BMW 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (E81) 118d (143 hp) Steptronic

Diesel engine with 143 hp (105 kW) and 221 lb-ft (300 Nm), built 2007–2011, hatchback body, rear-wheel drive. The BMW 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (E81) has 4 more powerful diesel versions.

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Power143 hp (105 kW)
Torque221 lb-ft (300 Nm)
0–62 mph9 s
Top speed130 mph (210 km/h)
FuelDiesel

Specifications

Engine

Engine version118d (143 hp) Steptronic
Engine codeN47D20
Displacement2.0 L (1,995 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel systemDiesel common rail
Compression ratio16
Bore84 mm
Stroke90 mm
Engine oil capacity5.5 qt (5.2 l)
Engine systemsParticulate filter

Performance

Power143 hp (105 kW) @ 4000 rpm
Torque221 lb-ft (300 Nm) @ 1750-2500 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)9 s
Top speed130 mph (210 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelDiesel
City34 mpg (6.9 l/100 km)
Highway44 mpg (5.4 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions232 g/mi (144 g/km)
Emission standardEuro 5
Fuel tank13.5 gal (51 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleHatchback
Doors4
Length166.9 in (4,239 mm)
Width68.8 in (1,748 mm)
Height55.9 in (1,421 mm)
Curb weight2,943 lb (1,335 kg)
Gross vehicle weight4,068 lb (1,845 kg)
Cargo volume11.7 cu ft (330 l)
Drag coefficient0.30

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveRear-wheel drive
Front suspensionDouble wishbone
Rear suspensionIndependent multi-link
Tires195/55 R16 87H
Wheels6.5J x 16
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 Hatchback 3dr (E81) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
116i (122 hp)Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)
116i (122 hp) SteptronicGasoline122 hp (90 kW)
118d (143 hp)Diesel143 hp (105 kW)
118i (143 hp)Gasoline143 hp (105 kW)
118i (143 hp) SteptronicGasoline143 hp (105 kW)
120d (177 hp)Diesel177 hp (130 kW)
120d (177 hp) SteptronicDiesel177 hp (130 kW)
120i (170 hp)Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)
120i (170 hp) SteptronicGasoline170 hp (125 kW)
123d (204 hp)Diesel204 hp (150 kW)
123d (204 hp) SteptronicDiesel204 hp (150 kW)
116d (116 hp)Diesel116 hp (85 kW)
116i (122 hp)Gasoline122 hp (90 kW)
116i (122 hp) SteptronicGasoline122 hp (90 kW)
130i (258 hp)Gasoline258 hp (190 kW)
130i (258 hp) SteptronicGasoline258 hp (190 kW)

← All BMW 1 Series Hatchback 3dr (E81) engines

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