BMW 420d (Gran Coupe)

BMW 4 series 2017 2.0 diesel description

Sedan BMW 420d is being produced from January, 2017. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 190 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 400 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 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, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 210 000 and 360 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW  ...  This BMW 4 series 2.0 engine oil type is 0W-30, 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5 litres.

BMW 420d has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 420d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 240 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 420d fuel consumption is 4.2 litres per 100km (23.8 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW 4 sērija 2017 versions, fuel consumption in city - 5.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 3.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 57 litres or 15.06 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1340 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1540 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 5.8 litres per 100 km, which is 38% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 4 series fuel consumption.

BMW 4 series safety

During safety testing BMW 4 series has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 4 series is evaluated with outstanding rate 96 from 100, children safety: good mark - 80 from 100, for pedestrian protection BMW 4 series got 93 points from 100.
BMW 4 series safety equipment has been rated as good - 72 percents from 100.

With the same engine there are also three other BMW 4 series versions - with automatic gearbox (BMW 420d AT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and manual gearbox (BMW 420d xDrive MT 4x4), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (BMW 420d xDrive AT 4x4) available:
  • BMW 420d AT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 4.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 5.8 litres per 100 km
  • BMW 420d xDrive MT 4x4 manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 4.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 5.8 litres per 100 km
  • BMW 420d xDrive AT 4x4 manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 4.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 14 % - 6.6 litres per 100 km
BMW 4 series 2017

BMW 420d technical data

Model: BMW 420d
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2017. January
Engine: 1995 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 111 g/km
Power: 190 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 400 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 240 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.2 (combined) 5.1 (urban) 3.7 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 5.8 l/100km (40.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 57 litres (15.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.64m (length) 1.83m (width) 1.39m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters
Trunk capacity: 480 litres
Gross weight: 2080 kg

BMW 420d engine B47D20O0

Engine reliability and common problems:

Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and oil, otherwise problems with the common rail system can be expected. Problems are most commonly associated with the EGR valve and 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 420d oil type 0W-30, 5W-30
Oil capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts)
Power 190 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 400 NM ON 1750 RPM
Start of production (year) 2014
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on BMW 5 sērija BMW 3 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 4 series sedan [2017 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 420i

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 184 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 420i

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 184 HP 5.5 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 420i xDrive 4x4

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 2.0 Petrol 184 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 430i 2.0 Petrol 252 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 430i

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 252 HP 5.5 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 430i xDrive 4x4 2.0 Petrol 252 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 418d 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 4.1 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 418d 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 4.1 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 420d

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

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

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 190 HP 4.0 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 420d xDrive 4x4

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 190 HP 4.6 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 420d xDrive 4x4 2.0 Diesel 190 HP 4.5 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 440i

Most powerfull petrol version (326 HP)

3.0 Petrol 326 HP 6.6 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 440i xDrive 4x4

Most powerfull petrol version (326 HP)

3.0 Petrol 326 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 430d 3.0 Diesel 258 HP 5.1 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 430d xDrive 4x4 3.0 Diesel 258 HP 5.5 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 435d xDrive 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds

3.0 Diesel 313 HP 5.6 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
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