BMW 420i xDrive

BMW 4 series 2017 2.0 petrol description

Coupe BMW 420i xDrive has been produced from March, 2017 to January, 2020. 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 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. 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 xDrive has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
BMW 420i xDrive accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 231 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 420i xDrive in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 5.9 litres per 100km (16.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 7.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1000 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1240 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 8.1 litres per 100 km, which is 37% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 4 series fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also two other BMW 4 series versions - with rear wheel drive and automatic gearbox (BMW 420i AT), and with manual gearbox (BMW 420i xDrive MT 4x4) available:
  • BMW 420i AT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.3 seconds faster (in 7.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 5.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 8.1 litres per 100 km
  • BMW 420i xDrive MT 4x4 manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 6.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 7.4 litres per 100 km
BMW 4 series 2017

BMW 420i xDrive technical data

Model: BMW 420i xDrive
Body style: Coupe
Production period: 2017. March ... 2020. January 
Engine: 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 137 g/km
Power: 184 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 270 NM ON 1350 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (8 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 231 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.9 (combined) 7.7 (urban) 4.8 (highway)
Real 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) 1.39m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters
Ground clearance: 145 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 445 litres
Gross weight: 2090 kg

BMW 420i xDrive 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 xDrive oil type 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-20
Oil capacity 5.3 litres (5.6 quarts)
Coolant capacity 8.1 litres (8.6 quarts)
Power 156 - 306 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 250 - 450 NM ON 1350 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 [2017 - 2020] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 418i Mar 2017 — Jan 2020

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.5 Petrol 136 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 418i Mar 2017 — Jan 2020

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.5 Petrol 136 HP 5.3 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 420i

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 184 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 420i Mar 2017 — Jan 2020

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 184 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 420i Mar 2017 — Jan 2020 2.0 Petrol 184 HP 5.5 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 420i xDrive 4x4 Mar 2017 — Jan 2020

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 184 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 420i xDrive 4x4 Mar 2017 — Jan 2020 2.0 Petrol 184 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 430i Mar 2017 — Jan 2020 2.0 Petrol 252 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 430i Jan 2017 — Jan 2020 2.0 Petrol 252 HP 5.5 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 430i xDrive 4x4 Mar 2017 — Jan 2020 2.0 Petrol 252 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 418d Jan 2017 — Jan 2020 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 4.2 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 418d Mar 2017 — Jan 2020 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 4.1 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 420d Mar 2017 — Jan 2020

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 190 HP 4.2 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 420d Jan 2017 — Jan 2020

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 190 HP 4.0 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 420d xDrive 4x4 Jan 2017 — Jan 2020 2.0 Diesel 190 HP 4.4 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 420d xDrive 4x4 Jan 2017 — Jan 2020 2.0 Diesel 190 HP 4.4 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 425d Mar 2017 — Jan 2020 2.0 Diesel 224 HP 4.6 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 425d Mar 2017 — Jan 2020 2.0 Diesel 224 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 440i Mar 2017 — Jan 2020 3.0 Petrol 326 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 440i Mar 2017 — Jan 2020 3.0 Petrol 326 HP 6.6 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 440i 4x4 3.0 Petrol 326 HP - Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 440i xDrive 4x4 Mar 2017 — Jan 2020 3.0 Petrol 326 HP 7.0 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 430d Mar 2017 — Jan 2020 3.0 Diesel 258 HP 4.9 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 430d xDrive 4x4 Mar 2017 — Jan 2020 3.0 Diesel 258 HP 5.2 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 435d 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds

3.0 Diesel 313 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
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