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      07-01-2020, 10:32 AM   #23
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I noticed that G20 320i and 330i both have B48B20B engine equipped. Does that mean their engines have totally the same parts and just tuned for different powers?
Yeah they will be exactly the same, the potential after tuning will also be the same
i.e. 320i 184hp to 300hp, 330i 258hp to 300hp
Interneal comparments and turbos are the same.
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In China, 320i also has B48B20B.
Where do I find this engine code? Going to look at a used car tomorrow, not sure where in the engine bay I can find this! Thanks.
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      10-31-2021, 01:43 PM   #25
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I noticed that G20 320i and 330i both have B48B20B engine equipped. Does that mean their engines have totally the same parts and just tuned for different powers?
Yeah they will be exactly the same, the potential after tuning will also be the same
i.e. 320i 184hp to 300hp, 330i 258hp to 300hp
Interneal comparments and turbos are the same.
This is not true - they have different pistons and the compression ratio is different.
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This is not true - they have different pistons and the compression ratio is different.
No. The 320i engine code B48B20B is the same.
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      11-17-2021, 08:03 AM   #27
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This is not true - they have different pistons and the compression ratio is different.
No. The 320i engine code B48B20B is the same.
Look up the 320i compression ratio and then compare that to the 330i. I've asked tuners about this. They do not tune 320's to the same level as the 330 due to this.
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      11-21-2021, 08:28 AM   #28
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Look up the 320i compression ratio and then compare that to the 330i. I've asked tuners about this. They do not tune 320's to the same level as the 330 due to this.
this was true way back when

In the B series engines (b46, b48) it's a bit complicated because the 20i had multiple different engines.

B48B20A (used ONLY in 20i and in SOME 30e hybrid setups)
B48B20B (used in 20i AND 30i identical hardware with different software tune)

The B48B20A has different hardware to the 20B and yes compression ratio is ONE of the things which sets the 20B and 20A apart.

If you have a 20i with a B48B20B engine, you CAN safely tune it in the same way as the 30i (with caveats) from a hardware perspective. The caveat being, if you use JB4/Racechip, you're going to be "knee capped" by certain settings in the 20i software tune which create a lot of trouble i.e AFR never targeting anything other than stoichemetric & hardcoded throttle closures (I know this because this is what I ran into).

If you have a 20i with a B48B20B and do a flash tune (BM3, MHD, Ecutek, etc.) you can unlock it's full capability by freeing up DME to target lower AFR which give you better timing and for all intents and purposes becomes identical to a tuned 30i.

If you have a 20i or 30e with a B48B20A unfortunately there's much lower headroom in what you can do because of the compression ratio and difference in other hardware around/in the engine.
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      11-21-2021, 08:34 AM   #29
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it's clear why this is done

It's a cost cutting measure, why have another engine with different parts when you can use the same engine across multiple models (20i & 30i) with simply software change.

The modular design already cuts a LOT of cost but going one step further to combine 20i & 30i engines makes a LOT of sense given the 20i isn't even available as a trim level in some regions (there is no 320i in the united states as far as I know).
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      11-25-2021, 06:27 AM   #30
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it's clear why this is done

It's a cost cutting measure, why have another engine with different parts when you can use the same engine across multiple models (20i & 30i) with simply software change.

The modular design already cuts a LOT of cost but going one step further to combine 20i & 30i engines makes a LOT of sense given the 20i isn't even available as a trim level in some regions (there is no 320i in the united states as far as I know).
No true. Engine block and some other parts are the same (as a cost saving measure) but a lot of mechanical parts are different. Only fool can think that BMW will skip on the opportunity to save money on pistons, fuel pump, injectors, intercooler, turbo and other parts of the lower spec engine variant.
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No true. Engine block and some other parts are the same (as a cost saving measure) but a lot of mechanical parts are different. Only fool can think that BMW will skip on the opportunity to save money on pistons, fuel pump, injectors, intercooler, turbo and other parts of the lower spec engine variant.
Believe whatever you want but if you don't know the costs of having extra SKUs and parts then it won't seem obvious but maybe this will help

Imagine you build one car say the 30i and you discover via focus groups or whatever that you can get more sales without cannibalizing existing sales by simply making a less powerful model for cheaper. You can (1) design entirely new parts for this cheaper model, potentially saving a bit on manufacturing costs because lower quality thresholds or materials or (2) change a bit of code because everything is digital now. All you have to do is lower target boost pressure and change some AFR map figures.... That's about it.

Remember with new designs and parts comes costs relating to design and testing, that doesn't really apply to software detuning. If you make a part that can withstands 300hp by definition it can handle 200hp.

