BMW 316i (E46)

BMW 3 series 1999 1.8 petrol description

Coupe BMW 316i has been produced from January, 2001 to December, 2003. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 116 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 175 Nm (Newton metres) on 3750 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, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 370 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This BMW 3 series 1.8 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 5 gears.
BMW 316i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 316i fuel consumption is 8 litres per 100km (12.5 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW 3 sērija 1999 - 2003 versions, city fuel economy - 10.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 63 litres or 16.64 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 980 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 8.8 litres per 100 km, which is 10% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 3 series fuel consumption.

BMW 3 series safety

During safety testing BMW 3 series has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 3 series is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW 3 series got one star.