BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88 LCI, facelift 2011) 123d (204 hp)

Diesel engine with 204 hp (150 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm), built 2011–2013, convertible body, rear-wheel drive. It is the most powerful diesel version of the generation.

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Power204 hp (150 kW)
Torque295 lb-ft (400 Nm)
0–62 mph7.5 s
Top speed143 mph (230 km/h)
FuelDiesel

Specifications

Engine

Engine version123d (204 hp)
Engine codeN47D20
Displacement2.0 L (1,995 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel systemDiesel common rail
Compression ratio16-5
Bore84 mm
Stroke90 mm
Engine oil capacity5.5 qt (5.2 l)
Engine systemsParticulate filter

Performance

Power204 hp (150 kW) @ 4400 rpm
Torque295 lb-ft (400 Nm) @ 2000-2250 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)7.5 s
Top speed143 mph (230 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelDiesel
City36 mpg (6.6 l/100 km)
Highway44 mpg (5.3 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions224 g/mi (139 g/km)
Emission standardEuro 5
Fuel tank13.5 gal (51 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleConvertible
Doors4
Length171.7 in (4,360 mm)
Width68.8 in (1,748 mm)
Height56.0 in (1,423 mm)
Curb weight3,395 lb (1,540 kg)
Gross vehicle weight4,365 lb (1,980 kg)
Cargo volume9.2 cu ft (260 l)
Drag coefficient0.34

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveRear-wheel drive
Gears6
Front suspensionDouble wishbone
Rear suspensionIndependent multi-link
Tires205/50 R17 89W
Wheels7J x 17
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a BMW 1 Series with this engine

  • On a diesel, check the particulate filter (DPF), the injectors and the dual-mass flywheel: they are the expensive repairs.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88 LCI, facelift 2011) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
118d (143 hp)Diesel143 hp (105 kW)
118d (143 hp) AutomaticDiesel143 hp (105 kW)
118i (143 hp)Gasoline143 hp (105 kW)
118i (143 hp) AutomaticGasoline143 hp (105 kW)
120d (177 hp)Diesel177 hp (130 kW)
120d (177 hp) AutomaticDiesel177 hp (130 kW)
120i (170 hp)Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)
120i (170 hp) AutomaticGasoline170 hp (125 kW)
123d (204 hp) AutomaticDiesel204 hp (150 kW)
125i (218 hp)Gasoline218 hp (160 kW)
125i (218 hp) AutomaticGasoline218 hp (160 kW)
135i (306 hp)Gasoline306 hp (225 kW)
135i (306 hp) AutomaticGasoline306 hp (225 kW)

← All BMW 1 Series Convertible (E88 LCI, facelift 2011) engines

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