BMW automotive engine families listed as M54, S54. Specifications below retain the source's separate family and variant labels.
Family specifications
BMW M54 engine
| Field | Reported value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2000–2006 |
| Configuration | Straight-6 |
| Displacement | 2,171 cc (132 cu in ) 2,494 cc (152 cu in ) 2,979 cc (182 cu in ) |
| Cylinder bore | 80 mm (3.1 in) 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Piston stroke | 72 mm (2.8 in) 75 mm (3.0 in) 89.6 mm (3.53 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminium |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | DOHC w/ Dual VVT |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Predecessor | BMW M52TÜ |
| Successor | BMW N52 |
BMW S54 engine
| Field | Reported value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2000–2011 |
| Configuration | straight-6 |
| Displacement | 3.2 L (3,246 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Piston stroke | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Cast iron |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | DOHC w/ VVT |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Predecessor | BMW S50 |
| Successor | BMW S65 (M3 lineage) BMW S55 (Straight-six lineage) |
Variant specifications
Versions
| Version | Displacement | Power | Torque | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M54B22 | 2.2 L (2,171 cc) | 125 kW (168 hp) at 6,100 rpm | 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm | 2000–2006 |
| M54B25 | 2.5 L (2,494 cc) | 141 kW (189 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm | 2000–2006 |
| M54B30 | 3.0 L (2,979 cc) | 170 kW (228 hp) at 5,900 rpm | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm | 2000–2006 |
| S54B32 | 3.2 L (3,246 cc) | 252 kW (338 hp) at 7,900 rpm | 365 N⋅m (269 lb⋅ft) at 4,900 rpm | 2000–2008 |
Recorded vehicle applications
M54B22
- 2000–2006 E46 320i, 320Ci
- 2000–2003 E39 520i
- 2000–2002 E36/7 Z3 2.2i
- 2003–2005 E85 Z4 2.2i
- 2003–2005 E60/E61 520i
M54B25
- 2000–2002 E36/7 Z3 2.5i
- 2000–2006 E46 325i, 325xi, 325Ci
- 2000–2004 E46/5 325ti
- 2000–2004 E39 525i
- 2003–2005 E60/E61 525i, 525xi
- 2003–2006 E83 X3 2.5i
- 2002–2005 E85 Z4 2.5i
M54B30
- 2000–2006 E46 330i, 330xi, 330Ci
- 2000–2004 E39 530i
- 2000–2002 E36/7 Z3 3.0i
- 2003–2005 E60 530i
- 2002–2005 E85 Z4 3.0i
- 2003–2006 E83 X3 3.0i
- 2000–2006 E53 X5 3.0i
- 2002–2005 E65/E66 730i, 730Li
- 2000–2002 Wiesmann MF 30
S54B32
- 2000–2006 E46 M3 — produces 252 kW (343 PS; 338 hp) at 7,900 rpm and 365 N⋅m (269 lb⋅ft) at 4,900 rpm. Models for the United States and Canada produce 248 kW (333 hp) and 355 N⋅m (262 lb⋅ft).
- 2000–2002 E36/7 Z3 M Roadster , E36/8 M Coupé — produces 239 kW (325 PS; 321 hp) and 354 N⋅m (261 lb⋅ft). Models for the United States and Canada produce 235 kW (315 hp) and 341 N⋅m (252 lb⋅ft).
- 2002–2011 Wiesmann MF 3 Roadster — produces 252 kW (343 PS; 338 hp) and 365 N⋅m (269 lb⋅ft).
- 2006–2008 E85 Z4 M Roadster , E86 Z4 M Coupé — produces 252 kW (343 PS; 338 hp) and 365 N⋅m (269 lb⋅ft) - Engine code 326S4. Models for the United States and Canada produce 246 kW (330 hp) and 355 N⋅m (262 lb⋅ft). The Z4 M's engine uses a Siemens MSS70 control unit.
S54B32HP
- 2003 E46 M3 CSL 265 kW (360 hp), 370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft)
- 2009 Wiesmann MF 3 Roadster "20th Anniversary Edition" — produces 265 kW (360 hp), 370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft)
BMW automotive engine directory
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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 M54. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1380777864; accessed 2026-11-10.