BMW 630d

BMW 6 series 2017 3.0 diesel description

Hatchback BMW 630d has been produced from January, 2017 to January, 2020. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 265 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 620 Nm (Newton metres) on 2000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 250 000 and 420 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This BMW 6 series 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

BMW 630d has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
BMW 630d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 630d fuel consumption is 4.9 litres per 100km (20.4 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient BMW 6 sērija 2017 - 2020 version, city fuel economy - 5.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 66 litres or 17.44 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1340 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1460 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 7.5 litres per 100 km, which is 53% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 6 series fuel consumption.

BMW 6 series safety

During safety testing BMW 6 series has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 6 series is evaluated with very good rate 86 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 85 from 100, for pedestrian protection BMW 6 series got 81 points from 100.
BMW 6 series safety equipment has been rated as average - 59 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also BMW 6 series version with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (BMW 630d xDrive AT 4x4) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 5.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 7.5 litres per 100 km.
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BMW 6 series 2017

BMW 630d technical data

Model: BMW 630d
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2017. January ... 2020. January 
Engine: 2993 cm3 Diesel, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 129 g/km
Power: 265 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 620 NM ON 2000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (8 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.9 (combined) 5.6 (urban) 4.5 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.5 l/100km (31.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres (17.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 5.09m (length) 1.90m (width) 1.54m (height)
Turning diameter: 12.5 meters
Ground clearance: 138 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 610 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1800 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2510 kg

BMW 630d engine B57D30O0

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 250,000 to 420,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2993 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90 mm
Compression ratio 16 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Timing chain change interval 200,000 km (specified), 120,000 km (recommended)

Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

BMW 630d oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 11.7 litres (12.4 quarts)
Power 265 - 286 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 620 - 650 NM ON 2000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2015
Duration of production 9 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2018 onwards.

Engine also used on BMW 5 sērija BMW X5 BMW 7 sērija BMW X3 BMW X6 and 2 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All BMW 6 series hatchback [2017 - 2020] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
BMW 630i Jan 2017 — Jan 2020 2.0 Petrol 249 HP 7.0 l/100km Rear wheel
BMW 630i Jan 2017 — Jan 2020

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 258 HP 6.2 l/100km Rear wheel
BMW 620d Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 2.0 Diesel 190 HP - Rear wheel
BMW 640i Jan 2017 — Jan 2020

Most powerfull petrol version (340 HP)

3.0 Petrol 340 HP 7.0 l/100km Rear wheel
BMW 640i xDrive 4x4 Jan 2017 — Jan 2020

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds

3.0 Petrol 340 HP 8.5 l/100km All wheel
BMW 630d xDrive 4x4 Jan 2017 — Jan 2020 3.0 Diesel 249 HP 5.7 l/100km All wheel
BMW 630d Jan 2017 — Jan 2020

Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.0 Diesel 265 HP 4.9 l/100km Rear wheel
BMW 630d xDrive 4x4 Jan 2017 — Jan 2020

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

3.0 Diesel 265 HP 5.5 l/100km All wheel
BMW 640d xDrive 4x4 Jan 2017 — Jan 2020

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds

3.0 Diesel 320 HP 5.8 l/100km All wheel
BMW 6 series 2017 reviews
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