F30, compare every engine
All 5 variants in this chassis on one screen. Identical body, identical electronics, identical suspension. Everything below is a consequence of which engine is in the bay.
Full comparison
| Variant | Years | Power | Torque | Fuel | Transmissions | Economy | Risk | Issues | Worst single repair | Band | Good buy | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320d N47 | 2012–2015 | 184 PS | 380 Nm | diesel | 6-sp manual, 8-sp automatic (ZF) | 4.5–6 | R4 | 6 | €2,500 | €7,500–€17,450 | €9,250 | Buy with conditions |
| 320d B47 | 2015–2019 | 190 PS | 400 Nm | diesel | 6-sp manual, 8-sp automatic (ZF) | 4.3–5.8 | R2 | 3 | €1,800 | €14,150–€26,150 | €16,650 | Buy |
| 328i N20 | 2012–2015 | 245 PS | 350 Nm | petrol | 6-sp manual, 8-sp automatic (ZF) | 6.5–8 | R4 | 5 | €6,000 | €9,000–€20,700 | €11,000 | Buy with conditions |
| 330d N57 | 2012–2018 | 258 PS | 560 Nm | diesel | 8-sp automatic (ZF) | 5–6.5 | R3 | 6 | €3,000 | €12,000–€27,250 | €14,500 | Buy |
| 335i N55 | 2012–2015 | 306 PS | 400 Nm | petrol | 6-sp manual, 8-sp automatic (ZF) | 7.5–9.5 | R3 | 6 | €1,600 | €11,000–€24,000 | €13,250 | Buy with conditions |
Issue overlap by engine. The row that decides it
| Issue | Cost | N47 | B47 | N20 | N57 | N55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timing chain guide failure (early N20)walk away | €1,400–€6,000 | · | · | ● | · | · |
| Rear timing chain wear | €1,800–€3,000 | · | · | · | ● | · |
| Rear timing chain failurewalk away | €1,500–€2,500 | ● | · | · | · | · |
| DPF clogging and forced regeneration | €250–€1,800 | ● | ● | · | ● | · |
| Dual-mass flywheel and clutch wear | €900–€1,600 | ● | ● | ● | · | ● |
| Variable-vane turbo actuator sticking | €400–€1,200 | ● | · | · | ● | · |
| EGR cooler leak | €400–€1,000 | ● | ● | · | ● | · |
| Swirl flap wear and ingestion | €400–€900 | ● | · | · | ● | · |
| Electric water pump and thermostat failure | €500–€800 | · | · | ● | · | ● |
| Carbon buildup on intake valves | €400–€700 | · | · | ● | · | ● |
| Valve cover and PCV failure | €400–€700 | · | · | · | · | ● |
| Oil filter housing gasket leak | €300–€600 | · | · | ● | ● | ● |
| VANOS solenoid and Valvetronic motor faults | €200–€600 | · | · | · | · | ● |
Only engine-differentiating issues are listed. 0 further issues apply to every engine in this chassis. Cooling, electrics, suspension and the gearbox, and are on the chassis page.
Cross-chassis comparison
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