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Engine overview

NOTE:
  • Some engines listed below are for European models and are not applicable to the North American market. 

Gasoline engines

Engine code BFL BVJ BFM ASN BPK BBJ BSM BHT
Emissions category EU IV EU IV EU IV EU IV EU IV EU IV EU IV EU IV
No. of cylinders 8 8 8 6 6 6 10 12
Valves per cylinder 5 4 5 5 4 5 4 4
Displacement L 3.7 4,2 4,2 3,0 3,2 3.0 5.2 6.0
Output kW at RPM 206 / 6000 257/6800 246 / 6500 162 / 6300 191 / 6000 162/6300 331/7000 331/6200
Torque Nm at RPM 360 / 3750 440/3500 400 / 3500 300 / 3200 330 / 3400 300/3200 540/3000-4000 595/3500
Bore mm 84.5 84.5 84.5 82.5 84.5 82.5 84.5 84.0
Stroke mm 82.4 92.8 93.0 93.0 92.8 93.0 92.8 90.2
Compression ratio 11.0 12.5 11.0 10.5 12.5 10.5 12.5 10.75
Engine code BFL BVJ BFM ASN BPK BBJ BSM BHT
Fuel injection/Ignition Motronic ME 7.1.1 Motronic MED 9.1.1 FSI Motronic ME 7.1.1 Motronic ME 7.1.1 Motronic FSI Motronic ME 7.1.1 Motronic MED 9.1.1 FSI Motronic ME 7.1.1
RON min. 98 * See footnote 98 * See footnote 98 * See footnote 98 * See footnote 95 * See footnote 98 * See footnote 98 * See footnote 98 * See footnote
Camshaft adjustment X X X X X X X X
On Board Diagnostic X X X X X X X X
Secondary air injection X X X X - X X X
Turbocharger - - - - - - - -

* 95 RON Super unleaded gasoline is permissible, however with decreased power output.

*91 RON standard unleaded gasoline is permissible, however with decreased power output.

Diesel engines

Engine code ASB BNG ASE BVN
Emissions category   EU IV EU IV EU - III EU IV
Number of cylinders/valves per cylinder 6/4 6/4 8 / 4 8 / 4
Displacement L 3.0 3.0 4.0 4.2
Output kW at RPM 171/4000 155/3400 202/3750 240/ 3750
Torque Nm at RPM 450/ 15003250 450/ 15003250 650/1800-2500 650/1800-2500
Bore mm 83.0 83.0 81 83.0
Stroke mm 91.4 91.4 95.5 95.5
Compression ratio 17 17 19.5 16.4
Engine code ASB BNG ASE BVN
Fuel injection Common - Rail Common - Rail Common - Rail Common - Rail
CN min. 51 51 51 51
On Board Diagnostic   X X X X
Catalytic converter Oxidation catalyst Oxidation catalyst Oxidation catalyst Oxidation catalyst
Exhaust gas recirculation X X X X
Turbocharger X X X X
Charge air cooler X X X X