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 |
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Design, development and variant notes
The B37 is a three-cylinder, 1,496 cc diesel in BMW's modular engine family. Wikipedia describes a single variable-geometry turbocharger and a 16.5:1 compression ratio.
It shares aspects of the modular architecture with the petrol B38, but diesel and petrol components and calibrations should not be assumed interchangeable.
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 B37 engine. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1379345833; 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 source presents its B37 model data for the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and MINI three- and five-door models. Those family-level examples do not establish that every B37 code was offered in each vehicle.