How Many Cylinders Does the BMW 320 Have?
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BMW 320 models are all equipped with four-cylinder engines, featuring the B48B20B 2.0TL4 turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 184ps, a maximum power of 135kw, and a maximum torque of 300nm, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The BMW 320 is a mid-size car introduced by BMW, with body dimensions measuring 4531mm in length, 1817mm in width, and 1421mm in height. In terms of suspension, the BMW 320 features a double-joint spring strut front axle for the front suspension and a multi-link independent suspension for the rear. The BMW 320 adopts a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, with ventilated disc brakes on both the front and rear.
I remember that in the past few years, the BMW 320 models were mostly equipped with four-cylinder engines, especially the F30 generation after 2012 and the current G20 generation. The early E90-era 320i used the N46 engine, which was also a 2.0-liter inline-four, delivering a very smooth driving experience. The newer models now feature the B48 series 2.0T turbocharged engine, available in high and low power versions, providing ample power for city driving while being fuel-efficient. However, around 2017, there was a batch of three-cylinder 318i models in China also labeled as 320Li, so it's important to distinguish between them. Overall, the 320 models available now are mostly four-cylinder engines, with very quick power response.
A decade of BMW ownership experience here. The cylinder count of the 320 depends on the specific model year. Around 2005, the E90 generation used a naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine. The F30 generation introduced in 2012 switched to the N20 turbocharged four-cylinder, later upgraded to the B48. Interestingly, the 2017 China-specific version used a three-cylinder B38 engine but still carried the 320Li badge, which can be confusing. Currently, all G-generation models are four-cylinders - my 2022 320i uses the lower-power B48 variant. When buying used, verify carefully as there's a noticeable smoothness difference between three- and four-cylinder models.
