BMW 640i xDrive

BMW 6 series 2020 3.0 petrol description

Hatchback BMW 640i xDrive is being produced from January, 2020. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 340 horsepower on 5500 rpm - this is the most powerfull BMW 6 sērija 2020 version and torque 450 Nm (Newton metres) on 1600 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and Twin-Scroll turbine. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 210 up to 360 thousand 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 6 series 3.0 engine oil type is 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

BMW 640i xDrive has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
BMW 640i xDrive accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

BMW 640i xDrive fuel consumption is 8.4 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (11.9 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 68 litres or 17.97 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 800 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.

BMW 6 series 2020

BMW 640i xDrive technical data

Model: BMW 640i xDrive
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2020. January
Engine: 2998 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 170 g/km
Power: 340 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 450 NM ON 1600 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (8 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.4 (combined)
Fuel tank capacity: 68 litres (18 gallons)
Car dimensions: 5.09m (length) 1.90m (width) 1.54m (height)
Turning diameter: 12.3 meters
Ground clearance: 138 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 600 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1800 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2575 kg

BMW 640i xDrive engine B58B30M1

Engine reliability:

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 2998 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
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 640i xDrive oil type 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30
Oil capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts)
Coolant capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Power 333 - 340 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 450 - 500 NM ON 1600 RPM
Start of production (year) 2018
Duration of production 6 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 2021 onwards.

Engine also used on BMW 5 sērija BMW 7 sērija BMW 8 sērija

All BMW 6 series hatchback [2020 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
BMW 630i

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 249 HP 7.3 l/100km Rear wheel
BMW 630i 2.0 Petrol 258 HP - Rear wheel
BMW 620d 2.0 Diesel 190 HP - Rear wheel
BMW 620d xDrive 4x4 2.0 Diesel 190 HP 5.4 l/100km All wheel
BMW 640i 3.0 Petrol 333 HP - Rear wheel
BMW 640i xDrive 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds

3.0 Petrol 340 HP 8.4 l/100km All wheel
BMW 630d xDrive 4x4

Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.0 Diesel 249 HP 5.3 l/100km All wheel
BMW 630d 3.0 Diesel 286 HP - Rear wheel
BMW 630d 4x4 3.0 Diesel 286 HP - All wheel
BMW 640d 4x4

Most powerfull diesel version (340 HP)

3.0 Diesel 340 HP - All wheel
BMW 6 series 2020 reviews
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