The BMW M30 petrol engine series, with a displacement ranging from 2.5 to 3.5 liters, was produced from 1968 to 1992 and installed in several generations of popular models in the 5, 6, or 7 Series. This powertrain also served as the basis for many racing engines produced by the company. The inline-6 lineup includes: M20, M50, M52, M54, N52, N53, N54, N55, and B58.
| Exact capacity | 2494 cm³ |
| Power system | carburetor / Jetronic |
| Engine power | 145 - 150 HP |
| Torque | 210 - 215 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder diameter | 86 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 71.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.0 - 9.6 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | there is no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 5.5 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 0/1 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 300 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 2788 cm³ |
| Power system | carburetor / Jetronic |
| Engine power | 165 - 185 HP |
| Torque | 235 - 240 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder diameter | 86 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 80 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.0 - 9.3 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | there is no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 5.5 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 0/1 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 320 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 2986 cm³ |
| Power system | carburetor / Jetronic / Motronic |
| Engine power | 180 - 200 HP |
| Torque | 255 - 275 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder diameter | 89 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 80 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.0 - 9.5 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | there is no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 5.75 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 0/1/2 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 330 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 3210 cm³ |
| Power system | Jetronic / Motronic |
| Engine power | 197 - 252 HP |
| Torque | 280 - 380 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder diameter | 89 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 86 mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.0 - 9.5 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | there is no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | no/yes |
| What oils to use | 5.75 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 1/2 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 340 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 3295 cm³ |
| Power system | carburetor |
| Engine power | 190 HP |
| Torque | 290 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder diameter | 89 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 88 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.0 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | there is no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 5.75 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 0 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 300 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 3430 cm³ |
| Power system | Motronic |
| Engine power | 185 - 252 HP |
| Torque | 290 - 380 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder diameter | 92 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 86 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.0 - 10 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | there is no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | no/yes |
| What oils to use | 5.75 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 350 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 3453 cm³ |
| Power system | Jetronic |
| Engine power | 218 HP |
| Torque | 310 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder diameter | 93.4 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 84 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.0 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | there is no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | no/yes |
| What oils to use | 5.75 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 1 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 360 000 HP |
| City | 14.9 litry |
| Route | 8.7 litry |
| Mixed | 12.0 litry |
The weight of the M30 engine according to the catalog is 192 kg. The engine number M30 is located at the joint of the block with the gearbox. Even after a brief overheating, the cylinder head can warp. After overhauling, the cylinder block often cracks around the thread for the cylinder head bolts. Owners often face problems with the failure of the mass air flow sensor. Valve clearances need to be adjusted every 10-20 thousand km, there are no hydraulic compensators. The mechanism for adjusting the clearances quickly becomes inoperable and requires replacement.
| 5-Series E12 | 1973 - 1981 |
| 5-Series E28 | 1981 - 1987 |
| 5-Series E34 | 1988 - 1992 |
| 6-Series E9 | 1968 - 1975 |
| 6-Series E24 | 1975 - 1989 |
| 7-Series E3 | 1968 - 1977 |
| 7-Series E23 | 1977 - 1986 |
| 7-Series E32 | 1986 - 1992 |
The BMW B38 series of three-cylinder engines with a capacity of 1.5 liters has been produced since 2013 and is installed in front-wheel drive cars as B38A15, in rear-wheel drive cars as B38B15, and in hybrids as B38K15. These units are also installed in Mini models: the 1.2-liter B38A12A and the 1.5-liter B38A15A. Currently, the R3 line only includes one family of engines.
The BMW M52 gasoline engine series with capacities of 2.0, 2.5, and 2.8 liters was produced from 1994 to 2001 and installed in popular models such as the 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, and Z3. A special version of the M52B24TU with a capacity of 2.4 liters was created specifically for the Southeast Asian market. The inline-6 engine lineup includes: M20, M30, M50, M54, N52, N53, N54, N55, and B58.
The BMW M60 engine series, with eight cylinders and a displacement of 3.0 and 4.0 liters, was produced from 1992 to 1996 and installed in popular models of the E34 5 Series and the E32 and E38 7 Series. The company Alpina used this engine to create their powerful power units, achieving a displacement of up to 4.6 liters and 340 horsepower. The V8 engine lineup also includes the following units: M62, N62, and N63.
The 5.0-liter 12-cylinder engine BMW M70 or M70B50 was produced from 1987 to 1994 and installed in the highest models of the company: the 7 Series sedans and 8 Series coupes. In addition to the standard version with 300 horsepower, there were also D1/1 engines with 350 horsepower used in Alpina models. The V12 engine lineup also includes the following power units: M73, N73, and N74.
The 1.4-liter 8-valve Renault K7J engine was produced within the company from 1997 to 2016 and installed in many budget models such as Logan, Sandero, and Symbol. At the beginning of production, the engine was manufactured in Bursa, Turkey, and later in Pitesti, Romania. The K-series also includes the following engines: K4J, K4M, K7M, and K9K.
1.0-liter turbocharged engine Renault H4Dt or 1.0 TCe 100 is produced by the company since 2018 and installed in the fifth generation of the Clio model or the Captur crossover, which was created based on it. In Nissan-branded cars, this powertrain is designated as HR10DET. TCe series: D4Ft, F4Rt, H4Bt, H4Jt, H5Dt, H5Ft, H5Ht, M5Mt, and M5Pt.