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What engine does my BMW E46 have?

The BMW E46 is the fourth generation of the BMW 3 Series range of compact executive cars, which was produced from 1997 to 2006….

BMW 3 Series (E46)
Powertrain
Engine Petrol: 1.6–2.0 L M43/N42/N46 I4 2.0–3.2 L M52/M54/S54 I6 Diesel: 2.0 L M47 I4 2.9–3.0 L M57 I6

Which BMW engine do I have?

Search for the VIN of your BMW. BMWs list the VIN on the left side of the dash looking in through the windshield or in the right inner fender. The fourth through eighth number in the VIN indicate features including the engine type.

How do I identify an E46 engine?

The engine itself, has a serial number, stamped on the engine block, on the left side. Its like a Part number, but is unique for each engine.

Is the M54 a good engine?

The M54 engine is a naturally aspirated inline-6 that was primarily featured in the 2000-2006 E46 3-series, in addition to the Z3/Z4 and X3/X5 models of the time. They are known to be overall great performers, reliable, and tons of fun.

Is the BMW E46 reliable?

Many consider the E46 to be one of the best-handling cars BMW ever made. And because so many were made, it’s not terribly difficult to find one. Although the E46’s M54 engine suffers the same VANOS and water pump problems as the N52, BMW Tuning reports overall, it’s still a reliable powerplant.

How long do BMW E46 last?

If properly maintained, you can probably expect to get about 100,000 miles out of the typical E46 before major repairs start to become an issue. This is true of nearly all cars, however. Once you hit the 100k area, you’ll need to replace things like water pumps, clutches, hoses, batteries and so forth.

Who makes engines for BMW?

Force Motors
In 2015, BMW assigned Force Motors to produce and test the engines for all cars and SUVs to be made in India. Force Motors set up a dedicated state of the art facility in Chennai close to the BMW factory to produce and supply engines for their 3, 5, 7, GT series cars and X1, X3, X5 series SUVs made in India.

How do I know if my BMW has N47 engine?

The easiest way to tell are as follows:

  1. Exhaust pipe – Cars with the oval shaped exhaust pipe have the N47 engine and DPF fitted.
  2. Start/stop – Cars fitted with the N47 engine also have Efficient Dynamics which means the engine will cut out automatically to save fuel when stationery in traffic and car is put in neutral.

How long does E46 engine last?

If properly maintained, you can probably expect to get about 100,000 miles out of the typical E46 before major repairs start to become an issue.

Is BMW E90 better than E46?

For example, the E46 330i ZHP offers better performance than the E90 325i. That said, in general the E90 wins the performance aspect. Model for model, the E90 offers more power, torque, and quicker acceleration compared to the E46. The E90 transmissions are also better and slightly faster at shifting.