BMW 8 series 2018 3.0 diesel description
Coupe BMW 840d xDrive has been produced from January, 2018 to December, 2020. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 320 horsepower on 4400 rpm and torque 680 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 250 000 to 420 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This BMW 8 series 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.
BMW 840d xDrive has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
BMW 840d xDrive accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 4.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this BMW 840d xDrive in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 6.2 litres per 100km (16.1 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient BMW 8 sērija 2018 - 2022 version, fuel consumption in city - 7.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 68 litres or 17.97 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1080 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1240 kilometers on highway.
BMW 840d xDrive technical data
| Model: | BMW 840d xDrive | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Coupe | ||
| Production period: | 2018. January ... 2020. December | ||
| Engine: | 2993 cm3 Diesel, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 164 g/km |
| Power: | 320 HP ON 4400 RPM | Torque: | 680 NM ON 1750 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (8 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 (combined) 7.6 (urban) 5.4 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres (18 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.85m (length) 1.90m (width) 1.35m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | ||
| Ground clearance: | 121 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | ||
| Gross weight: | 2370 kg | ||
BMW 840d xDrive engine B57D30T0
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 840d xDrive oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts) More service info |
| Coolant capacity | 9.5 litres (10 quarts) |
| Power | 320 - 340 HP ON 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 680 - 700 NM ON 1750 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 2015 |
| Duration of production | 10 years |
| Engine also used on | BMW 5 sērija BMW X5 BMW 7 sērija BMW X3 BMW X6 BMW 6 sērija and 3 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. |
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All BMW 8 series coupe [2018 - 2022] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Drive type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BMW 840i
Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
3.0 Petrol | 340 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Rear wheel |
| BMW 840i xDrive 4x4 Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 | 3.0 Petrol | 340 HP | 7.7 l/100km | All wheel |
| BMW 840d xDrive 4x4 Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 | 3.0 Diesel | 320 HP | 6.2 l/100km | All wheel |
|
BMW M850i xDrive 4x4
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds |
4.4 Petrol | 530 HP | 10.5 l/100km | All wheel |