BMW 230i (F22/F23)

BMW 2 series 2013 2.0 petrol description

Coupe BMW 230i has been produced from January, 2016 to December, 2017. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 252 horsepower on 5200 rpm and torque 350 Nm (Newton metres) on 1450 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and MHI TD04LR6W turbine. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 200 000 to 340 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This BMW 2 series 2.0 engine oil type is 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-20 and oil capacity is 5.3 litres.

BMW 230i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
BMW 230i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this version of BMW 230i reported by owners in daily driving mode is 8.1 litres per 100km.

With the same engine there is also BMW 2 series version with manual gearbox (BMW 230i MT) available
BMW 2 series 2013

BMW 230i technical data

Model: BMW 230i
Body style: Coupe
Production period: 2016. January ... 2017. December 
Engine: 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 252 HP ON 5200 RPM Torque: 350 NM ON 1450 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (8 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.6 seconds
Fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100km (29 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 52 litres (13.7 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.43m (length) 1.77m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Ground clearance: 140 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 390 litres
Gross weight: 1935 kg

BMW 230i engine B48B20O0

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 200,000 to 340,000 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 1998 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 82 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 94.6 mm
Compression ratio 10.2 : 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.

Fuel system Injection
BMW 230i oil type 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-20
Oil capacity 5.3 litres (5.6 quarts)
Coolant capacity 8.1 litres (8.6 quarts)
Power 252 HP ON 5200 RPM
Torque 350 NM ON 1450 RPM
Start of production (year) 2014
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on BMW 5 sērija BMW 3 sērija BMW 1 sērija BMW X3 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.

All BMW 2 series coupe [2013 - 2017] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 218i Jan 2015 — Dec 2017

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.5 Petrol 136 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 218i Jan 2015 — Dec 2017 1.5 Petrol 136 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 220i Jan 2013 — Jan 2017 2.0 Petrol 184 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 220i Jan 2013 — Jan 2017

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 184 HP 6.0 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 228i Jan 2014 — Dec 2016 2.0 Petrol 245 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 228i Jan 2014 — Dec 2016 2.0 Petrol 245 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 230i Jan 2016 — Dec 2017 2.0 Petrol 252 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 230i Jan 2016 — Dec 2017 2.0 Petrol 252 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 218d Jan 2014 — Dec 2015

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 143 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 218d Jan 2014 — Dec 2015 2.0 Diesel 143 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 218d Jan 2015 — Dec 2017 2.0 Diesel 150 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 218d Jan 2015 — Dec 2017 2.0 Diesel 150 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 220d Jan 2013 — Jan 2017 2.0 Diesel 184 HP 4.8 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 220d Jan 2013 — Jan 2017

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 184 HP 4.4 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 225d Jan 2014 — Dec 2015 2.0 Diesel 218 HP 4.7 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 225d Jan 2015 — Dec 2017

Most powerfull diesel version (224 HP)

2.0 Diesel 224 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 235i Jan 2013 — Jan 2017 3.0 Petrol 326 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 235i Jan 2013 — Jan 2017 3.0 Petrol 326 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW M235i 4x4 Jan 2014 — Dec 2016 3.0 Petrol 326 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW M240i Jan 2016 — Dec 2017 3.0 Petrol 340 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW M240i Jan 2016 — Dec 2017 3.0 Petrol 340 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW M240i 4x4 Jan 2016 — Dec 2017

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds

3.0 Petrol 340 HP 7.4 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
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