N46B20 2.0L Engine for BMW 318i, 120i, 320i, X1, X3, and Z4
The BMW N46B20 is a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter inline-four gasoline engine produced from 2004 to 2015. This engine was widely utilized in models such as the 1 Series (E87), 3 Series (E90), and X3 (E83). Its key technical features include an aluminum cylinder block and cylinder head, a chain-driven Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) system, and Double VANOS technology.
Description
Key Specifications
Displacement: 1,995 cc
Bore × Stroke: 84 mm × 90 mm
Number of Valves: 16 (4 per cylinder)
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1 to 10.5:1
The key advantages of the N46B20 engine include:
Smooth power delivery
Valvetronic and VANOS: Thanks to BMW’s variable valve lift technology (Valvetronic) and double variable valve timing system (Double-VANOS)














