BMW automotive engine families listed as M47. Specifications below retain the source's separate family and variant labels.
Family specifications
BMW M47 engine
| Field | Reported value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 1999–2007 |
| Configuration | Straight-4 |
| Displacement | 2.0 L; 119.1 cu in (1,951 cc) 2.0 L; 121.7 cu in (1,994 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 84 mm (3.31 in) |
| Piston stroke | 88 mm (3.46 in) 90 mm (3.54 in) |
| Max. engine speed | 4750 |
| Turbocharger | Yes |
| Fuel system | direct injection Common rail direct injection (M47R, M47TÜ & M47TÜ2) |
| Fuel type | Diesel fuel ( DIN EN 590 ) |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Power output | 85–120 kW (116–163 PS; 114–161 hp) |
| Torque output | 265–340 N⋅m (195–251 lb⋅ft) |
| Predecessor | BMW M41 |
| Successor | BMW N47 Rover G-Series (Rover) PSA DW12 (Land Rover) |
Variant specifications
Models
| Engine | Displacement | Power at rpm | Torque at rpm | Redline | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M47D20 | 2.0 L (1,951 cc; 119.1 cu in) | 85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp) at 4,000 | 265 N⋅m (195 lb⋅ft) at 1,750 | 4750 | 2001 |
| M47D20 | 2.0 L (1,951 cc; 119.1 cu in) | 100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp) at 4,000 | 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 1,750 | 4750 | 1998 |
| M47R | 2.0 L (1,951 cc; 119.1 cu in) | 85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp) at 4,000 | 265 N⋅m (195 lb⋅ft) at 1,750 | 4750 | 1998 |
| M47R | 2.0 L (1,951 cc; 119.1 cu in) | 100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp) at 4,000 | 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 1,750 | 4750 | 1999 |
| M47D20TÜ | 2.0 L (1,995 cc; 121.7 cu in) | 85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp) at 4,000 | 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 1,750 | 4750 | 2001 |
| M47D20TÜ | 2.0 L (1,995 cc; 121.7 cu in) | 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) at 4,000 | 330 N⋅m (243 lb⋅ft) at 2,000–2,500 | 4750 | 2002 |
| M47D20TÜ2 | 2.0 L (1,995 cc; 121.7 cu in) | 90 kW (122 PS; 121 hp) at 4,000 | 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 | 4750 | 2004 |
| M47D20TÜ2 | 2.0 L (1,995 cc; 121.7 cu in) | 120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp) at 4,000 | 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) at 2,000–2,750 | 4750 | 2004 |
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Design, development and variant notes
Early M47D20 engines used direct injection without common rail. The transverse M47R used common-rail injection for Rover and Land Rover applications; the later M47TU also adopted common rail and increased displacement.
Wikipedia reports intake swirl-flap and fastener failures on M47TU engines. Swirl intake ports on the original engine should not be confused with the later flap mechanism.
Data adapted from the cited Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0. Production dates and fitments reflect that revision; verify the exact engine code, market and vehicle before applying a specification.
Sources
Curated reference notes. Applicability follows the cited sources; hardware testing by this wiki is not implied.
- Wikipedia: List of BMW engines. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1382309748; accessed 2026-11-10.
- Wikipedia: BMW M47. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1370771359; accessed 2026-11-10.
Further Wikipedia-sourced details
The following additional information is drawn from the cited Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. An open-ended date reflects the source snapshot, not confirmed current production or fitment.
Additional technical and variant notes
The M47R used in Rover 75 and MG ZT applications is described with a wastegated Mitsubishi turbocharger; the Freelander installation used a Garrett variable-nozzle turbocharger. These are installation-specific, not a universal M47 specification.
Additional recorded applications
| Source version or rating | Vehicle application as recorded |
|---|---|
| M47D20 / 85 kW (114 hp) and 265 N⋅m (195 lb⋅ft) | 2001–2003 E46 318d |
| M47D20 / 100 kW (134 hp) and 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) | 1999–2001 E46 320d |
| M47D20 / 100 kW (134 hp) and 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) | 2000–2003 E39 520d |
| M47R | 1999–2004 Rover 75 CDT |
| M47R | 2002–2005 Rover 75 CDTi |
| M47R | 2001–2006 Land Rover Freelander |
| M47R | 2001–2004 MG ZT CDT |
| M47R | 2002–2005 MG ZT CDTi |
| M47D20TÜ / 85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp) and 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) | 2003–2005 E46 318d |
| M47D20TÜ / 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) and 330 N⋅m (243 lb⋅ft) | 2001–2005 E46 320d |
| M47D20TÜ / 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) and 330 N⋅m (243 lb⋅ft) | 2001–2005 E46 320td (Compact) |
| M47D20TÜ / 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) and 330 N⋅m (243 lb⋅ft) | 2004–2006 E90 320d — Wikipedia marks this claim as needing a citation |
| M47D20TÜ / 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) and 330 N⋅m (243 lb⋅ft) | E83 X3 2.0d (up to end of 2006) |
| M47D20TÜ2 / 90 kW (122 PS; 121 hp) and 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) | E87 118d |
| M47D20TÜ2 / 90 kW (122 PS; 121 hp) and 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) | E90/E91 318d |
| M47D20TÜ2 / 120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp) and 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) | E60/E61 520d |
| M47D20TÜ2 / 120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp) and 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) | E87 120d |
| M47D20TÜ2 / 120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp) and 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) | E90/E91 320d |
| M47D20TÜ2 / 120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp) and 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) | E83 X3 2.0d (end of 2006 onward) |
Unaccented search spellings
Search equivalents using U in place of Ü: M47D20TU, M47D20TU2, M47TU, M47TU2.