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.
- 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 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.