A comprehensive guide to the world of BMW engines. From our highly efficient diesels to the all electric BMW i3, whichever is right for you we have range of great offers available.

1. BMW ENGINE
TECHNOLOGY.
The Ultimate
Driving Machine
We recognise that when it comes to choosing the right engine,
there is a wide range of compelling options available on the
market today. With our diesel, petrol and plug-in hybrids all
cleaner and more efficient than ever, each offers its own
unique advantages.
Whichever BMW you may choose, the latest BMW
engines guarantee our:
Highest performance
Best fuel consumption
Lowest emissions
CHOOSINGTHE RIGHTENGINE.
DIESEL. PETROL. HYBRID. ELECTRIC.
Between 1995 – 2016 we
have reduced the total CO2
emissions ofthe BMW Group
model range in Europe by 40%.
Every new BMW engine
meets the strictest EU6
emissions standards.
40%
AWARDS FOR THE PAST
THREE CONSECUTIVE
YEARS.
EU6
DIESEL
PETROL
HYBRID
ELECTRIC
In recent decades, our significant developments in engine technology have
allowed us to reduce the total CO2 emissions of the BMW model range by
40%. As such, the latest generation of BMW TwinPower Turbo petrol, diesel and hybrid
engines are cleaner and more efficient than ever, whilst still delivering our iconic BMW
driving performance.
Every BMW engine employs 100 years of engineering excellence and a range of
cutting-edge technologies as standard. So, whatever your requirements, you can be
confident that you will be driving one of the cleanest, most efficient cars in its class.

2. BMW DIESEL ENGINES.
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE. LOWER EMISSIONS.
BMW TwinPower Turbo diesel engines deliver a spirited response, class-leading
fuel economy and impressively low emissions, thanks to BMW EfficientDynamics
technology. Meaning you can enjoy more thrust with less thirst.
On average a diesel
engine emits 20% less
CO2 than a comparable
petrol engine and uses
20% less fuel. Allowing
you to drive further with
lower emissions.
BMW diesel engines are
made from lightweight
aluminium and are
available in 3, 4 and
6-cylinder variants.
CO2
REDUCED
All diesel engines boast the following
BMW innovations:
Progressive turbocharger technology
Variable turbine geometry
Common-rail direct injection
All models include a diesel particulate filter and
maintenance-free NOX
storage catalytic converter
Larger models also employ a Selective Catalytic
Reduction (SCR) system with BMW Blue
Performance
Our diesel engines employ two
highly effective systems which
when combined, eliminate up to
90% of nitrogen oxide (NOX)
emissions.
90%
NOX
REDUCED
BMW BLUE PERFORMANCE.
BMW Blue Performance technologies reduce the NOX emissions produced by our diesel engines to an absolute
minimum. In addition to the standard diesel particle filter and NOX catalytic converter, our more powerful diesel
models also include an SCR system.
BMW Blue Performance
technology helps to
eliminate up to 90% of
emissions, converting
them to N2 and H2O.
90%
As a result of these
technologies, independent
testing has found BMW to be
among the best performing
manufacturers in terms of
real-world driving emissions.
SCR is a cleaning system that
uses an odourless AdBlue®
solution to chemically convert
NOX into harmless nitrogen
(N2) and water (H2O).
20%

3. BMW PETROL ENGINES.
CUTS EMISSIONS. NOT DRIVING PLEASURE.
Thanks to our consistent focus on developing new innovations, the latest generation of BMW TwinPower
Turbo petrol engines are more fuel efficient, more economical and more powerful than ever before.
For a truly responsive, highly
efficient drive, our 3, 4 and
6-cylinder engine variants are
built with the latest innovations:
Cutting-edge turbocharger technology
Fully-variable VALVETRONIC valve
timing with double VANOS valve control
High precision direct injection
The BMW TwinPowerTurbo
6-cylinder petrol engine
has repeatedly been named
‘International Engine of the Year’
for its combination of power
and efficiency.
BMW 3 and
4-cylinder petrol
engines are made in the
UK at the BMW Hams
Hall production facility
in the Midlands.
MAXIMISINGTHE DRIVING PLEASURE.
BMW has an unrivalled reputation for delivering class-leading technology.
The current generation of petrol engines employs the following
innovations to deliver maximum driving pleasure.
DOUBLE VANOS.
By optimising the fuel
exchange, Double VANOS
guarantees a responsive
performance and higher
torque, even at low revs
and engine speeds.
VALVETRONIC.
In 2001, BMW was the first
manufacturer to harness this
innovative technology that
maximises the oxygen supply
to each cylinder and allows
the engine to breathe
efficiently.
HIGH PRECISION
DIRECT INJECTION.
By using the full amount
of energy from every drop
of fuel, this petrol direct-
injection system delivers
lower consumption, even
at higher engine revs.

