BMW M140i (F20)

BMW 1 series 2015 3.0 petrol description

Hatchback BMW M140i has been produced from January, 2016 to December, 2017. 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 1 sērija 2015 - 2017 version and torque 500 Nm (Newton metres) on 1520 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. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This BMW 1 series 3.0 engine oil type is 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

BMW M140i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
BMW M140i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 4.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

BMW M140i fuel consumption is 7.1 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (14.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.4 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 52 litres or 13.74 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 880 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 9.5 litres per 100 km, which is 34% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 1 series fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also two other BMW 1 series versions - with manual gearbox (BMW M140i MT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (BMW M140i AT 4x4) available:
  • BMW M140i MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 7.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 9.5 litres per 100 km
  • BMW M140i AT 4x4 manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 7.4 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 9.5 litres per 100 km
BMW 1 series 2015

BMW M140i technical data

Model: BMW M140i
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2016. January ... 2017. December 
Engine: 2998 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 340 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 500 NM ON 1520 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (8 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.1 (combined) 9.4 (urban) 5.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.5 l/100km (24.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 52 litres (13.7 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.32m (length) 1.77m (width) 1.41m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Ground clearance: 130 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 360 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1200 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2040 kg

BMW M140i engine B58B30M0

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 M140i oil type 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30
Oil capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts)
Power 326 - 340 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 450 - 500 NM ON 1520 RPM
Start of production (year) 2015
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on BMW 5 sērija BMW 3 sērija BMW X5 BMW 7 sērija and 8 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 1 series hatchback [2015 - 2017] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 116i

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.5 Petrol 109 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 118i

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.5 Petrol 136 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 118i 1.5 Petrol 136 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 116d

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.5 Diesel 116 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 116d

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.5 Diesel 116 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 116d 1.5 Diesel 116 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 118i Jan 2015 — Jan 2017 1.6 Petrol 136 HP 5.6 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 120i Jan 2015 — Dec 2016 1.6 Petrol 177 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 120i Jan 2015 — Jan 2017 1.6 Petrol 177 HP 5.6 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 120i Jan 2016 — Dec 2017 2.0 Petrol 184 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 120i Jan 2016 — Dec 2017 2.0 Petrol 184 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 125i Jan 2015 — Dec 2016

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 218 HP 5.4 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 125i Jan 2015 — Dec 2016 2.0 Petrol 218 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 125i Jan 2016 — Dec 2017 2.0 Petrol 224 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 118d 2.0 Diesel 150 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 118d 2.0 Diesel 150 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 118d 4x4 2.0 Diesel 150 HP - Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 120d 2.0 Diesel 190 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 120d 2.0 Diesel 190 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 120d 4x4 2.0 Diesel 190 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 125d

Most powerfull diesel version (224 HP)

2.0 Diesel 224 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW M135i 3.0 Petrol 326 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW M135i Jan 2015 — Dec 2016 3.0 Petrol 326 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW M 135i xDrive 4x4 Jan 2015 — Jan 2017 3.0 Petrol 326 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW M140i Jan 2016 — Dec 2017 3.0 Petrol 340 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW M140i Jan 2016 — Dec 2017 3.0 Petrol 340 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW M140i 4x4 Jan 2016 — Dec 2017

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds

3.0 Petrol 340 HP 7.4 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 1 series 2015 reviews
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