BMW M54

The BMW M54 is a naturally aspirated straight-6 petrol engine which

was produced from 2000 to 2006. It was released in the E53 X5[1] and
BMW M54 engine
is the replacement for the M52.

The BMW S54 is the equivalent high performance engine, which was
used in the E46 M3, the Z3 M Coupé/Roadster and the E85 Z4 M. The
BMW M56 SULEV engine is based on the M54.

In 2002 and 2003, the M54 topped the Ward's 10 Best Engines.

The M54 began to be phased out following the introduction of the N52
in 2004.
Overview
Production 2000–2006
Contents Layout
Design Configuration Straight-6
Models Block material Aluminium
M54B22
Head material Aluminium
M54B25
M54B30 Valvetrain DOHC w/ VVT
S54 Combustion
S54B32
Fuel type Petrol
S54B32HP
Chronology
See also
References Predecessor BMW M52
Successor BMW N52

Design
Compared with the final versions of its M52 predecessor (called M52TU), the M54 has a non-return fuel system, a fully
electronic throttle[1] (without mechanical backup), an electronically controlled thermostat,[2] Siemens MS 43 engine
management,[3] a revised intake manifold[4] and the North American engines no longer use an iron block. The displacement of
the largest variant increased from 2.8 L to 3.0 L (2,979 cc), due to an increase in stroke to 89.6 mm (3.53 in).

As per the M52TU, the M54 uses an aluminium block and aluminium cylinder head with cast iron cylinder liners. The redline
remains at 6,500 rpm. Variable valve timing is fitted to both camshafts[5] (called dual VANOS by BMW) and a dual length intake
manifold (called "DISA" by BMW) is used.

There was no "technical update" (TU) version of the M54 produced, therefore the engine specifications remained the same
throughout its 7 year production run.

Models
 Engine Displacement Power Torque Years
125 kW (168 hp) 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft)
M54B22 2,171 cc (132.5 cu in) 2000–2006
at 6,100 rpm at 3,500 rpm
141 kW (189 hp) 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft)
M54B25 2,494 cc (152.2 cu in) 2000–2006
at 6,000 rpm at 3,500 rpm
170 kW (228 hp) 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft)
M54B30 2,979 cc (181.8 cu in) 2000–2006
at 5,900 rpm at 3,500 rpm
256 kW (343 hp) 365 N⋅m (269 lb⋅ft)
S54B32 3,246 cc (198.1 cu in) 2000–2008
at 7,900 rpm at 4,900 rpm

M54B22
The 2,171 cc (132.5 cu in) M54B22 produces 125 kW (168 hp) at 6,100 rpm and 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm.[6] Bore is
80 mm (3.1 in), stroke is 72 mm (2.8 in) and the compression ratio is 10.8:1.

Applications

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
The 2,494 cc (152.2 cu in) M54B25 produces 141 kW (189 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm.[6] Bore is
84 mm (3.3 in), stroke is 75 mm (3.0 in) and the compression ratio is 10.5:1.

Applications

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
The 2,979 cc (181.8 cu in) M54B30 is the largest M54 variant and produces 170 kW (228 hp) at 5,900 rpm and 300 N⋅m
(221 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm.[6] Bore is 84 mm (3.3 in), stroke is 89.6 mm (3.5 in) and the compression ratio is 10.2:1.[7]

In the United States and Canada, a "ZHP" version of the M54B30 used different camshafts and reprogrammed engine
management to develop 175 kW (235 hp) at 5,900 rpm and 301 N⋅m (222 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm and have a slightly higher redline of
6,800 rpm (although the Canadian cars still show the limiter at 6,500 rpm on the tachometer).[8][9]

The M54B30 was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list through 2001-2003.[10]

Applications
 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

S54
The S54 was marketed as the high performance equivalent to the M54,
however it is actually more an evolution of the BMW S50 and shares
BMW S54 engine
few parts with the M54.[11] As per the S50, the engine block is made
of cast iron (unlike the aluminium engine block used by the M54).[12]
Redline is 8,000 rpm.

Compared with the S50, the S54 features:[11][13][14]

Bore increased to 87 mm (3.43 in), resulting in a

displacement of 3,246 cc (198.1 cu in)
Revised camshafts with variable valve timing (called
"VANOS" by BMW) now also used on the exhaust camshaft
Finger follower valve actuation instead of bucket-style
tappets.
Compression ratio increased from 11.3:1 to 11.5:1 Overview
Siemens MSS 54 Engine control unit
Production 2000–2008
Electronic throttle control
Scavenging oil pump (to avoid oil starvation during Layout
cornering; this was also present on the S50B30 of the E36
Configuration straight-6
M3 GT and the S50B32, but not the regular S50B30)
There is no direct successor to the S54, since the following generation
Block material Cast iron
of M3 is powered by the BMW S65 V8 engine. Head material Aluminium
Valvetrain DOHC w/ VVT

S54B32 Chronology

Variations in power and torque outputs are often due to country- Predecessor BMW S50
specific emissions regulations, or space constraints of a chassis Successor None
affecting the layout of the intake/exhaust system.

Applications

2000–2006 E46 M3 — produces 252 kW (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 M Roadster, E36/8 M Coupe — produces 239 kW (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 256 kW (343 hp) and 365 N⋅m (269 lb⋅ft).[15]
2006–2008 E85 Z4 M Roadster, E86 M Coupe — produces 252 kW (338 hp) and 365 N⋅m (269 lb⋅ft). Models for
the United States and Canada produce 246 kW (330 hp) and 355 N⋅m (262 lb⋅ft).

S54B32HP
An upgraded version of the S54 engine was used in the E46 M3 CSL. This
engine is designated S54B32HP and the changes include a revised intake made
from carbon fiber, revised camshafts, a MAP sensor (instead of the MAF sensor
used in the regular S54),[3] a lightweight exhaust manifold with a straighter air
path (which later become standard on the regular S54) and a straightened intake
manifold.[16]

Applications
S54B32HP engine in BMW-Museum,
2003 E46 M3 CSL 265 kW (355 bhp), 370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft) Munich.

See also
List of BMW engines

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