| General information | |
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| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 Series |
| Generation | 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Type (Engine) | 316i (116 Hp) Steptronic |
| Start of production | 2001 year |
| End of production | 2005 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 3 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 10.7 l/100 km 22 US mpg 26.4 UK mpg 9.3 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 6 l/100 km 39.2 US mpg 47.1 UK mpg 16.7 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 7.6 l/100 km 30.9 US mpg 37.2 UK mpg 13.2 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 11.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 11.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 11.3 sec |
| Maximum speed | 196 km/h 121.79 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 11.2 kg/Hp, 89.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7.4 kg/Nm, 134.6 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 116 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 64.6 Hp/l |
| Torque | 175 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 129.07 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | N42B18 |
| Engine displacement | 1796 cm3 109.6 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 84 mm 3.31 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 81 mm 3.19 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1300 kg 2866.01 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1800 kg 3968.32 lbs. |
| Max load | 500 kg 1102.31 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 310 l 10.95 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space – maximum | 1100 l 38.85 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4262 mm 167.8 in. |
| Width | 1751 mm 68.94 in. |
| Height | 1408 mm 55.43 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2725 mm 107.28 in. |
| Front track | 1484 mm 58.43 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1493 mm 58.78 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, automatic transmission |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 15 |
| What is the body type, BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001)? | Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) Steptronic? | 7.6 l/100 km 30.9 US mpg 37.2 UK mpg 13.2 km/l |
| How fast is the car, 2001 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) Steptronic? | 196 km/h | 121.79 mph 0-100 km/h: 11.9 sec 0-60 mph: 11.3 sec |
| How much power, BMW 3 Series Hatchback 2001 316i (116 Hp) Steptronic? | 116 Hp, 175 Nm 129.07 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, BMW 3 Series Hatchback 2001 316i (116 Hp) Steptronic? | 1.8 l 1796 cm3 109.6 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 2001 BMW 316i (116 Hp) Steptronic? | 4, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) Hatchback 2001 316i (116 Hp) Steptronic? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 2001 BMW 3 Series Hatchback? | 4262 mm 167.8 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 2001 BMW 3 Series Hatchback? | 1751 mm 68.94 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 2001 BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) Steptronic? | 1300 kg 2866.01 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 2001 BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) Steptronic? | 1800 kg 3968.32 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 2001 BMW 3 Series Hatchback? | 310 – 1100 l 10.95 – 38.85 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2001 BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) Steptronic? | 5, automatic transmission |
