BMW X1 2012 18i (E84)

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BMW X1 2012 2.0 petrol description

Crossover / SUV BMW X1 2012 18i has been produced from January, 2012 to December, 2015. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 6400 rpm and torque 200 Nm (Newton metres) on 3600 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, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This BMW X1 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.25 litres.

BMW X1 2012 18i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW X1 2012 18i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 202 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW X1 2012 18i fuel consumption is 7.7 litres per 100km (13 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.4 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 63 litres or 16.64 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 800 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 8.8 litres per 100 km, which is 14% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW X1 fuel consumption.

BMW X1 safety

During safety testing BMW X1 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW X1 is evaluated with very good rate 87 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 86 from 100, for pedestrian protection BMW X1 got 64 points from 100.
BMW X1 safety equipment has been rated as good - 71 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also BMW X1 version with automatic gearbox (BMW X1 2012 2.0 18i AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.7 seconds later (in 10.4 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 7.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 9.2 litres per 100 km.

BMW X1 2012 18i technical data

Model:	BMW X1 18i
Body style:	Crossover / SUV
Production period:	2012. January ... 2015. December
Engine:	1995 cm³ Petrol, 4 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	no data
Power:	150 HP ON 6400 RPM	Torque:	200 NM ON 3600 RPM
Gearbox:	Manual gearbox (6 gears)	Drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed:	202 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.7 (combined) 10.4 (urban) 6.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption:	8.8 l/100km (26.7 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity:	63 litres (16.6 gallons)
Car dimensions:	4.48m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.55m (height)
Turning diameter:	11.8 meters
Seats:	5 seats
Trunk capacity:	420 litres
Trunk max capacity:	1350 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight:	1990 kg

BMW X1 2012 18i engine N46B20

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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	10.5 : 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	Injection
BMW X1 2012 18i oil type	5W-30
Oil capacity	4.25 litres (4.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity	7.5 litres (7.9 quarts)
Power	129 - 150 HP ON 6400 RPM
Torque	180 - 200 NM ON 3600 RPM
Start of production (year)	2004
Duration of production	11 years
Engine also used on	BMW 3 sērija BMW 1 sērija BMW X3 BMW Z4
	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.

Carmakers tend to use similar engines with different parameters for models available in different markets and time periods.

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All BMW X1 crossover [2012 - 2015] modifications

Modification	Engine	Power	Consumption	Gearbox	Drive type
BMW X1 2012 2.0 18i Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption	2.0 Petrol	150 HP	7.7 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW X1 2012 2.0 18i	2.0 Petrol	150 HP	7.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	Rear wheel
BMW X1 2012 2.0 sDrive20i Jan 2012 — Jan 2015	2.0 Petrol	184 HP	6.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW X1 2012 2.0 sDrive20i Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 Most fuel efficient petrol version	2.0 Petrol	184 HP	6.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	Rear wheel
BMW X1 2012 2.0 20i 4x4	2.0 Petrol	184 HP	-	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel
BMW X1 2012 2.0 20i 4x4	2.0 Petrol	184 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	All wheel
BMW X1 2012 2.0 28i 4x4 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds	2.0 Petrol	245 HP	-	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel
BMW X1 2012 2.0 28i 4x4	2.0 Petrol	245 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	All wheel
BMW X1 2012 2.0 sDrive16d Jan 2012 — Jan 2015	2.0 Diesel	116 HP	4.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW X1 2012 2.0 16d	2.0 Diesel	116 HP	5.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	Rear wheel
BMW X1 2012 2.0 sDrive18d Jan 2012 — Jan 2015	2.0 Diesel	143 HP	4.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW X1 2012 2.0 sDrive18d Jan 2012 — Jan 2015	2.0 Diesel	143 HP	5.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	Rear wheel
BMW X1 2012 2.0 18d 4x4	2.0 Diesel	143 HP	5.5 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel
BMW X1 2012 2.0 18d 4x4	2.0 Diesel	143 HP	5.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	All wheel
BMW X1 2012 2.0 sDrive20d Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 Most fuel efficient diesel version	2.0 Diesel	163 HP	4.5 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW X1 2012 2.0 sDrive20d Jan 2012 — Jan 2015	2.0 Diesel	184 HP	4.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW X1 2012 2.0 sDrive20d Jan 2012 — Jan 2015	2.0 Diesel	184 HP	5.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	Rear wheel
BMW X1 2012 2.0 20d 4x4	2.0 Diesel	184 HP	5.5 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel
BMW X1 2012 2.0 20d 4x4	2.0 Diesel	184 HP	5.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	All wheel
BMW X1 2012 2.0 xDrive25d 4x4 Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 Most powerfull diesel version (218 HP)	2.0 Diesel	218 HP	5.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel
BMW X1 2012 2.0 xDrive25d 4x4 Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 Most powerfull diesel version (218 HP)	2.0 Diesel	218 HP	5.5 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	All wheel
BMW X1 2012 3.0 xDrive28i 4x4 Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds	3.0 Petrol	245 HP	7.7 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel
BMW X1 2012 3.0 xDrive28i 4x4 Jan 2012 — Jan 2015	3.0 Petrol	245 HP	7.2 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁸⁾	All wheel

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