BMW 120d (F20)

BMW 1 series 2015 2.0 diesel description

Hatchback BMW 120d has been produced from January, 2015 to December, 2017. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 190 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 400 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 210 000 to 360 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW  ...  This BMW 1 series 2.0 engine oil type is 0W-30, 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5 litres.

BMW 120d has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
BMW 120d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 222 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this version of BMW 120d reported by owners in daily driving mode is 6.1 litres per 100km.

With the same engine there are also two other BMW 1 series versions - with rear wheel drive and manual gearbox (BMW 120d MT), and with rear wheel drive and automatic gearbox (BMW 120d AT) available:
  • BMW 120d MT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.3 seconds later (in 7.1 seconds), but users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 6.2 litres per 100 km
  • BMW 120d AT
BMW 1 series 2015

BMW 120d technical data

Model: BMW 120d
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2015. January ... 2017. December 
Engine: 1995 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 190 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 400 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (8 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 222 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.8 seconds
Fuel consumption: 6.1 l/100km (38.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 52 litres (13.7 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.33m (length) 1.77m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters
Ground clearance: 140 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 360 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1200 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2005 kg

BMW 120d engine B47D20O0

Engine reliability and common problems:

Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and oil, otherwise problems with the common rail system can be expected. Problems are most commonly associated with the EGR valve and intake manifold.
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 1995 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90 mm
Compression ratio 16.5 : 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 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 120d oil type 0W-30, 5W-30
Oil capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7 litres (7.4 quarts)
Power 190 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 400 NM ON 1750 RPM
Start of production (year) 2014
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on BMW 5 sērija BMW 3 sērija BMW X3 BMW 2 sērija and 3 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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