BMW 4-Series engines

The BMW 4-Series is a series of German prestigious compact cars from the manufacturer BMW AG. The release began in 2013. In 2014, the series was supplemented by the BMW M4 sports cars. Cars of the 4th series are produced in sedan, coupe and convertible body modifications. The car has a rear and front wheel drive layout. The 4-Series is based on the new generation of 3 Series cars – the BMW E90. The 4-Series is assembled in four trim levels – basic, luxury, Sport and M Sport at factories in Germany.

The BMW 4-Series was offered with 8 engines since 2013 (4 diesel, 4 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.0 to 3.0 liters, power output from 116 to 400 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 4-Series engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
BMW 4-Series F32 2013–present
BMW N55B302013–20163.0 L R6306–370 hppetrol, turbochain6.5 L~300,000 km
BMW N57D302013–present3.0 L R6204–381 hpdiesel, turbochain6.5–7.2 L~300,000 km
BMW N47D202013–20162.0 L R4116–218 hpdiesel, turbochain5.2 L~250,000 km
BMW N20B202014–20162.0 L R4156 hppetrol, turbochain5 L~220,000 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 4-Series G22 2020–present
BMW B57D303.0 L R6265–400 hpdiesel, turbochain~350,000 km
BMW B58B302020–present3.0 L R6326–388 hppetrol, turbochain~300,000 km
BMW B48B20 / B48A202020–present2.0 L R4156–306 hppetrol, turbochain5.25 L~250,000 km
Other BMW 4-Series engines generation not specified
BMW B47 (C20/D20)2014–present2.0 L R4116–231 hpdieselchain~350,000 km

BMW 4-Series engine FAQ

What engines were used in the BMW 4-Series?

BMW 4-Series F32 (2013–present): BMW N55B30, BMW N57D30, BMW N47D20, BMW N20B20, BMW B58B30 and BMW B48B20 / B48A20; BMW 4-Series G22 (2020–present): BMW B57D30, BMW B58B30 and BMW B48B20 / B48A20.

Which BMW 4-Series engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable BMW 4-Series engines are: BMW B47 (C20/D20) — about 350,000 km; BMW B57D30 — about 350,000 km; BMW B58B30 — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the BMW 4-Series engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: 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); BMW N57D30 — 6.5–7.2 L (5W-30).

Does the BMW 4-Series have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: BMW B47 (C20/D20), BMW B48B20 / B48A20, BMW B57D30, BMW B58B30, BMW N20B20, BMW N47D20, BMW N55B30 and BMW N57D30.

Was the BMW 4-Series available with a diesel engine?

Yes: BMW B47 (C20/D20), BMW B57D30, BMW N47D20 and BMW N57D30.

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 N57D30

BMW N57D30

2008–present · 3.0 L R6 · diesel · 204–381 hp · chain

The service life of this diesel engine is highly dependent on the quality of the fuel and oil used.

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 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 B57D30

BMW B57D30

2015–present · 3.0 L R6 · diesel · 265–400 hp · chain

The most famous problem of this diesel engine is the contamination of the intake manifold and its swirl flaps, which results in…

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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