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BMW 316ti Compact

(2000 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from2000
Model316ti CompactIssued until
Serie3Number made
Model familyE46Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4262 mm / 167.8 in / 167.8 inGround clearance
Width1751 mm / 68.9 in / 68.9 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.56
Height1408 mm / 55.4 in / 55.4 inTotal (curb) weight1375 kg / 3031 lb / 3031 lb
Wheelbase2725 mm / 107.3 in / 107.3 inDry weight
Track front1484 mm / 58.4 in / 58.4 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1493 mm / 58.8 in / 58.8 inFuel capacity63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.290Frontal Area2.07 m2 / 22.3 sq ft / 22.3 sq ft
Cx0.60  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerBMWValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.04
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1796 cm3 / 109.6 cu in / 109.6 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity449.00 cm3/cylinder / 27.400 cu in/cylinder / 27.400 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio10.5 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power84.3 kW / 114.6 hp / 114.6 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque175.0 Nm / 129.1 lbft / 129.1 lbft at 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output83.1 kW / 113.0 bhp / 113.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output62.9 kW/l / 1.401 bhp/cu in / 1.401 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque97.44 Nm/l / 0.852 lbft/cu in / 0.852 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.38

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed201 km/h / 125 mph / 125 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio82.18 kW/ton / 111.73 bhp/ton / 111.73 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h10.90 s / 10.90 s / 10.90 sFuel consumption, City (urban)9.7 l/100km / 29.1 mi/UK gal / 24.2 mi/US gal
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)5.3 l/100km / 53.3 mi/UK gal / 44.4 mi/US gal
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)6.9 l/100km / 40.9 mi/UK gal / 34.1 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions167 g/km / 269 g/mi / 269 g/mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PAS  
Turns lock-to-lock3.00Turning circle10.50 m / 34.45 ft / 34.45 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels front6.5J x 15Wheels rear6.5J x 15
Tyres front195/65 R 15 91HTyres rear195/65 R 15 91H
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brake diameter front286 mm / 11.3 in / 11.3 inBrake diameter rear280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 316ti Compact

 
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