The 1.7-liter diesel engine BMW M41 or M41D17 was produced from 1994 to 2000 and installed only in one model: the E36 3 Series, but in all its numerous body versions. This power unit has 86% common parts with the popular 6-cylinder diesel M51. The lineup of four-cylinder engines also includes: M47, N47, and B47.
| Exact capacity | 1665 cm³ |
| Power system | forklift chambers |
| Engine power | 90 HP |
| Torque | 190 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder diameter | 80 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 82.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 22 |
| Engine features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | tak |
| What oils to use | 5.0 liters 5W-40 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 1/2 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 300 000 HP |
| City | 8.8 litry |
| Route | 5.2 litry |
| Mixed | 6.5 litry |
The weight of the M41 engine according to the catalog is 170 kg. The engine number M41 is located at the junction of the block and the oil pan. This diesel engine is prone to overheating, which can cause cracks in the cylinder head. The turbocharger has a relatively short lifespan, usually experiencing oil leaks after 150,000 km. Fluctuating RPMs and difficulty starting when hot are signs that the fuel injection pump may need repair soon. The EGR valve tends to get clogged quickly, resulting in significant engine performance loss. The timing chain mechanism may require replacement before reaching 200,000 km.
| 3-Series E36 | 1994 - 2000 |
| 3-Series Compact E46 | 1995 - 2000 |
2.0-liter diesel engine BMW M47, and later M47TU, was produced from 1998 to 2007 and installed in the most popular models of the company, such as 1-Series, 3-Series, 5-Series, and X3. There was also a version of this engine with the index M47R for Rover and Land Rover cars. Other four-cylinder engine options include: M41, N47, and B47.
The 6-cylinder diesel engines BMW N57 were produced in Germany from 2008 to 2020 and practically installed in all models of its era with a longitudinal engine layout. There are different versions of these engines: with single, double, and triple turbocharging. The following engines also belong to the R6 series: M21, M51, M57 and N57.
The 6-cylinder BMW B57 diesel engines with a capacity of 3.0 liters have been produced since 2015 and are installed in the most popular models powered by rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive by the German company. There are three variants of these power units: with one, two or four turbochargers. The range of R6 engines also includes units: M21, M51, M57, and N57.
The BMW M67 high-performance diesel engine series, with capacities of 3.9 and 4.4 liters, was produced from 1999 to 2008 and only installed in two models of the 7 series: the facelifted E38 and the E65 body. This power unit is the only V8 diesel engine in the company. Currently, there is only one family of engines in the V8 line.
The 3.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine BMV N54 was produced by the company from 2006 to 2016 and installed in many popular models: 1-Series, 3-Series, 5-Series, 7-Series, and X6. This engine was actively used by Alpina to create their super powerful drivetrains. The inline-six engine lineup includes: M20, M30, M50, M52, M54, N52, N53, N55, and B58.
The 1.6-liter Ford SIDA engine, also known as the 1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT with a power of 115 HP, was produced from 2007 to 2011 and installed only in the second-generation Focus model after the facelift. This engine differs from the similar HXDA engine only in the open cooling cover. The Duratec Ti-VCT series also includes: UEJB, IQDB, HXDA, PNBA, PNDA, and XTDA.