BMW 318d (Touring G21)

BMW 3 series 2018 2.0 diesel description

Estate car / wagon BMW 318d is being produced from January, 2018. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 320 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 210 000 to 360 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW  ...  This BMW 3 series 2.0 engine oil type is 0W-30, 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5 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 8.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 215 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this version of BMW 318d reported by owners in daily driving mode is 5.9 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 97 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 87 from 100, for pedestrian protection BMW 3 series got 87 points from 100.
BMW 3 series safety equipment has been rated as good - 76 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also BMW 3 series version with manual gearbox (BMW 318d MT) available, which users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 5.6 litres per 100 km.
BMW 3 series 2018

BMW 318d technical data

Model: BMW 318d
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2018. January
Engine: 1995 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 150 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 320 NM ON 1500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (8 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 215 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.8 seconds
Fuel consumption: 5.9 l/100km (39.9 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 40 litres (10.6 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.71m (length) 1.83m (width) 1.44m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 500 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1510 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2180 kg

BMW 318d engine B47D20U0

Engine reliability and common problems:

Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, maintenance and oil. Otherwise problems with the common rail system can be expected. The most common problems are associated with the EGR valve and the intake manifold.
Overall, this engine can last around 210,000 to 360,000 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 318d oil type 0W-30, 5W-30
Oil capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7 litres (7.4 quarts)
Power 150 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 320 - 360 NM ON 1500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2014
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on BMW 5 sērija BMW 1 sērija BMW X3 BMW 2 sērija and 2 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 estate car [2018 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 318i

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 156 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 320i 2.0 Petrol 184 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 330i

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 258 HP 6.0 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 330i xDrive 4x4 2.0 Petrol 258 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 318d

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 150 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 318d 2.0 Diesel 150 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 320d 2.0 Diesel 190 HP 4.6 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320d Jan 2018 — Dec 2020

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 190 HP 4.4 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 320d xDrive 4x4 Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 2.0 Diesel 190 HP 4.6 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 320e 2.0 Hybrid 113 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 330e 2.0 Hybrid 113 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 320e 4x4 2.0 Hybrid 113 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 330e 4x4 2.0 Hybrid 113 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW M340i 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds

3.0 Petrol 374 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 330d Jan 2019 — Dec 2020

Most powerfull diesel version (265 HP)

3.0 Diesel 265 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 330d xDrive 4x4 Jan 2018 — Dec 2020

Most powerfull diesel version (265 HP)

3.0 Diesel 265 HP 5.4 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 3 series 2018 reviews
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