You can see the part numbers on all those things you mentioned are the same. I'm not talking about on bimmercat (even though this is good enough for me) because you might have a ton foil hat on. I'm taking about lifting the hood and physically checking the parts.

Between every single B48B20B I've seen the parts are identical regardless of whether the model was 20i 30i or 30e.

Only the software / ecu behavior differed
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      11-25-2021, 08:22 PM   #32
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Streamlining production, reducing inventories, simplifying processes almost always outweigh minute differences in materials cost.
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      02-23-2023, 08:26 AM   #33
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Originally Posted by Misko_Hryzko View Post
I don't think automobile-catalog is 99% accurate.
I found this analogy:
B48B20A = B48C (320iX and since 06/2019 320i)
B48B20B = B48D (320i until 06/2019, 330i and 330iX in EU)
B46B20B = B46B (330i and 330iX in NA and until 09/2018 also in EU)
I trust realoem and bimmercat more.

Hello, and sorry for bringing such an old post back, but it seems that you have knowledge, and know how to find information. So i was wondering if I find a 330e with a B48B20B(the engine on 330i), is there any other difference between the engine on 330i and 330e, like pistons or something else, or is it purely software limited to 184hp?
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      02-24-2023, 01:48 AM   #34
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Believe whatever you want but if you don't know the costs of having extra SKUs and parts then it won't seem obvious but maybe this will help

Imagine you build one car say the 30i and you discover via focus groups or whatever that you can get more sales without cannibalizing existing sales by simply making a less powerful model for cheaper. You can (1) design entirely new parts for this cheaper model, potentially saving a bit on manufacturing costs because lower quality thresholds or materials or (2) change a bit of code because everything is digital now. All you have to do is lower target boost pressure and change some AFR map figures.... That's about it.

Remember with new designs and parts comes costs relating to design and testing, that doesn't really apply to software detuning. If you make a part that can withstands 300hp by definition it can handle 200hp.

You can see the part numbers on all those things you mentioned are the same. I'm not talking about on bimmercat (even though this is good enough for me) because you might have a ton foil hat on. I'm taking about lifting the hood and physically checking the parts.

Between every single B48B20B I've seen the parts are identical regardless of whether the model was 20i 30i or 30e.

Only the software / ecu behavior differed
Is this 100% sure, as I am considering buying a BMW 330e and tune it and I really need to know if there are any differences between the B48B20B in the 330e and in the 30i, if there are any I'd much rather go for the i
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Is this 100% sure, as I am considering buying a BMW 330e and tune it and I really need to know if there are any differences between the B48B20B in the 330e and in the 30i, if there are any I'd much rather go for the i
If you get one with the B engine there are no differences at all and they can be tuned reliably to 300hp (404 on the 330e with the electric engine in Xtraboost mode) like the 330i.
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If you get one with the B engine there are no differences at all and they can be tuned reliably to 300hp (404 on the 330e with the electric engine in Xtraboost mode) like the 330i.
320i G20 GPF version from 2019 year, all tuners limit power to only about 220 hp, but the torque thank god rises like about 80 nm.

Tuners say they can take the 300 hp out but its not safe.

When i chekced the engine bay it shows "B48B20" but realoem shows using vin numbers "b48d" so i think its the GPF model that cannot safely be tuned like the other b48b20 types.
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320i G20 GPF version from 2019 year, all tuners limit power to only about 220 hp, but the torque thank god rises like about 80 nm.

Tuners say they can take the 300 hp out but its not safe.

When i chekced the engine bay it shows "B48B20" but realoem shows using vin numbers "b48d" so i think its the GPF model that cannot safely be tuned like the other b48b20 types.
No, the “D” version is like the “B” version with 10.2 compression and more tuning potential, the “C” version would be the newer one with 11:1.
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No, the “D” version is like the “B” version with 10.2 compression and more tuning potential, the “C” version would be the newer one with 11:1.
Thank you for the reply!

I re-checked and in engine is ”B48B20B”.
Can i know somehow that my car has the
GPF or not? Because on those GPF models
tuning power is limited.
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Originally Posted by Misko_Hryzko View Post
I don't think automobile-catalog is 99% accurate.
I found this analogy:
B48B20A = B48C (320iX and since 06/2019 320i)
B48B20B = B48D (320i until 06/2019, 330i and 330iX in EU)
B46B20B = B46B (330i and 330iX in NA and until 09/2018 also in EU)
I trust realoem and bimmercat more.
I have b48d b48b20b reads in engine.
320i G20 GPF ..so EU version.

Tuners say 220 hp / 370 nm limited torque
Some say 260 hp / 420 nm..and like
MGflasher 310 hp / 430 nm..

But no one clearly says why some limit the torque and
top end power….pistons? Mgflasher says no
problems with their power level..damn hard to find
truthfull information.
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