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BMW automotive engine families listed as M41. Specifications below retain the source's separate family and variant labels.
Family specifications
BMW M41 engine
FieldReported valueManufacturerBMWProduction1994–2000ConfigurationStraight-4Displacement1,665 cc (101.6 cu in)Cylinder bore80 mm (3.15 in)Piston stroke82.8 mm (3.26 in)Max. engine speed4,800Fuel systemIndirect injectionFuel typeDiesel fuel ( DIN EN 590 )Cooling systemWater-cooledPower output66 kW (89 hp)Torque output190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft )PredecessorBMW M51SuccessorBMW M47
Variant specifications
M41D17
EnginePowerTorqueYearM41D1766 kW (89 hp) at 4,400 rpm190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm1994-2000
BMW automotive engine directory
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.
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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.
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Additional recorded applications
Source version or ratingVehicle application as recordedM41D171994-2000 E36 318tds
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Revision 3: BMW M41 engines
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 |
BMW automotive engine directory
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.
Further Wikipedia-sourced details
The following additional information is drawn from the cited Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. An open-ended date reflects the source snapshot, not confirmed current production or fitment.
Additional recorded applications
| Source version or rating | Vehicle application as recorded |
|---|
| M41D17 | 1994-2000 E36 318tds |
Revision 3: BMW M41 engines
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 |
BMW automotive engine directory
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.
Further Wikipedia-sourced details
The following additional information is drawn from the cited Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. An open-ended date reflects the source snapshot, not confirmed current production or fitment.
Additional recorded applications
| Source version or rating | Vehicle application as recorded |
|---|
| M41D17 | 1994-2000 E36 318tds |