Strengths
- xDrive25e PHEV
- iDrive 6
- xLine and M Sport
Weaknesses
- FWD-based platform — controversial
- Run-flat tyres
- B47 timing chain
Notable tech
- UKL platform (Mini Countryman / 2 Series Active Tourer sibling)
- FWD with xDrive optional
- B38/B48 petrol, B37/B47 diesel
- xDrive25e PHEV from 2020
- iDrive 6
Common issues
- B47 timing chain
- 7DCT mechatronic
- iDrive 6 freezes
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across F48's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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sDrive18i 1.5 / 2.0
BHP140
Torque220 Nm
0–609.5 s
Top127 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
sDrive20i 2.0
BHP192
Torque280 Nm
0–607.7 s
Top139 mph
MPG (US)35 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox7DCT
xDrive20i 2.0
BHP192
Torque280 Nm
0–607.6 s
Top139 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DCT
xDrive25i 2.0
BHP231
Torque350 Nm
0–606.8 s
Top146 mph
MPG (US)32 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
xDrive25e PHEV
BHP220
Torque385 Nm
0–606.9 s
Top121 mph
Range~28 mi EV
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT
sDrive18d / xDrive18d 2.0
BHP150
Torque350 Nm
0–609.2 s
Top127 mph
MPG (US)45 mpg
DriveFWD / AWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
xDrive20d 2.0
BHP190
Torque400 Nm
0–607.6 s
Top136 mph
MPG (US)44 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
xDrive25d 2.0 twin-turbo
BHP231
Torque450 Nm
0–606.6 s
Top146 mph
MPG (US)42 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT