BMW X3 2006 2.0d (E83)

BMW X3 2006 2.0 diesel description

Crossover / SUV BMW X3 2006 2.0d has been produced from September, 2006 to September, 2007. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 330 Nm (Newton metres) on 2000 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 and turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 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 X3 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.2 litres.

BMW X3 2006 2.0d has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW X3 2006 2.0d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 198 km/h.

BMW X3 2006 2.0d fuel consumption is 7.2 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (13.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 9.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 67 litres or 17.7 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 920 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1120 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 8.2 litres per 100 km, which is 14% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW X3 fuel consumption.

BMW X3 safety

During safety testing BMW X3 has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW X3 is evaluated with four stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW X3 got one star.

BMW X3 2006

BMW X3 2006 2.0d technical data

Model: BMW X3 2.0d
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2006. September ... 2007. September 
Engine: 1995 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 191 g/km
Power: 150 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 330 NM ON 2000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 198 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.2 (combined) 9.6 (urban) 5.9 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.2 l/100km (28.7 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 67 litres (17.7 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.57m (length) 1.85m (width) 1.67m (height)
Turning diameter: 12 meters
Ground clearance: 201 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 480 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1560 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2265 kg

BMW X3 2006 2.0d engine M47D20TU

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 17 : 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 X3 2006 2.0d oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.2 litres (5.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 9.6 litres (10.1 quarts)
Power 116 - 150 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 280 - 330 NM ON 2000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1998
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on BMW 3 sērija BMW 1 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 X3 crossover [2006 - 2010] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
BMW X3 2006 2.0 xDrive20i 4x4 Sep 2006 — Jan 2010

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 150 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (6)
BMW X3 2009 2.0 18d 4x4 Jan 2009 — Dec 2010

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 143 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (6)
BMW X3 2006 2.0d 4x4 Sep 2006 — Sep 2007 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6)
BMW X3 2007 2.0 xDrive20d 4x4 Sep 2007 — Jan 2010 2.0 Diesel 177 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (6)
BMW X3 2007 2.0 xDrive20d 4x4 Sep 2007 — Jan 2010 2.0 Diesel 177 HP 6.7 l/100km Automatic (6)
BMW X3 2006 2.5 xDrive25i 4x4 Sep 2006 — Jan 2010

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.5 Petrol 218 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (6)
BMW X3 2006 2.5 xDrive25i 4x4 Sep 2006 — Jan 2010 2.5 Petrol 218 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (6)
BMW X3 2006 3.0 xDrive30i 4x4 Sep 2006 — Jan 2010

Most powerfull petrol version (272 HP)

3.0 Petrol 272 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (6)
BMW X3 2006 3.0 xDrive30i 4x4 Sep 2006 — Jan 2010

Most powerfull petrol version (272 HP)

3.0 Petrol 272 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (6)
BMW X3 2006 3.0 xDrive30d 4x4 Sep 2006 — Jan 2010 3.0 Diesel 218 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (6)
BMW X3 2006 3.0 xDrive30d 4x4 Sep 2006 — Jan 2010 3.0 Diesel 218 HP 7.7 l/100km Automatic (6)
BMW X3 2006 3.0 xDrive35d 4x4 Sep 2006 — Jan 2010

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds

3.0 Diesel 286 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic (6)
BMW X3 2006 reviews
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