BMW automotive engine families listed as B37. Specifications below retain the source's separate family and variant labels.
Family specifications
BMW B37
| Field | Reported value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 2012-present |
| Configuration | Straight-3 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L (1,496 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 84 mm (3.31 in) |
| Piston stroke | 90 mm (3.54 in) |
| Compression ratio | 16.5:1 |
| Turbocharger | Single, mono-scroll and VGT |
| Fuel system | Common rail direct injection |
| Fuel type | Diesel fuel ( DIN EN 590 ) |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Power output | 70–85 kW 94–114 hp |
| Torque output | 220–270 N⋅m 162–199 lb⋅ft |
| Predecessor | BMW N47 |
Variant specifications
Models
| Engine | Power output | Torque |
|---|---|---|
| B37C15K0 | 70 kW (94 hp) @ 4000 rpm | 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) @ 1750–2250 rpm 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) @ 1500–2500 rpm |
| B37C15U0 | 85 kW (114 hp) @ 4000 rpm | 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) @ 1750–2250 rpm |
BMW automotive engine directory
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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 B37 engine. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1379345833; accessed 2026-11-10.