BMW 420i

BMW 4 series 2013 2.0 petrol description

Coupe BMW 420i has been produced from January, 2013 to January, 2017. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 184 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 270 Nm (Newton metres) on 1250 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. 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 
This BMW 4 series 2.0 engine oil type is 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-20 and oil capacity is 5.3 litres.

BMW 420i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
BMW 420i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 235 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this version of BMW 420i reported by owners in daily driving mode is 8.1 litres per 100km.

With the same engine there is also BMW 4 series version with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (BMW 420i xDrive AT 4x4) available
BMW 4 series 2013

BMW 420i technical data

Model: BMW 420i
Body style: Coupe
Production period: 2013. January ... 2017. January 
Engine: 1995 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 138 g/km
Power: 184 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 270 NM ON 1250 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (8 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 235 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.6 seconds
Fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100km (29 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.64m (length) 1.83m (width) 1.36m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters
Ground clearance: 130 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 445 litres
Gross weight: 2015 kg

BMW 420i engine B48

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 420i oil type 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-20
Oil capacity 5.3 litres (5.6 quarts)
Coolant capacity 9.3 litres (9.8 quarts)
Power 156 - 306 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 250 - 450 NM ON 1250 RPM
Start of production (year) 2014
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on BMW 5 sērija BMW 2 sērija

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 4 series coupe [2013 - 2017] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 420i

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 184 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 420i 2.0 Petrol 184 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 420i xDrive 4x4

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 184 HP - Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 420i xDrive 4x4 2.0 Petrol 184 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 428i 2.0 Petrol 245 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 428i

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 245 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 428i xDrive 4x4 2.0 Petrol 245 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 428i xDrive 4x4 2.0 Petrol 245 HP 6.7 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 418d Jan 2015 — Dec 2016

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 150 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 418d Jan 2015 — Dec 2016 2.0 Diesel 150 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 420d 2.0 Diesel 184 HP 4.7 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 420d

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 184 HP 4.6 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 420d xDrive 4x4 2.0 Diesel 184 HP - Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 420d xDrive 4x4 2.0 Diesel 184 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 420d Jan 2015 — Dec 2016 2.0 Diesel 190 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 420d Jan 2015 — Dec 2016 2.0 Diesel 190 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 420d 4x4 Jan 2015 — Dec 2016 2.0 Diesel 190 HP - Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 420d 4x4 Jan 2015 — Dec 2016 2.0 Diesel 190 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 425d Jan 2014 — Dec 2016 2.0 Diesel 218 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 425d Jan 2014 — Dec 2016 2.0 Diesel 218 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 425d Jan 2016 — Dec 2016 2.0 Diesel 224 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 425d Jan 2016 — Dec 2016 2.0 Diesel 224 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 435i 3.0 Petrol 306 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 435i 3.0 Petrol 306 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 435i xDrive 4x4 3.0 Petrol 306 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 435i xDrive 4x4 3.0 Petrol 306 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 440i Jan 2016 — Dec 2016 3.0 Petrol 326 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 440i Jan 2016 — Dec 2016 3.0 Petrol 326 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 440i 4x4 Jan 2016 — Dec 2016 3.0 Petrol 326 HP - Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 440i 4x4 Jan 2016 — Dec 2016 3.0 Petrol 326 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 430d 3.0 Diesel 258 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 435d xDrive 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds

3.0 Diesel 313 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
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