The BMW N45 petrol engine series with a capacity of 1.6 and 2.0 liters was produced from 2003 to 2011 and installed exclusively in three models: 1-Series (body version E87) or 3-Series (body versions E46 and E90). The two-liter version of this engine was produced in limited quantities - 2600 units. The R4 engine lineup includes: M10, M40, M43, N42, N43, N46, N13, N20, and B48.
| Exact capacity | 1596 cm³ |
| Power system | injector |
| Engine power | 116 HP |
| Torque | 150 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder diameter | 84 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 72 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Engine features | Bosch ME 9.2 |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | double VANOS |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 4.5 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 4 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 300 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 1596 cm³ |
| Power system | injector |
| Engine power | 116 HP |
| Torque | 150 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder diameter | 84 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 72 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Engine features | Bosch ME 17.4.5 |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | double VANOS |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 4.5 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 4/5 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 320 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 1997 cm³ |
| Power system | injector |
| Engine power | 177 HP |
| Torque | 210 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder diameter | 85 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 88 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | double VANOS |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 4.5 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 4 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 250 000 HP |
| City | 10.5 litry |
| Route | 5.8 litry |
| Mixed | 7.5 litry |
The weight of the N45 engine according to the catalog is 130 kg. The engine number N45 is located at the junction of the block with the cylinder head. Poor quality fuel often leads to detonation and damage to the power unit. The timing chain mechanism has a relatively modest lifespan, especially its tensioner. VANOS phase regulators also do not last long, they can start making noise even before reaching 100,000 km. Oil seals wear out at approximately 80,000 km and oil consumption begins.
| 1-Series E87 | 2004 - 2011 |
| 3-Series E46 | 2003 - 2006 |
| 3-Series E90 | 2005 - 2011 |
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