BMW 6 series 2012 3.0 petrol description
Coupe BMW 640i has been produced from January, 2012 to December, 2015. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 320 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 450 Nm (Newton metres) on 1300 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 twinscroll turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 240 000 to 410 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage ...
This BMW 6 series 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.
BMW 640i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
BMW 640i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this version of BMW 640i reported by owners in daily driving mode is 9.8 litres per 100km.
BMW 640i technical data
| Model: | BMW 640i | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Coupe | ||
| Production period: | 2012. January ... 2015. December | ||
| Engine: | 2979 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 320 HP ON 5800 RPM | Torque: | 450 NM ON 1300 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (8 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds |
| Fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km (24 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres (18.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 5.01m (length) 1.89m (width) 1.39m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | ||
| Ground clearance: | 126 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 1265 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 2360 kg | ||
BMW 640i engine N55B30 O0
Engine reliability and common problems:
Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems.Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 410,000 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 | 2979 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 84 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 89.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.2 : 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. More service info |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| BMW 640i oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts) More service info |
| Coolant capacity | 9.3 litres (9.8 quarts) |
| Power | 320 - 326 HP ON 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 NM ON 1300 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 2009 |
| Duration of production | 9 years |
| Engine also used on | BMW 7 sērija BMW 1 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. |
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All BMW 6 series coupe [2012 - 2015] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Drive type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BMW 640i
Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
3.0 Petrol | 320 HP | - | Rear wheel |
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BMW 640i Gran Coupe 4x4
Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
3.0 Petrol | 320 HP | 8.1 l/100km | All wheel |
|
BMW 640d Gran Coupe
Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
3.0 Diesel | 313 HP | 5.5 l/100km | Rear wheel |
| BMW 640d 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 | 3.0 Diesel | 313 HP | - | All wheel |
|
BMW 650i Gran Coupe
Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 Most powerfull petrol version (450 HP) |
4.4 Petrol | 450 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Rear wheel |
|
BMW 650i Gran Coupe xDrive 4x4
Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds |
4.4 Petrol | 450 HP | 9.4 l/100km | All wheel |