4. Building on the BMW 1602 of the 1970s, we have been
developing electric automotive solutions for over four decades.
The BMW iPerformance range combines a powerful petrol engine with
an electric motor that is powered by a lithium-ion battery, providing an
exceptional all-electric driving range with the flexibility of a combustion
engine, offering the best of both worlds.
BMW iPerformance models
achieve CO2 emissions from just
44g/km, and combined fuel
economies of up to 148mpg.
As a reflection of our
commitment to sustainable
mobility, we now offer the
widest range of electric and
plug-in hybrid vehicles
in the UK.
BMW plug-in hybrid technology is available across
the range, in the following iPeformance models:
BMW 225xe Active Tourer BMW 740e and 740Le xDrive
BMW 330e Saloon BMW X5 xDrive40e
BMW 530e Saloon
BMW Group has been named the world’s
most sustainable car maker for the last
three consecutive years according to the
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). of the electricity sourced
for BMW Group Production
worldwide, already comes
from renewable energy
sources.
63%
Since 2006, we have reduced the
energy consumption required to
produce a BMW by 35% and reduced
the waste produced by over 80%.80%
BMW iPERFORMANCE.
PLUG-IN HYBRID ENGINES.
SUSTAINABILITY.

5. BMW i.
ELECTRIC FROMTHE GROUND UP.
The electric-synchronous motor has been
specially developed for the BMW i3 –
producing an impressive 170hp and 250Nm
of torque – with ZERO driving emissions.
What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2017
Best Electric Car - BMW i3
World Urban Car of the Year 2017 - BMW i3
Golden Steering Wheel Award
Best Hybrid/Electric Car 2016 - BMW i3
International Engine of the Year 2016
BMW i8
BMW i AWARDS.
362 Power (hp)
49g/km
CO₂ emissions
The best of both pure electric and plug-in hybrid power.
The highly advanced drivetrain combines an electric motor that powers
the front wheels, with a powerful 3-cylinder petrol engine that drives the
rear wheels. Each can work independently of the other or combine in
complete tandem to deliver all-wheel drive capability.
The award-winning 3-cylinder TwinPower Turbo petrol engine in the
BMW i8 produces the highest output per cylinder of any BMW engine.
BMW i8.
BMW i3.
All BMW i models employ our innovative electric drivetrain
– BMW eDrive – which uses an electric-only motor, or an
electric motor combined with a highly efficient petrol engine,
to maximise performance and minimise emissions.
The BMW i production facility in Leipzig uses
70% less water than a conventional factory
and is powered by four wind turbines to
ensure manufacturing is 100% CO2-free.
BMW i3 RANGE.
0g/km CO2 driving emissions
(12g/km with Range Extender)
Over 90% of the BMW i3 is recyclable
The interior surfaces are made from 80%
renewable natural and recycled materials
The pure electric BMW i3 provides a real-world
range of up to 125 miles, with 0g/km CO2.
For travelling further afield, the Range Extender
model covers up to 206 miles on one charge.
The Range Extender includes a small, quiet
2-cylinder petrol engine that acts as a generator
to power the battery, allowing the i3 to continue
driving electrically.
ELECTRIC MOTOR
=131hp and 250Nm torque
PETROL ENGINE
= 231hp and 320Nm torque
0%
CO₂