The BMW M50 petrol engine series with a capacity of 2.0 and 2.5 liters was produced from 1990 to 1996 and installed in two models of the German company: the 3-Series with the E36 body or the 5-Series with the E34 body. Only a special version with a capacity of 2.4 liters, labeled as M50B24TU, was available on the Asian market. The inline-six engine lineup includes: M20, M30, M52, M54, N52, N53, N54, N55, and B58.
| Exact capacity | 1991 cm³ |
| Power system | injector |
| Engine power | 150 HP |
| Torque | 190 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 80 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 66 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| 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 1 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 400 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 1991 cm³ |
| Power system | injector |
| Engine power | 150 HP |
| Torque | 190 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 80 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 66 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | single VANOS |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 5.75 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 350 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 2494 cm³ |
| Power system | injector |
| Engine power | 192 HP |
| Torque | 245 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 84 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 75 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| 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 1 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 400 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 2494 cm³ |
| Power system | injector |
| Engine power | 192 HP |
| Torque | 245 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 84 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 75 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | single VANOS |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 5.75 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 350 000 HP |
| City | 12.1 litry |
| Route | 6.8 litry |
| Mixed | 9.0 litry |
The weight of the M50 engine according to the catalog is 198 kg. The engine number of the M50 is located at the junction of the block and the oil pan. Most of the engine problems are related to various leaks in gaskets and seals. The reason for fluctuating idle speed is either throttle or idle control valve contamination. Engine misfires can occur due to faulty spark plugs, ignition coils, or clogged injectors. The variable valve timing system Vanos has relatively low reliability. Additionally, this unit is sensitive to overheating, so please monitor the condition of the cooling system.
| 3-Series E36 | 1990 - 1995 |
| 5-Series E34 | 1990 - 1996 |
The BMW B48 2.0-liter petrol engine series has been produced by the company since 2014 and is practically installed in all modern models of the German automotive conglomerate. There are two versions of this engine: B48A20 - for front-wheel drive cars and B48B20 - for rear-wheel drive cars. The R4 series includes: M10, M40, M43, N42, N43, N45, N46, N13 and N20.
The BMW M50 petrol engine series with a capacity of 2.0 and 2.5 liters was produced from 1990 to 1996 and installed in two models of the German company: the 3-Series with the E36 body or the 5-Series with the E34 body. Only a special version with a capacity of 2.4 liters, labeled as M50B24TU, was available on the Asian market. The inline-six engine lineup includes: M20, M30, M52, M54, N52, N53, N54, N55, and B58.
The 3.0-liter turbocharged engine BMW N55 was produced by the German company from 2009 to 2018 and was practically installed in all major models of the company, including the X-series crossovers. Alpina created several especially powerful power units based on this engine. The inline-6 lineup includes: M20, M30, M50, M52, M54, N52, N53, N54, and B58.
The BMW B58 engine series, with a capacity of 3.0 liters and six cylinders, has been assembled in Munich since 2015 and used in the sporty versions of rear-wheel drive models by the German company. There are two generations of these engines, as well as the S58 line of sport units based on them. The R6 line includes: M20, M30, M50, M52, M54, N52, N53, N54, and N55.
The 6.0-liter diesel engine Audi CCGA or V12 TDI was produced only from 2008 to 2012 and installed only in the sport versions of the popular first-generation Q7 crossover. This powertrain is the most powerful diesel engine used in passenger cars. The EA898 series also includes: - AKF, - ASE, - BTR, and - CKDA.
The 1.6-liter engine Opel A16XHT or LVP has been produced since 2013 at the company's Hungarian factory and is installed in advanced versions of popular models such as Insignia and Astra. This power unit has a more efficient Performance Turbo version with the index A16SHT. The A10 series includes: A12XER, A14XER, A14NET, A16XER, A16LET, and A18XER.