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BMW 116i

General information

ModelBMW 116i
Year2008
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating62.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars
Rating72.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1596 ccm (97.39 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving7.5 litres/100 km (31.36 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1596 ccm (97.39 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power115.00 PS (85 kW or 113 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque150.00 Nm (15.3 kgf-m or 110.6 ft.lbs) at 4300 Rev. per min.
Compression10.2:1
Bore x stroke72.0 x 84.0 mm (2.8 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0898 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space330 litres (87 gallons)
Optional cargo space1150 litres (304 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control

Dimensions and weight

Weight1280 kg (2,821.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1590 kg (3,505.3 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length4250 mm (167.3 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Wheelbase2670 mm (105.1 inches)
Fuel capacity50.0 litres (13.21 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR21630
CO2 emissions276.0 g/km
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