BMW 316i (E36)

BMW 3 series 1991 1.6 petrol description

Sedan BMW 316i has been produced from January, 1991 to September, 1993. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 100 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 141 Nm (Newton metres) on 4250 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 240 up to 410 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This BMW 3 series 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

BMW 316i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
BMW 316i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 189 km/h.

BMW 316i fuel consumption is 8.4 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (11.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1020 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 10.3 litres per 100 km, which is 23% 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 2 stars from five, which means quite low safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 3 series is evaluated with two stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW 3 series got two stars.