BMW 316i (E46)

BMW 3 series 1998 1.9 petrol description

Sedan BMW 316i has been produced from January, 1999 to September, 2001. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.9 litres, which produces power of 105 horsepower on 5300 rpm and torque 165 Nm (Newton metres) on 2500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 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 1.9 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 14 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 194 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 316i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9 litres per 100km (11.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 63 litres or 16.64 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 940 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this BMW is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real BMW 3 series fuel consumption.