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BMW Engine Technology

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TECHNOLOGY.
Petrol. Diesel. Hybrid. Electric.
Every BMW engine employs 100 years of engineering excellence and a range of cutting-edge
technologies as standard. And with our latest generation of BMW TwinPower Turbo petrol,
diesel and hybrid engines cleaner and more efficient than ever, each offers its own unique
advantages.

So, whatever your requirements, you can be confident that you will be driving one of the
cleanest, most efficient cars in its class, whilst still receiving our iconic BMW driving
performance.
Which BMW engine is right for me?
We have a compelling choice of EU6 compliant petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric engines
available today, boasting impressive power output, low fuel consumption and reduced
emissions.

However, different driving styles and conditions are suited to different engines. We have
created these films to help explain the distinctions between them, and what you need to think
about when deciding which BMW engine is right for you.
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BMW Petrol Engines.

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BMW Plug-in Hybrid Engines.

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BMW Electric Drivetrain.

Diesel engines.
Enjoy more thrust with less thirst.
Thanks to BMW EfficientDynamics technology, BMW TwinPower Turbo diesel engines
deliver a spirited response, impressive fuel economy and low emissions.

All diesel engines boast the following BMW innovations: progressive turbocharger
technology, variable turbine geometry and common-rail direct injection.
Our diesel engines employ two highly effective systems which when combined, eliminate up
to 90% of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions.

BMW diesel engines are made primarily from lightweight aluminium and are available in 3,
4 and 6-cylinder variants.

On average, a diesel engine emits 20% less CO2 than a comparable petrol engine and uses
20% less fuel. Allowing you to drive further with lower emissions.

BMW BluePerformance.
BMW BluePerformance technology significantly reduces NOx emissions produced by our
diesel engines. In addition to the standard diesel particle filter and NOx catalytic converter,
our more powerful diesel models also include a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) cleaning
system, which uses an odourless AdBlue® solution to
chemically convert NOx into harmless nitrogen (N2) and water
(H2O). These technologies further optimise the emissions of the diesel engine.
Models with BMW BluePerformance technology:
The following models have the SCR technology with AdBlue® as per October 2017 (Europe,
Turkey, Japan, Korea):

 BMW 4 Series Coupé: 420d sDrive, 420d xDrive

 BMW 5 Series Saloon: 520d sDrive, 520d xDrive, 525d sDrive, 525d xDrive, 530d sDrive, 530d
xDrive
 BMW 5 Series Touring: 520d sDrive, 520d xDrive, 525d sDrive, 525d xDrive, 530d sDrive,
530d xDrive
 BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo: 630d sDrive, 630d xDrive
 BMW 7 Series Saloon: 725d, 730d, 730d xDrive, 740d xDrive
 BMW X1: sDrive20d, xDrive20d
  BMW X3: xDrive20d, xDrive30d
 BMW X5: sDrive25d, xDrive25d, xDrive30d, xDrive40d, M50d
 BMW X6: xDrive30d, xDrive40d, M50d

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Petrol engines.
Cut emissions. Not driving pleasure.
Thanks to our consistent focus on developing new innovations, the latest generation of BMW
TwinPower Turbo petrol engines are more fuel efficient, more economical and more
powerful than ever before.

Our 3, 4 and 6-cylinder engine variants are built with the latest innovations: cutting-edge
turbocharger technology, fully-variable VALVETRONIC valve timing with double VANOS
valve control and high precision direct injection.

Plug-in hybrid engines.

BMW iPerformance.
The BMW iPerformance range combines a powerful petrol engine with an electric motor that
is powered by a lithium-ion battery, providing an all-electric driving range at low speeds,
with the flexibility of a combustion engine for longer journeys, offering the best of both
worlds.

As a reflection of our commitment to sustainable mobility, we now offer the widest range of
electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the UK.

 Explore the range

Since 2006, we have reduced the energy consumption required to produce a BMW by 35%
and reduced the waste produced by over 80%.

BMW Group has been named the world’s most sustainable car maker for the last three
consecutive years, according to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).

63% of the electricity sourced for BMW Group Production worldwide already comes from
renewable energy sources.

Electric from the ground up.

BMW i.

All BMW i models employ our innovative electric drivetrain – BMW eDrive – which uses an
electric-only motor, or an electric motor combined with a highly efficient petrol engine, to
maximise performance and minimise emissions.

 BMW i
The electric-synchronous motor has been specially developed for the BMW i3 – producing an
impressive 170hp and 250Nm of torque – with ZERO driving emissions.
Explore the BMW i3

The BMW i production facility in Leipzig uses 70% less water than a conventional factory
and is powered by four wind turbines to ensure 100% CO2-free manufacturing.

The highly advanced drivetrain of the BMW i8 combines an electric motor that powers the
front wheels, with a powerful 3-cylinder petrol engine that drives the rear wheels.
Explore the BMW i8

8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission.

The 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission is a central component in the BMW
EfficientDynamics measures. Thanks to the narrow spread of gear ratios and minimised rev
intervals, it allows an especially high level of gear-changing and driving comfort, whilst also
reducing fuel consumption.

Plus, with Launch Control, your BMW will reach maximum acceleration from a standing
start. Give the Dynamic Stability Control button one short press, set the gear lever into
position ‘S’, depress the brake firmly and kick down the accelerator pedal – now release the
brakes and find out what torque really means.
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