BMW X1 engines
The BMW X1 is a German compact luxury crossover vehicle produced by BMW AG since 2009. Since 2015, the second generation X1 has been released. The 1st generation cars were produced on the BMW 3-Series platform with rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, and the 2nd generation on the basis of BMW UKL with front-wheel or all-wheel drive. The car was assembled in Germany, China, India, Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia and some other countries. In the 2nd generation, the Chinese version of the model has become longer and reaches 4.56 meters. In addition, the ground clearance has decreased, but the acceleration dynamics have increased.
The BMW X1 was offered with 8 engines since 2009 (3 diesel, 5 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.5 to 3.0 liters, power output from 95 to 306 hp. All of them use a timing chain. 5 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the BMW B47 (C20/D20) (about 350,000 km).
BMW X1 engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X1 E84 2009–2015 | |||||||
| BMW N52B30 | 2009–2011 | 3.0 L R6 | 218–272 hp | petrol | chain | 6.5 L | ~275,000 km |
| BMW N47D20 | 2009–2015 | 2.0 L R4 | 116–218 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| BMW N46B20 | 2010–2015 | 2.0 L R4 | 129–170 hp | petrol | chain | 4.25 L | ~300,000 km |
| BMW N20B20 | 2011–2015 | 2.0 L R4 | 156 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5 L | ~220,000 km |
| BMW X1 F48 2015–present | |||||||
| BMW B48B20 / B48A20 | 2015–present | 2.0 L R4 | 156–306 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 5.25 L | ~250,000 km |
| BMW B38 | 2015–present | 1.5 L R3 | 102 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.25 L | ~300,000 km |
| Other BMW X1 engines generation not specified | |||||||
| BMW B47 (C20/D20) | 2014–present | 2.0 L R4 | 116–231 hp | diesel | chain | ~350,000 km | |
| BMW B37 (C15/D15) | 2014–present | 1.5 L R3 | 95–116 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | ~300,000 km | |
BMW X1 engine FAQ
What engines were used in the BMW X1?
BMW X1 E84 (2009–2015): BMW N52B30, BMW N47D20, BMW N46B20 and BMW N20B20; BMW X1 F48 (2015–present): BMW B48B20 / B48A20 and BMW B38.
Which BMW X1 engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable BMW X1 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 X1 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 N46B20 — 4.25 L (5W-30); BMW N47D20 — 5.2 L (5W-30); BMW N52B30 — 6.5 L (5W-30).
Does the BMW X1 have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: BMW B37 (C15/D15), BMW B38, BMW B47 (C20/D20), BMW B48B20 / B48A20, BMW N20B20, BMW N46B20, BMW N47D20 and BMW N52B30.
Was the BMW X1 available with a diesel engine?
Yes: BMW B37 (C15/D15), BMW B47 (C20/D20) and BMW N47D20.
Engine details
BMW N47D20
The most famous problem of the motor in stretching the timing chain on runs up to 100,000 km.
BMW B38
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)
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)
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
Compared to their predecessors, the B48 series engines are no longer so prone to oil consumption, however, closer to 100,000 km, valve…
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