BMW M135i (F20)

BMW 1 series 2015 3.0 petrol description

Hatchback BMW M135i has been produced from January, 2015 to December, 2016. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 326 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 1 series 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

BMW M135i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
BMW M135i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 4.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW M135i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.5 litres per 100km (13.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 52 litres or 13.74 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 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 10.1 litres per 100 km, which is 35% 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 M135i MT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (BMW M 135i xDrive AT 4x4) available:
  • BMW M135i MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 8.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 9.6 litres per 100 km
  • BMW M 135i xDrive AT 4x4 manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 7.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 10.1 litres per 100 km
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BMW 1 series 2015

BMW M135i technical data

Model: BMW M135i
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2015. January ... 2016. December 
Engine: 2979 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 326 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: 4.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.5 (combined) 10.3 (urban) 5.9 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.1 l/100km (23.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 52 litres (13.7 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.33m (length) 1.77m (width) 1.44m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Trunk capacity: 360 litres
Gross weight: 2015 kg

BMW M135i 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 M135i oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 10 litres (10.6 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 6 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.

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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