The BMW 3 Series 316 1.6 MT is considered here through everyday commuting: the short, repeated journeys between home and work, where routine and personal preference shape what matters most.
2 generation · Sedan
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The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry
182 km/h
Engine type
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual
Type of boost?
A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry
No
Type of drive?
Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry
RWD
Bore and stroke?
The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry
Not provided
Engine capacity?
The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry
1596 cm³
Engine location
Front, longitudinal
Number of gears?
How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry
5
Maximum power?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
100 hp
Maximum power, kw?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
74 kW
Compression ratio?
The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry
Not provided
Maximum power rpm
5500 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
141 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
4250 rpm
Acceleration to 100?
The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry
12.1 s
Engine power system
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Number of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder?
The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry
2
Cylinder arrangement
Inline
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Energy & emissions
ECO class
Not provided
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
95
Mild Hybrid?
A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry
Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions?
The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry
Not provided
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
55 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Driving range, minimum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Fuel consumption city
10.3 l
Average consumption
8.6 l
Fuel consumption highway
6.7 l
Dimensions & body
Doors number
4
Number of seats
5
Width
1641 mm
Height
1379 mm
Length
4321 mm
Body type
Sedan
Wheelbase?
The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry
2570 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Sedan
Rear track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1420 mm
Trunk volume max
Not provided
Trunk volume min
425 l
Front track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1410 mm
Max weight
1540 kg
Curb weight?
The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry
1080 kg
Ground clearance, maximum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
125 mm
Identity & configuration
Body code
E30
Vehicle class
D
Body designation
E30/4
Right-hand drive
No
Engine code
M10B16
Additional specifications
Stop
1991-04-30
Start
1983-01-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Drum
Front brakes
Disc
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring
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Engine and Transmission
In commuting, a driving priority many people name is predictable behaviour at low speeds, since junctions, queues and car parks fill most of the route. What counts as predictable is learned over weeks, as a driver settles into one familiar road.
Drivetrain and Everyday Driving
Familiar controls matter because a commute is repetition: the same wipers, lights and mirrors adjusted hundreds of times. When their positions are known by touch, attention stays on the road rather than on searching, which is why drivers tend to value consistency over novelty.
Body and Practicality
One routine need is somewhere to put a work bag that is lifted in and out twice a day. Such loading is convenient in general when the space is reachable without contortion and the bag does not slide about while cornering.
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