BMW 3-Series 3.0 Station wagon Europe 316i MT, Configuration
| Volume | 1.6 l |
| Power | 102 hp |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 5 |
| Clearance | 130 mm |
| Trunk volume | 300 l |
| Front tires | 205/55 R16 |
| Rear tires | 205/55 R16 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | January 1995 — May 1999 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Station wagon |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 5 |
| Engine capacity | 1,596 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 12.70 With |
| Maximum speed | 182 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 130 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 5 |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,210 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,700 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,390 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Front track width | 1,420 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,425 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,190 kg |
| Specific gravity | 11.67 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 65 l |
| Trunk volume | 300 (1030) l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | In-line, 4-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 102 hp |
| Maximum power | 75 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 5,500 |
| Maximum torque | 150.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 15.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 3,900 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Compression ratio | 9.00 |
| Additional engine information | Injector |
Steering
| Power steering |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent, on oblique levers |
Tires
| Front wheels | 205/55 R16 |
| Rear wheels | 205/55 R16 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Disk |
| Rear brakes | Drums |