BMW 318d (Touring F31)
BMW 3 series 2012 2.0 diesel description
Estate car / wagon BMW 318d has been produced from January, 2012 to December, 2015. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 143 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 320 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 370 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing ...
This BMW 3 series 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.2 litres.
BMW 318d has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
BMW 318d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 210 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this version of BMW 318d reported by owners in daily driving mode is 6.2 litres per 100km.
BMW 3 series safety
During safety testing BMW 3 series has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 3 series is evaluated with outstanding rate 95 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 84 from 100, for pedestrian protection BMW 3 series got 78 points from 100.
BMW 3 series safety equipment has been rated as very good - 86 percents from 100.
- BMW 318d MT users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 5.6 litres per 100 km
- BMW 318d MT 4x4 is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.4 seconds later (in 9.6 seconds), but more economic with users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 6.0 litres per 100 km
BMW 318d technical data
| Model: | BMW 318d | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
| Production period: | 2012. January ... 2015. December | ||
| Engine: | 1995 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 143 HP ON 4000 RPM | Torque: | 320 NM ON 1750 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (8 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Top speed: | 210 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds |
| Fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km (37.9 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres (15.1 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.62m (length) 1.81m (width) 1.43m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | ||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 1500 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 2045 kg | ||
BMW 318d engine N47D20
Engine reliability and common problems:
The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace the timing chain. The cause of the timing chain problem was reportedly eliminated for engines produced after 2015. Also, the crankshaft damper on this engine tends not to last very long. Cracks between the cylinders tend to appear due to overheating of the engine.Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 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 | 1995 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| 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 | 100,000 km (recommended) Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur. |
| 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 318d oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 5.2 litres (5.5 quarts) More service info |
| Coolant capacity | 7.7 litres (8.1 quarts) |
| Power | 116 - 177 HP ON 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 - 350 NM ON 1750 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 2007 |
| Duration of production | 17 years |
| Engine also used on | BMW 5 sērija BMW 1 sērija BMW X3 BMW X1 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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| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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BMW 316i
Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.6 Petrol | 136 HP | - | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 316i Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 | 1.6 Petrol | 136 HP | - | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 320i | 2.0 Petrol | 184 HP | - | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 320i | 2.0 Petrol | 184 HP | - | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 320i 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 | 2.0 Petrol | 184 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
| BMW 320i 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 | 2.0 Petrol | 184 HP | - | Automatic (8) | All wheel |
| BMW 328i Touring Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 | 2.0 Petrol | 245 HP | 6.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 328i Touring
Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.0 Petrol | 245 HP | 6.5 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 328i 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 | 2.0 Petrol | 245 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
| BMW 328i 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 | 2.0 Petrol | 245 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Automatic (8) | All wheel |
| BMW 316d | 2.0 Diesel | 116 HP | - | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 316d | 2.0 Diesel | 116 HP | - | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 318d | 2.0 Diesel | 143 HP | - | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 318d | 2.0 Diesel | 143 HP | - | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 318d 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 | 2.0 Diesel | 143 HP | - | Manual (6) | All wheel |
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BMW 320d
Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.0 Diesel | 163 HP | 4.3 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 320d
Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.0 Diesel | 163 HP | 4.3 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 320d Touring Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 | 2.0 Diesel | 184 HP | 4.7 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 320d Touring Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 | 2.0 Diesel | 184 HP | 4.6 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 320d 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 | 2.0 Diesel | 184 HP | - | Manual (6) | All wheel |
| BMW 320d 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 | 2.0 Diesel | 184 HP | - | Automatic (8) | All wheel |
| BMW 325d Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 | 2.0 Diesel | 218 HP | 5.1 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 335i Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 | 3.0 Petrol | 306 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 335i Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 | 3.0 Petrol | 306 HP | 7.6 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 335i 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 | 3.0 Petrol | 306 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Automatic (8) | All wheel |
| BMW 330d Touring Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 | 3.0 Diesel | 258 HP | 5.1 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 330d 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 | 3.0 Diesel | 258 HP | 5.4 l/100km | Automatic (8) | All wheel |
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BMW 335d 4x4
Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds |
3.0 Diesel | 313 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Automatic (8) | All wheel |