BMW 320i xDrive (Touring F31)

BMW 3 series 2015 2.0 petrol description

Estate car / wagon BMW 320i xDrive has been produced from January, 2015 to January, 2018. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 184 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 290 Nm (Newton metres) on 1350 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and MHI TD04LR6W turbine. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 200 000 to 340 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This BMW 3 series 2.0 engine oil type is 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-20 and oil capacity is 5.3 litres.

BMW 320i xDrive has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and automatic gearbox with 8 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 320i xDrive accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 223 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 320i xDrive in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 6.1 litres per 100km (16.4 km/l), city fuel economy - 8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 980 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1200 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 8 litres per 100 km, which is 31% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 3 series fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also three other BMW 3 series versions - with rear wheel drive and manual gearbox (BMW 320i MT), and with rear wheel drive and automatic gearbox (BMW 320i AT), and with manual gearbox (BMW 320i xDrive MT 4x4) available:
  • BMW 320i MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.4 seconds faster (in 7.5 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 5.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 7.7 litres per 100 km
  • BMW 320i AT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.4 seconds faster (in 7.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 5.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 8.0 litres per 100 km
  • BMW 320i xDrive MT 4x4 manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 6.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 8.9 litres per 100 km
BMW 3 series 2015

BMW 320i xDrive technical data

Model: BMW 320i xDrive
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2015. January ... 2018. January 
Engine: 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 141 g/km
Power: 184 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 290 NM ON 1350 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (8 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 223 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.1 (combined) 8.0 (urban) 5.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8 l/100km (29.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.63m (length) 1.81m (width) 1.43m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters
Trunk capacity: 495 litres
Gross weight: 2185 kg

BMW 320i xDrive engine B48B20M0

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 200,000 to 340,000 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 1998 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 82 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 94.6 mm
Compression ratio 11 : 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 Injection
BMW 320i xDrive oil type 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-20
Oil capacity 5.3 litres (5.6 quarts)
Power 184 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 290 NM ON 1350 RPM
Start of production (year) 2014
Duration of production 10 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2017 onwards.

Engine also used on BMW 5 sērija BMW 1 sērija BMW X3 BMW 2 sērija 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 estate car [2015 - 2018] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 318i

Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

1.5 Petrol 136 HP 5.4 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 318i

Most fuel efficient version

1.5 Petrol 136 HP 5.3 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 320i 2.0 Petrol 184 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 320i 2.0 Petrol 184 HP 5.5 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 320i xDrive 4x4 2.0 Petrol 184 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 320i xDrive 4x4 2.0 Petrol 184 HP 6.1 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 330i 2.0 Petrol 252 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 330i

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds

2.0 Petrol 252 HP 5.8 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 330i xDrive 4x4 2.0 Petrol 252 HP 6.2 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 3 series 2015 reviews
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