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BMW automotive engine families listed as N20. Specifications below retain the source's separate family and variant labels.
Family specifications
BMW N20 engine
FieldReported valueManufacturerBMWProduction2011-2018ConfigurationInline-4Displacement1,592 cc (97 cu in ) 1,997 cc (122 cu in )Cylinder bore84.0 mm (3.31 in)Piston stroke71.8 mm (2.83 in) 90.1 mm (3.55 in)Cylinder block materialAluminiumCylinder head materialAluminiumValvetrainDOHC , with VVT & VVLTurbochargerSingle twin-scrollFuel typeGasolinePredecessorBMW N52 , BMW N53SuccessorBMW B48
Variant specifications
Models
EngineDisplacementPowerTorqueRedlineYearN20B161,592 cc (97.1 cu in)125 kW (168 bhp) at 5,000 rpm250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,500-4,700 rpm7,0002013–2016N20B201,997 cc (121.9 cu in)115 kW (154 bhp) at 5,000 rpm240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1,250-4,500 rpm7,0002013–2017N20B201,997 cc (121.9 cu in)135 kW (181 bhp) at 5,000 rpm270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) at 1,250-4,500 rpm7,0002011–2017N20B201,997 cc (121.9 cu in)160 kW (215 bhp) at 5,500 rpm310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) at 1,350-4,800 rpm7,0002012–2017N20B201,997 cc (121.9 cu in)180 kW (241 bhp) at 5,000 rpm350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,250-4,800 rpm7,0002011–2017
Recorded vehicle applications
N20B16
125 kW version
2013–2016 F10 520i (Turkey and Tunisia only)
N20B20
115 kW version
2013–2016 E89 Z4 sDrive18i2013–2017 F25 X3 sDrive18i
135 kW version
2011–2015 E84 X1 xDrive/sDrive20i2011–2017 F25 X3 xDrive20i2012–2015 F30 320i2013–2016 F34 320i GT2014–2016 F32 420i2011–2016 F10 520i2013-2016 F10 520Li2011–2016 E89 Z4 sDrive20i2014–2016 F22 220i2015–2017 Brilliance Huasong 7 MPV
160 kW version
2012–2017 F20 125i2013–2016 F10 525Li2015–2017 Brilliance Huasong 7 MPV
180 kW version
2011–2016 E89 Z4 sDrive28i2011–2015 E84 X1 xDrive/sDrive28i2012–2017 F25 X3 xDrive28i2011–2016 F30 328i2014–2016 F32 428i2012–2016 F10 528i2013–2016 F34 328i GT2014–2016 F22 228i2014–2017 F26 X4 xDrive28i2016–2018 F15 X5 xDrive40e
BMW automotive engine directory
Design, development and variant notesThe N20 combines a twin-scroll turbocharger with direct injection, double-VANOS, Valvetronic and an electric coolant pump. It replaced some naturally aspirated six-cylinder installations as well as serving alongside the smaller N13.Wikipedia describes litigation concerning timing-chain and guide failures on affected engines. Its account should not be treated as a diagnosis or as proof that a particular engine is affected.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.
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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 N20. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1347833017; accessed 2026-11-10.
Further Wikipedia-sourced detailsThe 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 notesWikipedia dates the US class action concerning timing-chain components to 2017 and describes alleged guide and chain failures. The article is historical evidence of the dispute, not a diagnosis or a statement of current warranty coverage.Page organisation changed
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Revision 1: BMW N20 engines
BMW automotive engine families listed as N20. Specifications below retain the source's separate family and variant labels.
Family specifications
BMW N20 engine
| Field | Reported value |
|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 2011-2018 |
| Configuration | Inline-4 |
| Displacement | 1,592 cc (97 cu in ) 1,997 cc (122 cu in ) |
| Cylinder bore | 84.0 mm (3.31 in) |
| Piston stroke | 71.8 mm (2.83 in) 90.1 mm (3.55 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminium |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | DOHC , with VVT & VVL |
| Turbocharger | Single twin-scroll |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Predecessor | BMW N52 , BMW N53 |
| Successor | BMW B48 |
Variant specifications
Models
| Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Redline | Year |
|---|
| N20B16 | 1,592 cc (97.1 cu in) | 125 kW (168 bhp) at 5,000 rpm | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,500-4,700 rpm | 7,000 | 2013–2016 |
| N20B20 | 1,997 cc (121.9 cu in) | 115 kW (154 bhp) at 5,000 rpm | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1,250-4,500 rpm | 7,000 | 2013–2017 |
| N20B20 | 1,997 cc (121.9 cu in) | 135 kW (181 bhp) at 5,000 rpm | 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) at 1,250-4,500 rpm | 7,000 | 2011–2017 |
| N20B20 | 1,997 cc (121.9 cu in) | 160 kW (215 bhp) at 5,500 rpm | 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) at 1,350-4,800 rpm | 7,000 | 2012–2017 |
| N20B20 | 1,997 cc (121.9 cu in) | 180 kW (241 bhp) at 5,000 rpm | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,250-4,800 rpm | 7,000 | 2011–2017 |
Recorded vehicle applications
N20B16
125 kW version
- 2013–2016 F10 520i (Turkey and Tunisia only)
N20B20
115 kW version
- 2013–2016 E89 Z4 sDrive18i
- 2013–2017 F25 X3 sDrive18i
135 kW version
- 2011–2015 E84 X1 xDrive/sDrive20i
- 2011–2017 F25 X3 xDrive20i
- 2012–2015 F30 320i
- 2013–2016 F34 320i GT
- 2014–2016 F32 420i
- 2011–2016 F10 520i
- 2013-2016 F10 520Li
- 2011–2016 E89 Z4 sDrive20i
- 2014–2016 F22 220i
- 2015–2017 Brilliance Huasong 7 MPV
160 kW version
- 2012–2017 F20 125i
- 2013–2016 F10 525Li
- 2015–2017 Brilliance Huasong 7 MPV
180 kW version
- 2011–2016 E89 Z4 sDrive28i
- 2011–2015 E84 X1 xDrive/sDrive28i
- 2012–2017 F25 X3 xDrive28i
- 2011–2016 F30 328i
- 2014–2016 F32 428i
- 2012–2016 F10 528i
- 2013–2016 F34 328i GT
- 2014–2016 F22 228i
- 2014–2017 F26 X4 xDrive28i
- 2016–2018 F15 X5 xDrive40e
BMW automotive engine directory
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.
