BMW 116
The BMW 116 is a compact car powered by a four-cylinder petrol engine with a displacement of 1,671 cm³ and output of 92 kW, achieving a top speed of 210 km/h. It seats five passengers and measures 4,270 mm in length, with a kerb weight of 1,348 kg and CO₂ emissions of 137 g/km. In Norway, the model saw minimal uptake with only one new registration recorded in 2019.
| Manufacturer | BMW |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 90 kW (120 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 135 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,461 kg |
| Displacement | 1,534 cc |
| Top speed | 210 km/h |
| Length | 4,355 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,458 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 19 European countries that registered the BMW 116 in 2025 (11,976 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
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.
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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.
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 4,355 mm long, 1,798 mm wide and 1,458 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?
- The BMW 116 emits 135 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the BMW 116 have?
- The BMW 116 has 5 seats.