BMW 325d (F30)

BMW 3 series 2015 2.0 diesel description

Sedan BMW 325d has been produced from January, 2015 to December, 2016. 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. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 180 000 to 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 automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
BMW 325d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 245 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this version of BMW 325d reported by owners in daily driving mode is 7 litres per 100km.

With the same engine there is also BMW 3 series version with manual gearbox (BMW 325d MT) available, which users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 6.4 litres per 100 km.
BMW 3 series 2015

BMW 325d technical data

Model: BMW 325d
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2015. January ... 2016. December 
Engine: 1995 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 218 HP ON 4400 RPM Torque: 450 NM ON 1500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (8 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 245 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.6 seconds
Fuel consumption: 7 l/100km (33.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 57 litres (15.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.63m (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: 2050 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 [2015 - 2018] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 318i Jan 2015 — Jan 2018

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.5 Petrol 136 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 318i Jan 2015 — Jan 2018

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.5 Petrol 136 HP 5.4 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Jan 2015 — Jan 2018 2.0 Petrol 184 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Jan 2015 — Jan 2018 2.0 Petrol 184 HP 5.8 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 320i 4x4 2.0 Petrol 184 HP - Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 320i xDrive 4x4 Jan 2015 — Jan 2018 2.0 Petrol 184 HP 5.8 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 330i xDrive 4x4 Jan 2015 — Jan 2018 2.0 Petrol 249 HP 6.2 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 330i 2.0 Petrol 252 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 330i 2.0 Petrol 252 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 316d 2.0 Diesel 116 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 316d

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 116 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 318d 2.0 Diesel 150 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 318d 2.0 Diesel 150 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 318d 4x4 2.0 Diesel 150 HP - Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 320d

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 163 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320d

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 163 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320d 2.0 Diesel 190 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320d 2.0 Diesel 190 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320d Jan 2015 — Jan 2018

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 190 HP 4.4 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 320d 4x4 2.0 Diesel 190 HP - Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 320d xDrive 4x4 Jan 2015 — Jan 2018 2.0 Diesel 190 HP 4.7 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 325d Jan 2015 — Dec 2016 2.0 Diesel 218 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 325d Jan 2015 — Dec 2016 2.0 Diesel 218 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 325d Jan 2016 — Dec 2018 2.0 Diesel 224 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 325d Jan 2016 — Dec 2018 2.0 Diesel 224 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 340i 3.0 Petrol 326 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 340i 3.0 Petrol 326 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 340i 4x4 3.0 Petrol 326 HP - Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 340i xDrive 4x4 Jan 2015 — Jan 2018 3.0 Petrol 326 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 330d 3.0 Diesel 258 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 330d 4x4 3.0 Diesel 258 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 335d 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds

3.0 Diesel 313 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 3 series 2015 reviews
Alfa Romeo Audi BMW Chevrolet Chrysler Citroen Dacia Dodge Fiat Ford Honda Hyundai Infiniti Isuzu Jaguar Jeep Kia Lada (VAZ) Land Rover Lexus Mazda Mercedes Mini Mitsubishi Moskvich Nissan Opel Peugeot Porsche Renault Rover SAAB Seat Skoda Smart Subaru Suzuki Toyota Volkswagen Volvo
Contact us: info@auto-abc.lv