BMW 120d (E87)
BMW 1 series 2004 2.0 diesel description
Hatchback BMW 120d has been produced from September, 2004 to March, 2007. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 163 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 340 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 250 up to 420 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This BMW 1 series 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.2 litres.
BMW 120d has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 120d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 217 km/h.
BMW 120d fuel consumption is 6.6 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (15.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 8.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 7.2 litres per 100 km, which is 9% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 1 series fuel consumption.
BMW 1 series safety
During safety testing BMW 1 series has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 1 series is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with three stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW 1 series got one star.
BMW 120d technical data
| Model: | BMW 120d | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 2004. September ... 2007. March | ||
| Engine: | 1995 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 176 g/km |
| Power: | 163 HP ON 4000 RPM | Torque: | 340 NM ON 2000 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Top speed: | 217 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 (combined) 8.7 (urban) 5.5 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km (32.7 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres (13.2 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.23m (length) 1.75m (width) 1.43m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 1150 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1850 kg | ||
BMW 120d engine M47D20TU2
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 250,000 to 420,000 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 120d oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 5.2 litres (5.5 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 8 litres (8.5 quarts) |
| Power | 122 - 163 HP ON 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 - 340 NM ON 2000 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1998 |
| Duration of production | 9 years |
| Engine also used on | BMW 3 sērija |
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| BMW 116i Sep 2004 — Mar 2006 | 1.6 Petrol | 116 HP | 7.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 116i Mar 2006 — Mar 2007 | 1.6 Petrol | 116 HP | 7.5 l/100km | Manual (6) |
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BMW 118i
Jan 2005 — Mar 2006 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.0 Petrol | 129 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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BMW 118i
Mar 2006 — Mar 2007 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.0 Petrol | 129 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Manual (6) |
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BMW 118i
Jan 2005 — Mar 2007 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.0 Petrol | 129 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
| BMW 120i | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 7.4 l/100km | Manual (6) |
| BMW 120i | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
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BMW 118d
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.0 Diesel | 122 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Manual (6) |
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BMW 120d
Most powerfull diesel version (163 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 163 HP | 5.7 l/100km | Manual (6) |
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BMW 120d
Most powerfull diesel version (163 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 163 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
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BMW 130i
Oct 2005 — Mar 2007 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds |
3.0 Petrol | 265 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Manual (6) |
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Mar 2006 — Mar 2007 Most powerfull petrol version (265 HP) |
3.0 Petrol | 265 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) |