The 1.6-liter 16-valve Mini Cooper D W16D16 engine was produced from 2007 to 2011 and was installed on the three-door Hatch in the back of the R56, as well as the Clubman station wagon in the back of the R55. From 2009 to 2013, a 90-horsepower version of this diesel engine was installed on the Mini One D model. These diesels belong to the extensive PSA 1.6 HDi range.
MINI diesel engines: W17D14, W16D16, N47C16A, N47C20A, B37C15A, B47C20A.
Specifications
| Production years | 2007-2011 |
| Displacement, cc | 1560 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 109 |
| Torque output, Nm | 240 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 75 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 88.3 |
| Compression ratio | 18.0 |
| Features | DOHC, intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain & belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett GT1544V |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.8 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mini Cooper D 2009) — city — highway — combined |
4.9 3.7 4.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~290 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Mini Clubman R55 in 2007 – 2010;
- Mini Hatch R56 in 2007 – 2011.
Disadvantages of the Mini W16D16 engine
- The first years of production in these diesel engines quickly wore out the camshaft cams;
- Timing phases also often go astray due to stretching of the chain between the camshafts;
- A clogged coarse oil filter greatly reduces the life of the turbine;
- The cause of carbon formation is the burnout of refractory washers under the nozzles;
- The remaining problems are associated with contamination of the particulate filter and the EGR valve.
