BMW 320d (F30)

BMW 3 series 2012 2.0 diesel description

Sedan BMW 320d 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 184 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 380 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. Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 210 up to 360 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
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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 320d has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and manual gearbox with 6 gears. BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked at most times, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At higher speeds or when parking, multi-plate clutch is disengaged and all power is transferred to the rear wheels. DSC system (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels separately to regain traction and assist in cornering.
BMW 320d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 233 km/h.

BMW 320d fuel consumption is 4.1 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (24.4 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient BMW 3 sērija 2012 - 2015 version, city fuel economy - 4.1 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 57 litres or 15.06 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1380 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1380 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 6 litres per 100 km, which is 46% 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.