Is BMW 320d fast?

Its 2-litre turbodiesel engine is a thrummy old thing but it pumps out a useful 182bhp and 280lb ft and gives the 320d a respectable turn of speed. And when you offset its 0-62mph time of 7.5 seconds and 146mph top speed with a combined-cycle figure of 61.4mpg, it’s very hard to grumble.

What engine is in 320d?

The 318d and 320d use 2.0-litre diesel engines producing 148bhp and 187bhp respectively; these four-cylinder diesel 3 Series models come with a choice of six-speed manual or eight-speed automatics; all but 318d models can be fitted with four-wheel drive.

Which BMW cars have the M47 engine?

M47TUD20. The all wheel drive BMW X3 and rear wheel drive BMW 320d models, built approximately between September 2001 and December 2004, were fitted with the M47TU (“M47 Technical Update”).

Is BMW 320d a good car?

The 3 Series is not just a very good car, it is a very good saloon car. I like its lower driving position, the way it involves you in the drive, but also allows you to sit back comfortably on longer journeys if you choose.

Does E46 320d have a turbo?

With a fuel consumption of 5.5 litres/100km – 51 mpg UK – 43 mpg US (Average), 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 8.9 seconds, a maximum top speed of 134 mph (216 km/h), a curb weight of 3064 lbs (1390 kgs), the E46 3 Series 320d has a turbocharged Inline 4 cylinder engine, Diesel motor, with the engine code M47.

Which BMW diesel engine has problems with timing chain?

BMW X5 330D 3.0
The BMW X5 330D 3.0 diesel engine suffers from the problem of timing chain. In these engines, the crankshaft sprockets also cause severe damage to the timing chain if misaligned, and result in many engine problems.

What are swirl flaps on a BMW?

Swirl flaps are used inside the inlet manifold of the BMW M47TU & M57TU diesel engines to vary the length of inlet manifold tract subject to load and anticipated demand. This allows optimum performance to be delivered (on a dynamometer!)

What’s the difference between BMW 318d and 320d?

Although its name suggests it has a smaller diesel engine than the 320d, in fact it’s the same 2.0-litre turbodiesel unit, detuned to offer better fuel economy, lower emissions and therefore cheaper company car tax bills. Compared to the 320d, the 318d has slightly better fuel economy – 50.4mpg versus 49.6.

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