The new 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine also stands out with its emotionally rich soundtrack and impressive smoothness. In terms of vibration control, it has much in common with a six-cylinder in-line engine, primarily due to their shared absence of first- and second-order inertial forces.
2016 BMW 3-door 116i
The threecylinder unit also features a turbocharger integrated into the exhaust gas manifold, as well as latest-generation injection and VALVETRONIC systems.
2016 BMW 3-door 116i
In the new BMW 116i it generates a maximum output of 80 kW/109 hp and peak torque of 180 Newton metres (133 lb-ft), sufficient for 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration in 10.9 seconds.
2016 BMW 3-door 116i
The handing over of the baton from one engine generation to the next also ensures a considerable reduction in fuel consumption - now 5.4 - 5.0 litres per 100 kilometres (52.3 - 56.5 mpg imp) - and CO2 emissions, which come in at 126 - 116 grams per kilometre (figures according to EU test cycle, may vary depending on the tyre format specified).
