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BMW engines in Mercedes cars? It sounds unlikely, but reports of a potential BMW–Mercedes alliance suggest that’s exactly what could happen later this decade. The deal — still far from finalized — would see Mercedes…
Steven Paul / August 28, 2025
BMW Engines
The BMW B47 is a turbocharged inline-four diesel engine that debuted in 2014 as part of BMW’s modular B-series engine family, replacing the N47. It’s a versatile unit found in a wide range of models:…
Horatiu Boeriu / August 21, 2025
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Mercedes-Benz and BMW have spent decades as rivals. But now, talks between the two automakers suggest that Mercedes could soon buy four-cylinder engines from BMW, according to a report by Manager Magazin and unconfirmed by…
Horatiu Boeriu / August 21, 2025
BMW Engines
The BMW S50 is one of the most legendary straight-six engines to come from BMW M. Produced in the 1990s, it powered the E36 M3 in Europe and other markets, delivering a mix of high-revving…
Horatiu Boeriu / August 9, 2025
BMW Engines
BMW M’s Inline-Six and V8 Engines to Survive Euro 7
by Horatiu Boeriu / Date: July 21, 2025
BMW Engines
In an industry sprinting toward electrified vehicles, BMW is taking a cautious approach. While rivals scramble to reshape their entire product lineups to balance out EVs and ICE models, BMW is doubling down on their…
Horatiu Boeriu / June 27, 2025
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Pitting BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz against one another is basically tradition. And when it comes to reliability, each brand has had its ups and downs. Today, Carwow takes a break from drag races and car…
Steven Paul / June 24, 2025
BMW Engines
When BMW introduced the N20 engine in 2011, it marked a significant pivot in the brand’s approach to powertrain design. Downsizing from naturally aspirated six-cylinders to a turbocharged four-cylinder, the N20 was BMW’s answer to…
Horatiu Boeriu / June 8, 2025
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When BMW introduced the M50 engine in 1990, it marked the beginning of a new chapter for the brand’s straight-six legacy. Replacing the M20, the M50 was the first BMW inline-six to feature a dual…
Horatiu Boeriu / May 3, 2025
BMW Engines
The BMW S62 engine (full model code S62B50) represents a high-water mark in BMW’s naturally aspirated engine lineage. As the high-performance variant of the M62, it was exclusively fitted to the iconic E39 M5 and…
Horatiu Boeriu / April 15, 2025
BMW Engines
The BMW B57 engine is one of the Bavarian automaker’s most acclaimed diesel powerplants, celebrated for its robust performance, impressive efficiency, and excellent reliability. Since its debut in 2015, this 3.0-liter inline-six turbodiesel has powered…
Horatiu Boeriu / March 28, 2025