BMW automotive engine families listed as M41. Specifications below retain the source's separate family and variant labels.
Family specifications
BMW M41 engine
| Field | Reported value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 1994–2000 |
| Configuration | Straight-4 |
| Displacement | 1,665 cc (101.6 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 80 mm (3.15 in) |
| Piston stroke | 82.8 mm (3.26 in) |
| Max. engine speed | 4,800 |
| Fuel system | Indirect injection |
| Fuel type | Diesel fuel ( DIN EN 590 ) |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Power output | 66 kW (89 hp) |
| Torque output | 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft ) |
| Predecessor | BMW M51 |
| Successor | BMW M47 |
Variant specifications
M41D17
| Engine | Power | Torque | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| M41D17 | 66 kW (89 hp) at 4,400 rpm | 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm | 1994-2000 |
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Design, development and variant notes
The M41 is BMW's first four-cylinder diesel. It is a turbocharged indirect-injection design derived from the six-cylinder M51; Wikipedia says the two share many components.
It was offered in E36 318tds body styles. Confirm the exact model and market before using application or consumption figures.
Data adapted from the cited Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0. Production dates and fitments reflect that revision; verify the exact engine code, market and vehicle before applying a specification.
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 M41. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1347952108; accessed 2026-11-10.