What engine does the BJ90 use?
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The Beijing BJ90 is equipped with Mercedes-Benz engines. The BJ90 is a large SUV, and this model uses two engines in total, which are: 1. A 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine producing 333 horsepower and 480 Nm of maximum torque, with a maximum power output at 5250 rpm and maximum torque available between 1600 to 4000 rpm. This engine features direct fuel injection technology and uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. It is paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission. 2. A 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine producing 422 horsepower and 600 Nm of maximum torque, with a maximum power output at 5500 rpm and maximum torque available between 1900 to 4000 rpm. This engine also features direct fuel injection technology and uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. It is paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission.
My old BJ90 uses the same engine as the Mercedes-Benz GL, specifically the Mercedes M276 series 3.0T V6 and M278 series 4.0T V8. It's really fun to drive, especially the 4.0T twin-turbo version with 310 kW of power, making overtaking on mountain roads particularly easy. The 9-speed transmission also ensures smooth acceleration. However, the downside of this engine is its high fuel consumption—it easily exceeds 15 liters per 100 km in the city with just a bit of aggressive driving. Fortunately, the parts are interchangeable with Mercedes, making maintenance convenient. The newer models seem to have switched to a BAIC-developed 3.0T, but many long-time owners believe the Mercedes engine is the real essence of the vehicle.
