BMW M54 engine: specs and known issues
The BMW M54 is a naturally aspirated inline-six petrol engine with a 2.2-, 2.5- and 3.0-liter displacement, produced 2000–2006, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.
Specs and history from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)
M54 at a glance
| Production | 2000–2006 | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Straight-6 | [1] |
| Displacement | 2171 cc (132.5 cu in) / 2494 cc (152.2 cu in) / 2979 cc (181.8 cu in) | [1] |
| Fuel type | Petrol | [1] |
| Valvetrain | DOHC w/ Dual VVT | [1] |
| Block | Aluminium | [1] |
| Cylinder head | Aluminium | [1] |
Cars with the M54
Cars and chassis codes named in Wikipedia's article on this engine. It can include related or successor models, so treat it as a lead and check your exact car. Open a linked model to see its repair costs.
- 3 Series 320i, 320Ci (E46)
- 5 Series 520i, 525i, 530i (E39)
- Z3 2.2i (E36/7)
- Z4 2.2i (E85)
- 5 Series 520i (E60/E61)
- Z3 2.5i (E36/7)
- 3 Series 325i, 325xi, 325Ci (E46)
- 3 Series 325ti (E46/5)
- 5 Series 525i, 525xi (E60/E61)
- X3 2.5i (E83)
- Z4 2.5i (E85)
- 3 Series 330i, 330xi, 330Ci (E46)
- Z3 3.0i (E36/7)
- 5 Series 530i (E60)
Model pages for the M54
Chassis pages whose cars, per Wikipedia, used this engine.
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- Predecessor: BMW M52TÜ
- Successor: BMW N52
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Common questions
When was the BMW M54 engine produced?
2000–2006, per Wikipedia.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW M54 (revision 1380777864, read 2026-10-23)
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