BMW 316

BMW 316
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The BMW 316 is a four-seat sedan powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder petrol engine producing 85 kW. It measures 4,329 mm in length and has a kerb weight of 1,036 kg, allowing it to reach a top speed of 175 km/h.

Technical data
ManufacturerBMW
Body typeSedan
Kerb weight1,009 kg
Displacement1,905 cc
Top speed175 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length4,330 mm
Width1,650 mm
Seats5
Doors2

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of BMW 316 cars registered for the first time across 2 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
Italy4
Belgium1

Source: EEA COโ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the BMW 316 (from registration data). 2 variants.

Engine variants for BMW 316
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
1.8 l ยท 4-cylโ€“โ€“175 km/hโ€“โ€“
2.5 l ยท 6-cylโ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

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Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 77% of BMW 316s pass their MOT test first time, based on 11,628 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data โ€” not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the BMW 316 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 316?
The BMW 316 has a rated top speed of 175 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the BMW 316?
The BMW 316 is 4,330 mm long, 1,650 mm wide.
How much does the BMW 316 weigh?
The BMW 316 has a kerb weight of about 1,009 kg.
How many seats does the BMW 316 have?
The BMW 316 has 5 seats.