2008 BMW 316i E90: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

2008 BMW 316i specifications

2008 BMW 316i data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2760 mm	108.7 inches
Track/tread (front)	1506 mm	59.3 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1535 mm	60.4 inches
Length	4531 mm	178.4 inches
Width	1817 mm	71.5 inches
Height	1421 mm	55.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.64
Kerb weight	1425 kg	3142 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	63 litres	13.9 [16.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.26
Frontal area	2.17 m²
CdA	0.56
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMW
Engine code	N43B16O0
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.6 litre 1597 cc (97.455 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	82 × 75.6 mm 3.23 × 2.98 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.08
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	122 PS (120 bhp) (89 kW) at 6000 rpm
maximum torque	160 Nm (118 ft·lb) (16.3 kgm) at 4250 rpm
Specific output	56 kW/litre 76.2 ps/litre 75.1 bhp/litre 1.23 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	100.19 Nm/litre 1.21 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	12:1
Fuel system	direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1259 kPa (182.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	399.25 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	10.8 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre	31.9 s
Maximum speed	210 km/h (130 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 85.38 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 PS/kg 62.8 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 84.21 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 15.92 kg/kW 26.6 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	7.7/4.9/5.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	7.7/4.9/5.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre	13.0/20.4/16.9 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG	36.7/57.6/47.9 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG	30.5/48.0/39.9 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions	142.0 g/km NEDC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)	F
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	7J x 16
Wheel size rear	7J x 16
Tyres front	205/55 R 16 91H
Tyres rear	205/55 R 16 91H
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.85
Final drive ratio	3.64
general
Carfolio.com ID	184569
Production total
Model code
Model family	E90
RAC rating	16.7
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2008 BMW 316i added 2008-08-05. Last modified 2013-02-28.