| General information | |
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| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 Series |
| Generation | 3 Series Sedan (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 | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 10.9 l/100 km 21.6 US mpg 25.9 UK mpg 9.2 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 6.4 l/100 km 36.8 US mpg 44.1 UK mpg 15.6 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg 35.3 UK mpg 12.5 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 | 200 km/h 124.27 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 11.4 kg/Hp, 87.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7.5 kg/Nm, 132.6 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 | 1320 kg 2910.1 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1820 kg 4012.41 lbs. |
| Max load | 500 kg 1102.31 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 410 l 14.48 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4470 mm 175.98 in. |
| Width | 1740 mm 68.5 in. |
| Height | 1420 mm 55.91 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2725 mm 107.28 in. |
| Front track | 1480 mm 58.27 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1495 mm 58.86 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 | Spring Strut |
| 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 Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) Steptronic? | 8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg 35.3 UK mpg 12.5 km/l |
| How fast is the car, 2001 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) Steptronic? | 200 km/h | 124.27 mph 0-100 km/h: 11.9 sec 0-60 mph: 11.3 sec |
| How much power, BMW 3 Series Sedan 2001 316i (116 Hp) Steptronic? | 116 Hp, 175 Nm 129.07 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, BMW 3 Series Sedan 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 Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) Sedan 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 Sedan? | 4470 mm 175.98 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan? | 1740 mm 68.5 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) Steptronic? | 1320 kg 2910.1 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) Steptronic? | 1820 kg 4012.41 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan? | 410 l 14.48 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 316i (116 Hp) Steptronic? | 5, automatic transmission |
