BMW 325d (F30)

BMW 3 series 2012 2.0 diesel description

Sedan BMW 325d has been produced from January, 2013 to December, 2015. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 218 horsepower on 4400 rpm and torque 450 Nm (Newton metres) on 1500 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 TwinTurbo turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 180 000 and 300 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47  ...  This BMW 3 series 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.2 litres.

BMW 325d has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 325d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 245 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 325d fuel consumption is 4.9 litres per 100km (20.4 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 6.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 57 litres or 15.06 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1160 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1340 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 6.4 litres per 100 km, which is 31% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 3 series fuel consumption.

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 3 series 2012

BMW 325d technical data

Model: BMW 325d
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2013. January ... 2015. December 
Engine: 1995 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 218 HP ON 4400 RPM Torque: 450 NM ON 1500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 245 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.9 (combined) 6.2 (urban) 4.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6.4 l/100km (36.8 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: 480 litres
Gross weight: 2025 kg

BMW 325d engine N47S1

Engine reliability and common problems:

Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car in order to replace the timing chain. The cause of the timing chain problem is said to have been eliminated for engines produced after 2015. Also, the crankshaft damper on this engine does not tend to last very long. Cracks tend to form between the cylinders as the engine overheats.
Overall, this engine can last around 180,000 to 300,000 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 16.5 : 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 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 325d oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.2 litres (5.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7 litres (7.4 quarts)
Power 218 HP ON 4400 RPM
Torque 450 NM ON 1500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2007
Duration of production 17 years
Engine also used on BMW 5 sērija BMW X5 BMW 1 sērija 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.

All BMW 3 series sedan [2012 - 2015] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 316i

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.6 Petrol 136 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 316i 1.6 Petrol 136 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 320i

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 170 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 2.0 Petrol 184 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 2.0 Petrol 184 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 320i 4x4 2.0 Petrol 184 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 320i 4x4 2.0 Petrol 184 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 328i Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 2.0 Petrol 245 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 328i Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 2.0 Petrol 245 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 328i 4x4 2.0 Petrol 245 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 328i 4x4 2.0 Petrol 245 HP 6.7 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 316d Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 2.0 Diesel 116 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 316d Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 2.0 Diesel 116 HP 4.4 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 318d Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 2.0 Diesel 143 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 318d Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 2.0 Diesel 143 HP 4.5 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 318d 4x4 2.0 Diesel 143 HP 4.8 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 320d Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 163 HP 4.1 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320d Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 163 HP 4.1 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 320d Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 2.0 Diesel 184 HP 4.5 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320d Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 2.0 Diesel 184 HP 4.4 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 320d 4x4

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 184 HP 4.1 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 320d 4x4 2.0 Diesel 184 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 325d Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 2.0 Diesel 218 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 335i Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 3.0 Petrol 306 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 335i Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 3.0 Petrol 306 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 335i 4x4 3.0 Petrol 306 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 335i 4x4 3.0 Petrol 306 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 330d 3.0 Diesel 258 HP 4.9 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 330d 4x4 3.0 Diesel 258 HP 5.2 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 335d 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds

3.0 Diesel 313 HP 5.4 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 3 series 2012 reviews
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