BMW automotive engine families listed as M44. Specifications below retain the source's separate family and variant labels.
Family specifications
BMW M44 engine
| Field | Reported value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1996–2000 |
| Configuration | Inline-4 |
| Displacement | 1.9 L (1,895 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 85 mm (3.35 in) |
| Piston stroke | 83.5 mm (3.29 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Cast iron |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | DOHC , 16V |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Predecessor | BMW M42 |
| Successor | BMW N42 |
Variant specifications
Versions
| Version | Displacement | Power | Torque | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M44B19 | 1,895 cc (115.6 cu in) | 103 kW (138 bhp) at 6,000 rpm | 180 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) at 4,300 rpm | 1996–2000 |
Recorded vehicle applications
M44B19
- 1996-2000 E36 318i (North America only), 318is and 318ti
- 1996-1999 Z3 1.9
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Design, development and variant notes
The M44 enlarged the M42's displacement to 1.9 litres and introduced roller valve actuation, a hot-wire air-flow meter and a cast crankshaft. It retained an iron block, aluminium head and DISA variable-length intake.
Wikipedia lists Bosch Motronic 5.2 and a 10.0:1 compression ratio for M44B19, and notes that the plastic cooling outlet can leak as it ages.
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Sources
Curated reference notes. Applicability follows the cited sources; hardware testing by this wiki is not implied.
- Wikipedia: List of BMW engines. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1382309748; accessed 2026-11-10.
- Wikipedia: BMW M44. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1380711068; accessed 2026-11-10.