F22/F23 · 2015–2017

BMW 218d F22/F23 · 150 PS (2015–2017)

The 218d delivers 110 kW: Coupé from 07/2015, Convertible from 07/2015 (BMW). It replaced the 218d (105 kW, N47N).

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Diesel
Power
150 PS / 110 kW
Displacement
1 995 cm³
Torque
320 Nm
Cylinders
4
Engine code
B47
Period covered
2015–2017
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Manual · 6 speeds · 2015
  • Automatic · 8 speeds · 2015

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] BMW Group [4] BMW Group

What distinguishes this version

1,995 cc four-cylinder diesel (B47 in BMW’s parts catalogue, B47D20A at ADAC, B47D20U0 in BMW UK’s 2017 technical data): 110 kW and 320 Nm. Six-speed manual or eight-speed Steptronic. Coupé 07/2015–06/2017, Convertible 07/2015 (BMW)–2017 (ADAC production dates). 0–100 km/h: Coupé 8.4 s (automatic 8.2 s), Convertible 8.9 s (automatic 8.7 s) (BMW model update, summer 2015).

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Engine oil: quantity and approval

Oil change: 5.0 l (BMW specification tables valid from 07/2017; BMW UK technical data from production week 44/2017), table for the same engine, valid from July 2017. BMW’s Convertible handbook (VI/15) approves for diesel engines BMW Longlife-04 and Longlife-12 FE (the latter only for certain engines), SAE 0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40 or 5W-30; failing that, up to 1 litre of ACEA C3. No additives. The level is measured electronically; BMW asks for a check after every refuelling.

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What the service display covers

The car calculates each due date (Condition Based Service): the distance or time left appears briefly when the ignition is switched on, details are in the vehicle status menu, and the data is also stored in the key. BMW Service Inclusive lists the items it triggers: oil service with filter, vehicle check, air filter, microfilter, fuel filter and brake fluid. Brake fluid is time-based; periods with the battery disconnected are not counted, so have the workshop update it. BMW’s handbook gives no mileage for any item. Convertible: the handbook adds no scheduled work on the top, but asks you not to leave it wet or dirty in its compartment for more than a day.

Source : [7] [8]

Timing drive

Chain (ADAC: “Steuerkette”). BMW’s parts catalogue for the F22 B47 splits the timing drive into a lower and an upper part, with chain, sprocket, guide rail, tensioners and an oil spray nozzle. No scheduled replacement in the documents consulted: a repair item, not maintenance.

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Prepare the next service

Before the appointment, note 5.0 l of oil and an approved grade (Longlife-04 or Longlife-12 FE). Hand the advisor the key last used: BMW stores the service data in it. Note the build month (registration document or VIN plate): ADAC lists a BMW recall of September 2024 for cars built 01/2016–12/2017 (driver airbag gas generator; airbag replaced); the July 2019 recall for four- and six-cylinder diesels built 01/2010–12/2017 (EGR module checked, faulty parts replaced). Have BMW check your VIN. Ask for a printout of the due items: BMW gives no mileage for them. Convertible: mention any fault with the top; after an emergency manual closing, BMW’s handbook asks for the top to be checked by a workshop.

Source : [5] [6] [7] [14]

Maintenance and records

Engine oil — diesel

Due date calculated by CBS

Oil change at the date the car displays; do not run past it. Top-up: BMW Longlife-04 or Longlife-12 FE (the latter only for certain diesel engines), SAE 0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40 or 5W-30. If none is available, up to 1 litre of an ACEA C3 oil. No additives.

Source [7]

Oil level

After every refuelling

Electronic measurement: the status is available after about 30 minutes of driving; the detailed measurement is done standing, engine warm and idling (about 1 minute). Add oil only when the message asks, in the quantity shown, within 200 km. Overfilling can damage the engine or the catalytic converter.

Source [7]

Other maintenance items — diesel

As the car’s service requirement dictates

BMW lists as regular, CBS-triggered services: oil service with filter, vehicle check to BMW specifications, air filter, microfilter, fuel filter and brake fluid. No mileage is given for any of them.

Source [8]

Brake fluid

Calendar-based (CBS)

Counted in time, not kilometres. Periods with the battery disconnected are not counted: have the workshop update the time-based items (brake fluid, and where applicable oil and microfilter). The handbook does not state the period.

Source [7]

Coolant

Regular check, engine cold

Level between the Min and Max marks on the expansion tank, engine cold; the tank is on the right or left depending on the engine. Never open the system hot. Not every additive on the market is suitable: ask the workshop.

Source [7]

Soft-top (Convertible)

Each time it is operated

Operable up to about 50 km/h, not below −10 °C, with the boot lid closed and the luggage partition folded down, rollover bars not deployed and 2 m of clearance. Do not leave the top wet or dirty in its compartment for more than a day. After an emergency manual closing (two people), have the top checked by a workshop.

Source [7]

Rollover bars (Convertible)

After a deployment

The two bars behind the rear head restraints extend in a fraction of a second in a crash or at extreme tilt. If they deployed without taking a load, they can be pushed back by hand (release lever pulled, firm push until they lock). After an accident or damage: checked and replaced by a workshop.

Source [7]

Questions about this version (5)

What changes compared with the 218d (105 kW, 2014–2015)?

Engine B47 instead of N47N; 110 kW and 320 Nm against 105 kW and 320 Nm; 5.0 l of oil against 5.2 l (BMW tables).

Source : [1] [4] [5] [6] [2] [3] [9] [10] [14] [13]

How much oil at an oil change?

5.0 l at an oil change (BMW specification tables valid from 07/2017; BMW UK technical data from production week 44/2017). Approved top-up grades: Longlife-04 or Longlife-12 FE; the handbook remains the reference.

