Every BMW enthusiast has an opinion on the brand’s greatest engine. Some argue for the S85 and its V10 theatrics. Others swear by the bulletproof charm of an M30, or the modern perfection of the…
When the E46 3 Series first arrived, its four-cylinder petrol engines relied on the aging M43—a simple, eight-valve design that left the 316i and 318i feeling underpowered compared to the six-cylinder models. That changed in…
Since launching in 2015, BMW’s B58 inline-six has become a true backbone for the brand—and beyond. Across 41 distinct model applications, it has powered everything from the 3 Series to the 7 Series, and even…
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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:…
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…
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…
At a time when many performance brands are reconfiguring their powertrains to meet stricter emissions regulations, BMW M is taking a different path. According to a recent Autocar interview with M division boss Frank van…
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…
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