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 | |
Type plate / Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Meaning of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
| WAU | ZZZ | 4E9 | 3 | N | 000 476 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer code | Filler characters | Model | Model year 2003 | Production location | Serial number |
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker is in the customers service schedule and in the vehicle in the spare wheel recess or on the luggage compartment floor.
Scheme 1
Sticker contains the following vehicle data
Engine code and engine identification
Note. The "engine code" is on the vehicle data sticker in the service schedule and in the spare wheel recess or on the luggage compartment floor. The engine number and engine code are stamped into the engine block.
Scheme 2
- V8 gasoline engine
Scheme 3
- V10 gasoline engine
Scheme 4
- W12 gasoline engine