Revision 3: BMW N20 engines
BMW automotive engine families listed as N20. Specifications below retain the source's separate family and variant labels.
Family specifications
BMW N20 engine
| Field | Reported value |
|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 2011-2018 |
| Configuration | Inline-4 |
| Displacement | 1,592 cc (97 cu in ) 1,997 cc (122 cu in ) |
| Cylinder bore | 84.0 mm (3.31 in) |
| Piston stroke | 71.8 mm (2.83 in) 90.1 mm (3.55 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminium |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | DOHC , with VVT & VVL |
| Turbocharger | Single twin-scroll |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Predecessor | BMW N52 , BMW N53 |
| Successor | BMW B48 |
Variant specifications
Models
| Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Redline | Year |
|---|
| N20B16 | 1,592 cc (97.1 cu in) | 125 kW (168 bhp) at 5,000 rpm | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,500-4,700 rpm | 7,000 | 2013–2016 |
| N20B20 | 1,997 cc (121.9 cu in) | 115 kW (154 bhp) at 5,000 rpm | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1,250-4,500 rpm | 7,000 | 2013–2017 |
| N20B20 | 1,997 cc (121.9 cu in) | 135 kW (181 bhp) at 5,000 rpm | 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) at 1,250-4,500 rpm | 7,000 | 2011–2017 |
| N20B20 | 1,997 cc (121.9 cu in) | 160 kW (215 bhp) at 5,500 rpm | 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) at 1,350-4,800 rpm | 7,000 | 2012–2017 |
| N20B20 | 1,997 cc (121.9 cu in) | 180 kW (241 bhp) at 5,000 rpm | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,250-4,800 rpm | 7,000 | 2011–2017 |
Recorded vehicle applications
N20B16
125 kW version
- 2013–2016 F10 520i (Turkey and Tunisia only)
N20B20
115 kW version
- 2013–2016 E89 Z4 sDrive18i
- 2013–2017 F25 X3 sDrive18i
135 kW version
- 2011–2015 E84 X1 xDrive/sDrive20i
- 2011–2017 F25 X3 xDrive20i
- 2012–2015 F30 320i
- 2013–2016 F34 320i GT
- 2014–2016 F32 420i
- 2011–2016 F10 520i
- 2013-2016 F10 520Li
- 2011–2016 E89 Z4 sDrive20i
- 2014–2016 F22 220i
- 2015–2017 Brilliance Huasong 7 MPV
160 kW version
- 2012–2017 F20 125i
- 2013–2016 F10 525Li
- 2015–2017 Brilliance Huasong 7 MPV
180 kW version
- 2011–2016 E89 Z4 sDrive28i
- 2011–2015 E84 X1 xDrive/sDrive28i
- 2012–2017 F25 X3 xDrive28i
- 2011–2016 F30 328i
- 2014–2016 F32 428i
- 2012–2016 F10 528i
- 2013–2016 F34 328i GT
- 2014–2016 F22 228i
- 2014–2017 F26 X4 xDrive28i
- 2016–2018 F15 X5 xDrive40e
BMW automotive engine directory
Design, development and variant notes
The N20 combines a twin-scroll turbocharger with direct injection, double-VANOS, Valvetronic and an electric coolant pump. It replaced some naturally aspirated six-cylinder installations as well as serving alongside the smaller N13.
Wikipedia describes litigation concerning timing-chain and guide failures on affected engines. Its account should not be treated as a diagnosis or as proof that a particular engine is affected.
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.
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
Wikipedia dates the US class action concerning timing-chain components to 2017 and describes alleged guide and chain failures. The article is historical evidence of the dispute, not a diagnosis or a statement of current warranty coverage.