Source : [5] [6] [7]

Coupé, Convertible or both?

Coupé 07/2015–06/2017, Convertible 07/2015 (BMW)–2017 (ADAC production dates).

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Manual, automatic, xDrive?

Six-speed manual or eight-speed Steptronic.

Source : [1] [4] [14]

Which recalls should I check?

ADAC lists a BMW recall of September 2024 for cars built 01/2016–12/2017 (driver airbag gas generator; airbag replaced); the July 2019 recall for four- and six-cylinder diesels built 01/2010–12/2017 (EGR module checked, faulty parts replaced). Have BMW check your VIN.

Source : [14]

Documentary sources

  1. [1] BMW model upgrade measures in the summer of 2015

    BMW Group · EN · Europe · p. 1–2 “New three-cylinder petrol engine for the BMW 1 Series” (118i from July 2015) · p. 10 consumption table · Accessed 08/10/2026

  2. [2] BMW Media information — A new dimension in dynamics. The BMW 2 Series Coupe

    BMW Group · EN · Europe (ACEA) · PDF pp. 1–5 (at a glance: market launch from March 2014, model variants 218d–M235i), technical specifications 220i, M235i and 220d Coupe (“Engine oil — oil change”) · Accessed 08/10/2026

  3. [3] BMW UK Technical data — 2 Series Coupé [F22], March 2014

    BMW Group UK · EN · United Kingdom · Engine type (N20B20U0, N55B30O0, N47D20U1, N47D20O1, N47D20T1), output, torque, gearbox, “Engine oil — exchange quantity” · Accessed 08/10/2026

  4. [4] BMW Media information 09/2014 — The BMW 2 Series Convertible

    BMW Group · EN · Europe (ACEA) · pp. 2–3 (at a glance: market launch February 2015, fabric top 20 s up to 50 km/h, engines), pp. 16–17 (soft-top, rollover bars), pp. 20–23 (engines), specifications 218i, 220i/228i, M235i, 220d Convertible (“Engine oil — oil change”) · Accessed 08/10/2026

  5. [5] BMW Media Information 5/2017 — Specifications, BMW 2 Series Coupe and Convertible

    BMW Group · EN · Europe (ACEA) · Valid from 7/2017 · Coupé: 218i pp. 1–2, 220i/230i, M240i, M240i xDrive, 218d, 220d/220d xDrive, 225d; Convertible: 218i, 220i/230i, M240i, M240i xDrive, 218d, 220d, 225d (“Engine oil — oil change volume”) · Accessed 08/10/2026

  6. [6] BMW UK Technical data — 2 Series Coupé LCI [F22LCI]

    BMW Group UK · EN · United Kingdom · Effective production week 44/2017 · engine type (B58B30M0, B47D20U0, B47D20O0, B47D20T0), gearbox, “Engine oil (filling quantity)” · M2 Coupé LCI · Accessed 08/10/2026

  7. [7] BMW Betriebsanleitung — Das BMW 2er Cabrio (Online-Version für Sach-Nr. 01 40 2 963 878)

    BMW AG (copy hosted by kfz-handbuch.de) · DE · Germany · deutsch VI/15 · pp. 45–49 (Verdeck) · pp. 88–89 (Servicebedarf) · pp. 106–107 (Überrollschutz) · p. 146 (Mikrofilter) · pp. 196–199 (Motoröl, Ölmessung, Motorölsorten) · p. 200 (Kühlmittel) · p. 202 (Wartungssystem, CBS) · Accessed 08/10/2026

  8. [8] BMW Service Inclusive: Neuwagen & Junge Gebrauchte (bmw.de, archived 09/11/2016)

    BMW AG · DE · Germany · Section “BMW Service Inclusive für Neuwagen und Junge Gebrauchte” (list of CBS-triggered services) · Accessed 08/10/2026

  9. [9] BMW parts catalogue (ETK) — BMW 2 Series F22 Coupé, Europe: models and engines

    bmwfans.info (copy of the BMW ETK parts catalogue) · EN · Europe · Model list (model – engine), F22, years 2013–2016 · Accessed 08/10/2026

  10. [10] BMW parts catalogue (ETK) — BMW 2 Series F23 Convertible, Europe: models and engines

    bmwfans.info (copy of the BMW ETK parts catalogue) · EN · Europe · Model list (model – engine), F23 · Accessed 08/10/2026

  11. [11] BMW parts catalogue (ETK) — F22 220d B47: timing chain, lower part

    bmwfans.info (copy of the BMW ETK parts catalogue) · EN · Europe · Group 11 · chain, sprocket, guide rail, chain tensioners, oil spray nozzle; same groups listed for 218d and 225d B47 · Accessed 08/10/2026

  12. [12] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 2er-Reihe F22/F23/F87, 2014 – 2017

    ADAC · DE · Germany · Model groups: Coupé (F22) 2014–2017, M Performance Coupé, M2 Coupé (F87) 2016–2017, Cabrio (F23) 2015–2017, M Performance Cabrio; Coupé model list with kW/PS and production dates · Accessed 08/10/2026

  13. [13] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 218d Coupé (03/14 – 05/15)

    ADAC · DE · Germany · Technische Daten: Motorcode, Leistung, Drehmoment, Hubraum, Modellstart/-ende, Getriebe, Schadstoffklasse, Nockenwellensteuerung · Rückrufe · Accessed 08/10/2026

  14. [14] ADAC Autokatalog — BMW 218d Coupé (07/15 – 06/17)

    ADAC · DE · Germany · Technische Daten: Motorcode, Leistung, Drehmoment, Hubraum, Modellstart/-ende, Getriebe, Schadstoffklasse, Nockenwellensteuerung · Rückrufe · Accessed 08/10/2026

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