From 2010 to 2017, the entire second-generation Mini lineup, from the Clubman R55 to the Paceman R61, was equipped with the 2.0-liter Mini Cooper SD N47C20A diesel engine. This power unit was essentially a BMW diesel engine from the N47 series.
W17D14, W16D16, N47C16A, N47C20A, B37C15A, and B47C20A are MINI diesel engines.
Specifications
| Production years | 2010-2017 |
| Displacement, cc | 1995 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 112 (Cooper D) 143 (Cooper SD) |
| Torque output, Nm | 270 (Cooper D) 305 (Cooper SD) |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 84 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90 |
| Compression ratio | 16.5 |
| Features | DOHC (Cooper D) DOHC, intercooler (Cooper SD) |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | IHI RHV4-T39 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.2 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mini Cooper SD 2012) — city — highway — combined |
5.1 3.9 4.3 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Mini Cabrio R57 in 2010 – 2016;
- Mini Clubman R55 in 2010 – 2014;
- Mini Countryman R60 in 2011 – 2017;
- Mini Coupe R58 in 2011 – 2015;
- Mini Hatch R56 in 2011 – 2013;
- Mini Paceman R61 in 2013 – 2016;
- Mini Roadster R59 in 2011 – 2015.
Disadvantages of the Mini N47C20A engine
The crankshaft damper pulley typically needs to be replaced at roughly the same mileage; antifreeze leaks frequently occur through cracked seals in the cooling system; the timing chain is a modest resource here, sometimes stretching to 100,000 km;
As usual, a lot of issues are brought on by particulate filter and EGR valve contamination; the swirl flaps of the intake manifold coke very quickly and wedge.