 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 150 Nm (Newton metres) on 4300 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This BMW 1 series 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.
BMW 116i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 116i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this BMW 116i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.5 litres per 100km (13.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 8.6 litres per 100 km, which is 15% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 1 series fuel consumption.
BMW 1 series safety
During safety testing BMW 1 series has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 1 series is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with three stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW 1 series got one star.
BMW 116i technical data
| Model: | BMW 116i | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 2004. September ... 2006. March | ||
| Engine: | 1596 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 181 g/km |
| Power: | 116 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 150 NM ON 4300 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.0 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 (combined) 10.0 (urban) 5.9 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km (27.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres (13.2 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.23m (length) 1.75m (width) 1.43m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 1150 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1705 kg | ||
BMW 116i engine N45B16
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 | 1596 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 84 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 72 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. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| BMW 116i oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 7 litres (7.4 quarts) |
| Power | 116 HP ON 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 NM ON 4300 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 2004 |
| Duration of production | 8 years |
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| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 116i Sep 2004 — Mar 2006 | 1.6 Petrol | 116 HP | 7.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 116i Mar 2006 — Mar 2007 | 1.6 Petrol | 116 HP | 7.5 l/100km | Manual (6) |
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BMW 118i
Jan 2005 — Mar 2006 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.0 Petrol | 129 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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BMW 118i
Mar 2006 — Mar 2007 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.0 Petrol | 129 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Manual (6) |
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BMW 118i
Jan 2005 — Mar 2007 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.0 Petrol | 129 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
| BMW 120i | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 7.4 l/100km | Manual (6) |
| BMW 120i | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
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BMW 118d
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.0 Diesel | 122 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Manual (6) |
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BMW 120d
Most powerfull diesel version (163 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 163 HP | 5.7 l/100km | Manual (6) |
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BMW 120d
Most powerfull diesel version (163 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 163 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
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BMW 130i
Oct 2005 — Mar 2007 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds |
3.0 Petrol | 265 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Manual (6) |
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BMW 130i
Mar 2006 — Mar 2007 Most powerfull petrol version (265 HP) |
3.0 Petrol | 265 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) |