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 N42 petrol engine series with capacities of 1.8 and 2.0 liters was produced from 2001 to 2007 and exclusively installed in 3-Series models with the E46 body, including the three-door Compact. This engine was the first to feature the Valvetronic system combined with Double VANOS. The inline four-cylinder engine lineup includes: M10, M40, M43, N43, N45, N46, N13, N20, and B48.
The BMW N43 petrol engine series with a displacement of 1.6 and 2.0 liters was produced from 2007 to 2013 and installed in the 1-Series (E87), 3-Series (E90) and 5-Series (E60) models. This system differed from its predecessors by the presence of direct fuel injection. The four-cylinder engine lineup includes: M10, M40, M43, N42, N45, N46, N13, N20, and B48.
The BMW N46 petrol engine series with a capacity of 1.8 and 2.0 liters was produced from 2004 to 2015 and practically installed in all compact and mid-size models of the company at that time. This power unit was upgraded in 2007, and the new version was called N46N. The R4 engine lineup includes: M10, M40, M43, N42, N43, N45, N13, N20, and B48.
The 1.6-liter turbo petrol engine BMW N13 was produced by the company from 2011 to 2016 and was only installed in two models of the group: 1-Series (F20) and 3-Series (F30). This engine was developed in cooperation with PSA and is known there as EP6CDT. The R4 line includes: M10, M40, M43, N42, N43, N45, N46, N20, and B48.
The 5.7-liter V8 Dodge EZH or HEMI 5.7 engine has been produced at the factory in Mexico since 2008 and installed in popular company models such as Challenger, Charger, and Grand Cherokee. This engine belongs to the modernized series equipped with the Variable Cam Timing (VCT) system. The HEMI series also includes engines: EZA, EZB, ESF, and ESG.
The 1.5-liter Ford M8MA or Kuga 2 1.5 EcoBoost engine was produced from 2014 to 2019 and only installed in the second generation of the Kuga crossover with a manual transmission. A similar power unit is found in the Galaxy and S-Max minivans, but under the designation UNCI. The 1.5 EcoBoost engine lineup also includes the following engines: M8DA, M9DA, and M9MA.