The engine appeared on the market in the 1994 year. The cylinder capacity was 2.8 liters (2793 cu. Cm).
This is a square engine, since the diameter of the cylinder and piston stroke had the same amount to 84 mm, and form the so-called square engine.
Its power is 190 hp at 5300 rpm and torque of 280 Nm at 3950 rpm.
The engine was based on the 2.5-liter version and in 1999 recognized as the best engine in the United States.
M52B28 Specs
| Manufacturer | Munich Plant |
| Also called | BMW M52 |
| Production | 1995-2001 |
| Cylinder block alloy | Nikasil-coated aluminum |
| Configuration | Straight-6 |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 4 valves per cylinder |
| Piston stroke, mm (inch) | 84 (3.3) |
| Cylinder bore, mm (inch) | 84 (3.3) |
| Compression ratio | 10.2 |
| Displacement | 2793 cc (170.4 cu in) |
| Power output | 142 kW (193 HP) at 5,300 rpm 142 kW (193 HP) at 5,500 rpm (TU) |
| Torque output | 280 Nm (210 lb·ft) at 3,950 rpm 280 Nm (210 lb·ft) at 3,500 rpm (TU) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| HP per liter | 69.1 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| ECU | Siemens MS41.0 Siemens MS42.0 (TU) |
| Weight, kg (lbs) | ~170 (375) ~180 (397) |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (mpg) -City -Highway -Combined |
for E36 328i 11.6 (18.1) 7.0 (35.1) 8.5 (26.1) |
| Turbocharger | Naturally aspirated |
| Oil consumption, L/1000 km (qt. per miles) |
up to 1.0 (1 qt. per 750 miles) |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 |
| Engine Oil Capacity, L (qt.) | 6.5 (6.9) |
| Oil change interval, km (miles) | 7,000-10,000 (4,500-6,000) |
| Normal engine operating temperature, °C (F) | ~95 (203) |
| Engine lifespan, km (miles) -Official information -Real |
– ~250 (155) |
| Tuning, HP -Max HP -No life span loss |
500+ – |
What Cars Have A BMW M52B28?
- 1995-2000 BMW 328i (E36)
- 1995-1999 BMW 528i (E39)
- 1995-1999 BMW 728i/728iL (E38)
- 1997-1999 BMW E36 / 7 Z3 2.8
The updated model of the B28 engine with the VANOS system.
For the first time, the M52TUB28 engine made its debut in the 1999 year as a modernized version of the engine M52B28. It got a double change VANOS valve timing system. Installation of the VANOS allowed shifting the peak torque at 450 rpm down.
The engine output was 190 hp at 5500 rpm and torque of 280 Nm at 3500 rpm.
What Cars Have A BMW M52TUB28?
- 1998-2000 BMW 328i (E46)
- 1997-2001 BMW E36/7/8 Z3 2.8
- 1998-2001 BMW 528i (E39)
- 1998-2001 BMW 728i (E38)
Preparation And Control Of Fuel Supply
- throttle to the motor/controller idling;
- compact air mass meter (HFM, type B);
- valve injectors with oblique injection;
- the function of diagnostic of leakage of fuel from the fuel tank (US).
Power in all upgraded engines remained unchanged.
Maximum torque has been achieved at lower engine speeds than at the previous models.
In general, increased torque at low rpm.
The parameters set at the factory can be changed at a service station, if necessary in the range from about 650 / min to 800 rev/min.
BMW M52B28 Engine Oil Capacity
The BMW M52B28 engine requires 6.9 quarts of 0W-30 oil with a filter replacement.
BMW M52B28 Engine Problems And Reliability
All problems are the same for every engine from the BMW M52 engine series. You can read about them here.
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