BMW 2-Series engines

The BMW 2-Series is a series of German golf-class cars from the manufacturer BMW AG. The production of the F22 coupe and F23 convertibles began in 2013, and the F45 compact van and its extended modification F46 – from 2014. Depending on the configuration, the vehicle has two gasoline and three diesel engines as powertrain options. The coupe and convertible are rear-wheel drive only, while the estate is front-wheel drive. BMW of the 2nd series was created on the modified platform models of the 1st series.

The BMW 2-Series was offered with 8 engines since 2013 (3 diesel, 5 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 3.0 liters, power output from 95 to 388 hp. All of them use a timing chain. 7 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the BMW B47 (C20/D20) (about 350,000 km).

BMW 2-Series engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
BMW 2-Series F22 2013–2021
BMW N55B302013–20183.0 L R6306–370 hppetrol, turbochain6.5 L~300,000 km
BMW N47D202013–20152.0 L R4116–218 hpdiesel, turbochain5.2 L~250,000 km
BMW N20B202014–20162.0 L R4156 hppetrol, turbochain5 L~220,000 km
BMW B382015–20211.5 L R3102 hppetrol, turbochain4.25 L~300,000 km
BMW B58B302016–20213.0 L R6326–388 hppetrol, turbochain~300,000 km
BMW B48B20 / B48A202016–20212.0 L R4156–306 hppetrol, turbochain5.25 L~250,000 km
BMW 2-Series F45 2014–2021
BMW B48B20 / B48A202014–20212.0 L R4156–306 hppetrol, turbochain5.25 L~250,000 km
BMW B382014–20211.5 L R3102 hppetrol, turbochain4.25 L~300,000 km
BMW 2-Series F46 2015–present
BMW B48B20 / B48A202015–present2.0 L R4156–306 hppetrol, turbochain5.25 L~250,000 km
BMW B382015–present1.5 L R3102 hppetrol, turbochain4.25 L~300,000 km
BMW 2-Series F44 2020–present
BMW B48B20 / B48A202020–present2.0 L R4156–306 hppetrol, turbochain5.25 L~250,000 km
BMW B382020–present1.5 L R3102 hppetrol, turbochain4.25 L~300,000 km
BMW 2-Series G42 2021–present
BMW B58B302021–present3.0 L R6326–388 hppetrol, turbochain~300,000 km
BMW B48B20 / B48A202021–present2.0 L R4156–306 hppetrol, turbochain5.25 L~250,000 km
Other BMW 2-Series engines generation not specified
BMW B47 (C20/D20)2014–present2.0 L R4116–231 hpdieselchain~350,000 km
BMW B37 (C15/D15)2014–present1.5 L R395–116 hpdiesel, turbochain~300,000 km

BMW 2-Series engine FAQ

What engines were used in the BMW 2-Series?

BMW 2-Series F22 (2013–2021): BMW N55B30, BMW N47D20, BMW N20B20, BMW B38, BMW B58B30 and BMW B48B20 / B48A20; BMW 2-Series F45 (2014–2021): BMW B48B20 / B48A20 and BMW B38; BMW 2-Series F46 (2015–present): BMW B48B20 / B48A20 and BMW B38; BMW 2-Series F44 (2020–present): BMW B48B20 / B48A20 and BMW B38; BMW 2-Series G42 (2021–present): BMW B58B30 and BMW B48B20 / B48A20.

Which BMW 2-Series engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable BMW 2-Series engines are: BMW B47 (C20/D20) — about 350,000 km; BMW B37 (C15/D15) — about 300,000 km; BMW B38 — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the BMW 2-Series engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: BMW B38 — 4.25 L (0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40); BMW B48B20 / B48A20 — 5.25 L (0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40); BMW N20B20 — 5 L (5W-30); BMW N47D20 — 5.2 L (5W-30); BMW N55B30 — 6.5 L (5W-30).

Does the BMW 2-Series have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: BMW B37 (C15/D15), BMW B38, BMW B47 (C20/D20), BMW B48B20 / B48A20, BMW B58B30, BMW N20B20, BMW N47D20 and BMW N55B30.

Was the BMW 2-Series available with a diesel engine?

Yes: BMW B37 (C15/D15), BMW B47 (C20/D20) and BMW N47D20.

Engine details

BMW N47D20

BMW N47D20

2007–present · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 116–218 hp · chain

The most famous problem of the motor in stretching the timing chain on runs up to 100,000 km.

BMW N55B30

BMW N55B30

2009–2018 · 3.0 L R6 · petrol · 306–370 hp · chain

This unit does not tolerate non-original oil and instantly cokes.

BMW N20B20

BMW N20B20

2011–2018 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 156 hp · chain

BMW B38

BMW B38

2013–present · 1.5 L R3 · petrol · 102 hp · chain

Engines until 2015 suffered from excessive axial clearance on the crankshaft and the thrust bearing collapsed at 50,000 km. And then the…

BMW B37 (C15/D15)

BMW B37 (C15/D15)

2014–present · 1.5 L R3 · diesel · 95–116 hp · chain

This is a very reliable diesel engine and owners often complain only about vibrations. After the 2017 update, the engine began to…

BMW B47 (C20/D20)

BMW B47 (C20/D20)

2014–present · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 116–231 hp · chain

Most of the problems with this engine are related to the EGR system, which is called AGR here. In the early years,…

BMW B48B20 / B48A20

BMW B48B20 / B48A20

2014–present · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 156–306 hp · chain

Compared to their predecessors, the B48 series engines are no longer so prone to oil consumption, however, closer to 100,000 km, valve…

BMW B58B30

BMW B58B30

2015–present · 3.0 L R6 · petrol · 326–388 hp · chain

Most of the complaints on the specialized forums are related to a decrease in the coolant level. The exact cause is unknown,…

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