Mercedes is in talks with BMW to source four-cylinder engines from 2027. The deal could reshape both brands, secure BMW’s Steyr plant, and mark a major shift in Mercedes’ engine strategy.
Explore the BMW S50 engine—specs, common reliability issues, and tuning potential for the high-revving M3 straight-six from the 1990s.
BMW M boss Frank van Meel confirms the inline-six and V8 engines will meet Euro 7 rules with no performance loss—no four-cylinder M5 on the horizon.
BMW says combustion engines are far from dead and will help fund its electric future—diesel included, with HVO100 biofuel in the mix.
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BMW E46, Audi A4, and Mercedes C180 face off in a wild Carwow stress test. Fires, failures, and a surprise winner—who holds up best?
Explore the pros, cons, reliability, and tuning potential of BMW’s N20 engine in this essential maintenance and buyer’s guide.
Discover the BMW M50 engine’s legendary reliability, tuning potential, and engineering that set the standard for modern inline-six performance.
Explore the BMW S62B50, the legendary V8 from the E39 M5 and Z8. Learn about its reliability, efficiency, tuning potential, and iconic 7,000 RPM roar.
Discover the BMW B57 diesel engine’s impressive reliability, fuel efficiency, and powerful tuning potential in this comprehensive guide.
The BMW S65 V8 in the E9X M3 is a high-revving masterpiece—but is it reliable? Learn about its common issues, tuning potential, and maintenance costs.
A BMW board member says the transition to EVs will be a rollercoaster ride, which is why spending funds on new engines is a necessity.
