BMW 3 series 2008 2.0 diesel description. Sedan BMW 318d has been produced from September, 2008 to January, 2012. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 143 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 300 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute. This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is What’s the Difference Between a BMW 318d and 320d? While both the BMW 318d and 320d use the same 2 Litre diesel engine, the 318d produces 148bhp and the 320d has 187bhp on tap. Both 3 series models have four-cylinders, with a choice of a 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmissions. 520D, end off. 184 v 143 bhp, you would want that in a 5 series as a minimum. I think the latest engines are 520D 190hp and 518D 150hp. scz4. 2,462 posts. 237 months. [report] [news] Monday 22nd BMW 3 Series Touring (F31) LCI 2016-2019 pecs, photos, engines, years, launch date and history 318d 6MT (150 HP) 318d 8AT (150 HP) 318d xDrive 6MT (150 HP) 320d 6MT (190 HP) 320d 8AT (190 HP The 318d models went on to make 150hp, while the 320d models got 190hp. BMW still uses the upgraded engines in many of its cars today, which is a testament to how smooth and efficient they are. The same is true of both the 318i and 318d in that they’re designed to maximise efficiency, so they’re not particularly quick. The petrol lineup counts the 320i and 330e PHEV as well, whereas the diesel range includes the 318d, 320d and 330d, with a number of of trim levels that should satisfy most demands. Thanks to the At launch in September 2005 you could choose between two diesel and three petrol units: 160bhp 320d or 227bhp 330d; 147bhp 320i, 214bhp 325i (which was a 2.5 engine), 254bhp 330i. Entry-level models – the 120bhp 318d and 127bhp 318i – were added in the spring. G20 BMW 3-Series Gets Powerful & Efficient Engines. BMW. The range of drivetrains available is a balance between fuel efficiency and power, depending on what the customer is looking for. The 330i is powered by a 2-liter TwinPower turbo 4-cylinder engine, which delivers power, torque and acceleration that is great, while also managing a decent IICZc.