How Many Cylinders Does the BMW 328 Engine Have?
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BMW 328 is equipped with a four-cylinder engine. More details about the BMW 328 are as follows: 1. The BMW 328 is a mid-size car launched by BMW, mainly introduced to the Chinese automotive market through imports. 2. In terms of power, this model offers one powertrain option, featuring a 2.0T inline four-cylinder engine. This engine delivers a maximum power of 180 kW and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. For the transmission system, it is paired with an 8-speed automatic manual transmission. 3. The four-cylinder engine mainly consists of components such as the cylinder block, crankcase, cylinder head, and cylinder gasket. The four-cylinder engine performs more stably during operation.
I've driven several generations of the BMW 328 and found its engines quite interesting. The older models like the E90 generation from 2006 to 2011 all came with naturally aspirated inline-six engines, which delivered exceptionally smooth performance. However, when it was updated to the F30 series in 2012, it suddenly switched to a 2.0T four-cylinder turbocharged engine. Many people were surprised when they first heard about this change, but BMW made this adjustment to improve fuel efficiency and enhance low-end torque. Nowadays, most second-hand 328s on the road are this four-cylinder version. I know some friends who specifically collect the older six-cylinder 328s, saying the engine sound when you step on the throttle is much more exciting than the newer models. If you're looking for a used car, it's best to check the VIN first to confirm the engine type.
Last week, I helped my neighbor check out his 2013 328i, and under the hood was a four-cylinder engine. Starting with this generation, BMW fully embraced turbocharging, and despite having two fewer cylinders, the horsepower actually increased compared to the older models. I drove a friend's 2015 328, and it felt particularly nimble when starting in the city, with no lag in acceleration once the turbo kicked in. To be honest, though, the engine vibration is more noticeable than in the six-cylinder, especially during cold starts when you can feel the steering wheel shake. If you're used to older BMWs, you might find this change a bit hard to adjust to. Nowadays, the new 3 Series has dropped the 328 name, replacing it with 325 and 330, but they're still all four-cylinder engines.
The mechanics at my shop always say that out of ten 328s coming in for repairs, nine are four-cylinder models. The 328s produced after 2012 with F30/F31 chassis are all equipped with the N20 2.0T four-cylinder engine, delivering a maximum of 245 horsepower. In contrast, the early 2000s E46 version still retained the classic naturally aspirated inline-six engine, which could easily run 300,000 kilometers without major issues. The current used car market prices are quite interesting—six-cylinder 328s from the same year are 20,000 to 30,000 RMB more expensive than their four-cylinder counterparts, mainly due to the incomparable smoothness and exhaust note. When buying a used car, pay special attention to the production date on the nameplate.
