BMW 316i (Touring F31)

BMW 3 series 2012 1.6 petrol description

Estate car / wagon BMW 316i has been produced from January, 2013 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. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 200 000 and 340 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
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 manual gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 316i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.4 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 6.8 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 automatic gearbox (BMW 316i AT) available, which users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 7.4 litres per 100 km.
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BMW 3 series 2012

BMW 316i technical data

Model: BMW 316i
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2013. 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: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 210 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.4 seconds
Fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100km (34.6 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: 495 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1500 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2000 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

All BMW 3 series estate car [2012 - 2015] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 316i Jan 2013 — Dec 2015

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.6 Petrol 136 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 316i Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 1.6 Petrol 136 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 320i 2.0 Petrol 184 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320i 2.0 Petrol 184 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 320i 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 2.0 Petrol 184 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 320i 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 2.0 Petrol 184 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 328i Touring Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 2.0 Petrol 245 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 328i Touring Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 245 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 328i 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 2.0 Petrol 245 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 328i 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 2.0 Petrol 245 HP 6.9 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 316d 2.0 Diesel 116 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 316d 2.0 Diesel 116 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 318d 2.0 Diesel 143 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 318d 2.0 Diesel 143 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 318d 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 2.0 Diesel 143 HP - Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 320d Jan 2013 — Dec 2015

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 163 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320d Jan 2013 — Dec 2015

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 163 HP 4.3 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 320d Touring Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 2.0 Diesel 184 HP 4.7 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320d Touring Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 2.0 Diesel 184 HP 4.6 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 320d 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 2.0 Diesel 184 HP - Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 320d 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 2.0 Diesel 184 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 325d Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 2.0 Diesel 218 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 335i Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 3.0 Petrol 306 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 335i Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 3.0 Petrol 306 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 335i 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 3.0 Petrol 306 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 330d Touring Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 3.0 Diesel 258 HP 5.1 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 330d 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 3.0 Diesel 258 HP 5.4 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 335d 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds

3.0 Diesel 313 HP 5.6 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 3 series 2012 reviews
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