BMW 116
The BMW 116 is 4,270 mm long with a 4-cylinder petrol engine. Engine displacement ranges from 1,500 to 2,000 cc. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, CO₂ emissions are 135 g/km (WLTP). The car has a top speed of 210 km/h.
| Manufacturer | BMW |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 90 kW (120 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Petrol 135 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 1,461 kg |
| Displacement (engines) | 1,500–2,000 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Top speed | 210 km/h |
| Length | 4,270 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,755 mm |
| Height | 1,423 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the BMW 116 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (11,976 cars), engine power from 18 countries, kerb weight from 19 countries. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of BMW 116 cars registered for the first time across 19 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| France | 3,085 |
| Belgium | 2,311 |
| Germany | 2,044 |
| Italy | 1,296 |
| Portugal | 1,245 |
| Poland | 467 |
| Austria | 435 |
| Spain | 420 |
| Greece | 250 |
| Luxembourg | 247 |
| Slovenia | 67 |
| Croatia | 46 |
| Malta | 33 |
| Czechia | 17 |
| Hungary | 5 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
European engine versions of the BMW 116 by displacement, from the Dutch register (RDW). 5 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 l · 3-cyl | – | – | 197 km/h | – | – |
| 1.5 l · 3-cyl | – | – | 200 km/h | – | – |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 208 km/h | – | – |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 204 km/h | – | – |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 200 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 80% of BMW 116s pass their MOT test first time, based on 110,326 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the BMW 116 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all BMW recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the BMW 116?
- The BMW 116 has a rated top speed of 210 km/h.
- How much power does the BMW 116 have?
- The BMW 116 produces 90 kW (120 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the BMW 116?
- The BMW 116 is 4,270 mm long, 1,755 mm wide and 1,423 mm tall.
- How much does the BMW 116 weigh?
- The BMW 116 has a kerb weight of about 1,461 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the BMW 116?
- A new BMW 116 registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 emits 135 g/km of CO2 (WLTP, petrol).
- How many seats does the BMW 116 have?
- The BMW 116 has 5 seats.