BMW N47D20 diesel engines with a volume of 2.0 liters have been produced since 2007 and are installed on all compact and medium-sized models of the concern, including Mini cars. For some time, such diesel engines were installed on many Toyota compact vans and crossovers.
N47 family: N47D16, N47D20.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2007 |
| Displacement, cc | 1995 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 116 – 177 (N47D20, versions K0, U0 and O0) 204 (N47D20 TOP or N47D20T0) 116 – 184 (N47TU, versions K1, U1 and O1) 218 (N47S1 or N47D20T1) |
| Torque output, Nm | 260 – 350 (N47D20) 400 (N47D20T0) 260 – 380 (N47TU) 450 (N47D20T1) |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 84 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90 |
| Compression ratio | 16.0 – 16.5 (N47D20) 16.5 (N47D20T0, N47TU, N47D20T1) |
| Features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | yes (N47D20, N47TU) Twin-Turbo (N47D20T0, N47D20T1) |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.2 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for BMW 320d 2010) — city — highway — combined |
6.0 4.1 4.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 168 |
The engine was installed on:
- BMW 1-Series E87 in 2007 – 2013, 1-Series F20 since 2011;
- BMW 2-Series F22 in 2013 – 2015;
- BMW 3-Series E90 in 2007 – 2013, 3-Series F30 in 2011 – 2015;
- BMW 4-Series F32 in 2013 – 2016;
- BMW 5-Series E60 in 2007 – 2010, 5-Series F10 in 2010 – 2017;
- BMW X1 E84 in 2009 – 2015;
- BMW X3 E83 in 2007 – 2010, X3 F25 in 2010 – 2014;
- BMW X5 F15 in 2013 – 2015;
- Toyota Auris 2 (E180) in 2015 – 2018;
- Toyota Avensis 3 (T270) in 2015 – 2018;
- Toyota RAV4 4 (XA40) in 2016 – 2018;
- Toyota Verso 1 (AR20) in 2014 – 2018;
- Mini Countryman R60 in 2010 – 2017;
- Mini Hatch R56 in 2010 – 2013;
- Mini Paceman R61 in 2012 – 2016;
- Mini Roadster R59 in 2012 – 2015.
Disadvantages of the N47D20 engine
- The most famous problem of the motor in stretching the timing chain on runs up to 100,000 km;
- Replacing the timing kit is done only with the removal of the engine and is not cheap;
- Swirl flaps in the intake manifold quickly overgrow with soot and jam;
- The crankshaft damper has a modest resource and may require replacement by 100,000 km;
- Prolonged overheating of a diesel engine often leads to cracks between the cylinders.
Frequently asked questions about the BMW N47D20
How much power does the BMW N47D20 make?
Power output of the BMW N47D20, hp: 116 - 177 (N47D20, versions K0, U0 and O0); 204 (N47D20 TOP or N47D20T0); 116 - 184 (N47TU, versions K1, U1 and O1); 218 (N47S1 or N47D20T1). Torque, Nm: 260 - 350 (N47D20); 400 (N47D20T0); 260 - 380 (N47TU); 450 (N47D20T1).
How much oil does the BMW N47D20 take and which one?
Engine oil capacity: 5.2 liters. Recommended oil: 5W-30.
Does the BMW N47D20 have a timing belt or chain?
The BMW N47D20 uses a timing chain.
Is the BMW N47D20 turbocharged?
Yes, the BMW N47D20 is turbocharged (yes (N47D20, N47TU); Twin-Turbo (N47D20T0, N47D20T1)).
Does the BMW N47D20 need valve clearance adjustment?
No, the BMW N47D20 has hydraulic lifters, so the valve clearances do not need to be adjusted.
How long does the BMW N47D20 last?
The typical lifespan of the BMW N47D20 is ~250 000 km with proper maintenance.
What is the fuel consumption of the BMW N47D20?
BMW 320d 2010: city 6.0, highway 4.1, combined 4.8 L/100 km.
What cars was the BMW N47D20 installed on?
BMW 1-Series E87 in 2007 - 2013, 1-Series F20 since 2011; BMW 2-Series F22 in 2013 - 2015; BMW 3-Series E90 in 2007 - 2013, 3-Series F30 in 2011 - 2015; BMW 4-Series F32 in 2013 - 2016; BMW 5-Series E60 in 2007 - 2010, 5-Series F10 in 2010 - 2017; BMW X1 E84 in 2009 - 2015 and 10 more (see the full list above).
What are the common problems of the BMW N47D20?
The most famous problem of the motor in stretching the timing chain on runs up to 100,000 km. Replacing the timing kit is done only with the removal of the engine and is not cheap. All known problems.
What engines are related to the BMW N47D20?
N47 family: N47D16.
Some of the provided points here are not really true.
> The most famous problem of the motor in stretching the timing chain on runs up to 100,000 km
Here should be said which exact specification it is related to:
for the specifications of the first revision (Mostly E series, i.e. N47D20T0) the “normal” safe milage is about 180k km. On the second revision, (i.e. N47D20T1 – mostly F series) timing chains mechanism has been revised. So here normally engines could run 200-250k and have no signs of stretched timing chains.
However, on the engine N20, there is the problem with timing chains on 80-100k km, but the root cause there are plastic chain dampers.
I know 2012. F20 N47D20 which timing chain snapped at 170,000km