E46 engines numbers and codes.

[Neel]

Here is some information i put together courtesy of the internet....


Model Engine Production Volume Type Power Torque cm³ kW(PS) Nm(ft·lbf)

• 316i M43TUB19 1998-2001 1895 I4,16v 77 (105) 165 (122)
  
• 316i/ti N42B18 2001-2004 1796 I4,16v 85 (115)175 (129)
  N46B18 2004-2005
  
• 318i M43TUB19 1998-2001 1895 I4,16v 87 (118)180 (133)
  
• 318i/Ci/ti N42B20 2002-2003 1995 I4,16v 105 (143)200(147)
• 318Ci N46B20 2004-2007 110 (150)
  
• 320i M52TUB20 1998-2000 1991 I6,24v 110 (150)190 (140)
• 320i/Ci M52B22/ 2001-2007 2171 I6,24v 125 (170)210(155)
  M54B22
  
• 323i/Ci M52TUB25 1998-2000 2494 I6,24v 125 (170) 245 (181)
  
• 325i/xi/Ci/ti M54B25 2001-2007 2494 I6,24v 141 (192) 245 (181)
  
• 328i/Ci M52TUB28 1998-2000 2793 I6,24v 141 (192) 275 (203)
• 330i/xi/Ci M54B30 2001-2007 2979 I6,24v 170 (231) 300 (221)
  
• M3 S54B32 2001-2007 3246 I6,24v 252 (343) 355 (262)
• M3 CSL 2003-2004 265 (360) 370 (274)

[vercingetorix7]

The (PS) rating is probably completely confusing to lots of folks. PS is a German horsepower rating that is not SAE but close. PS is an abreviation for pfaderstarke. To any more knowledgeable folks who may know the precise spelling, thanks in advance for any correction or insight you might offer.

Neel, I enjoyed your post. The M54B30 is new for me in that I just bought a 2001 330CI. With a 231 PS rating ( 225 SAE), she pulls to 100 MPH nicely.

[M52TUB28]

i have a quick question for you, hopefully you know the answer. i own a 2000 328i (as you can assume) and my 328 has the full M package, the seller told me that instead of the 193hp it actually has 225 because of the M on the engine. i didnt believe him at the time but i was just wondering is this true?

[M52TUB28]

and actually to add to that, anyone know what the best performance chip for my BMW, one that puts out the best hp? its a 2000 328i (4door). thanks!

[iammojo]

help! I just bought a 2002 330i. I am tring to find out if it is the zhp package. It still has the window sticker in the glove box from when it was new, on the sticker it says it has the performance package, the car has the M d-spoke wheels, body kit and so on. Is there a code somewhere that will tell me what motor I have?