BMW N52

BMW N52 engine
Overview
Manufacturer BMW
Production 2004–2015
Layout
Configuration Straight-6
Valvetrain DOHC
Chronology
Predecessor BMW M54
Successor BMW N53

The BMW N52 is a naturally aspirated straight-6 petrol engine which was produced from 2004-2015. The N52 replaced the M54 and debuted on the E90 330i and E63 630i.

The N52 was the first water-cooled engine to use magnesium in the engine block.[1] It was also listed as one of Ward's 10 Best Engines in 2006 and 2007.[2][3][4]

In European markets, the N52 began to be phased out following the release of the N53 in 2007. However, in markets such as the United States, Canada, Australia and Malaysia, the N53 was deemed unsuitable due to the high levels of sulfur in the fuel.[5] Therefore, the N52 remained in production until it was replaced by the N20 turbocharged 4-cylinder engine in 2015.[6]

There is no M version of the N52.

Design

Rear of N52, with Valvetronic visible

Compared with its M54 predecessor, the N52 features variable valve lift (called Valvetronic by BMW),[7] a lighter block due to the use of a magnesium alloy[8] and an electric water pump[9] and a variable oil pump.[10]

Like the M54, the N52 uses an electronic throttle control and variable valve timing on both camshafts (called dual VANOS by BMW). Higher output versions of the N52 use a three-stage variable length intake manifold (called "DISA" by BMW).[11][12]

The N52 engine block is made from a combination of magnesium and aluminum.[13] Magnesium is lighter than aluminium, however it has a greater risk of corrosion from water and may creep under load at high temperatures. Thus, magnesium in its pure form or as a conventional alloy is not suited for permanently conveying high loads and forces of the kind typically encountered in central components of the engine. Therefore, BMW combined the N52 block to use magnesium alloy for the crankcase shell, with an aluminum “inner block” to complement the magnesium disadvantages.[10][14] The cylinder liners are made of Alusil.[15]

Models

N52 shown from the intake side
Front of the N52
Front of the N52, with VANOS units visible
Exhaust side of the N52
Cutaway view of the N52 intake side, showing the cylinders
EngineDisplacementPowerTorqueYears
N52B252,497 cc (152.4 cu in)130 kW (174 hp)
@ 5800 rpm		230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft)
@ 3500-5000 rpm		2005-2008
150 kW (201 hp)
@ 6400 rpm		250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft)
@ 2750 rpm		2007-2011
160 kW (215 hp)
@ 6500 rpm		250 N⋅m (180 lb⋅ft)
@ 2750-4250 rpm		2005-2011
N52B302,996 cc (183 cu in)160 kW (215 hp)
@ 6100 rpm		270 N⋅m (200 lb⋅ft)
@ 2500-4250 rpm		2006-2010
280 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft)
@ 2500-3500 rpm		2010-2011
180 kW (241 hp)
@ 6500 rpm		310 N⋅m (230 lb⋅ft)
@ 2750 rpm		2008-2011
190 kW (255 hp)
@ 6600 rpm		300 N⋅m (220 lb⋅ft)
@ 2500-4000 rpm		2010-2011
190 kW (255 hp)
@ 6600 rpm		310 N⋅m (230 lb⋅ft)
@ 2600 rpm		2009-2012
195 kW (261 hp)
@ 6600 rpm		315 N⋅m (232 lb⋅ft) @
2750-4250 rpm		2005-2009
200 kW (268 hp)
@ 6650 rpm		315 N⋅m (232 lb⋅ft) @
2750 rpm		2006-2010

N52B25

N52 in an E92 325i

130 kW Applications:[16][17]

  • 2006 E90 323i (Canada only)
  • 2005-2007 E60/E61 523i
  • 2006-2008 E85 Z4 2.5i

150 kW Applications:

  • 2007-2011 E90 323i (Canada only)
  • 2010-2011 F10 523i
  • 2009-2011 E89 Z4 sDrive23i

160 kW Applications:

  • 2005-2010 E83 X3 2.5si, xDrive25i
  • 2005-2010 E60/E61 525i, 525xi (except United States and Canada)
  • 2005-2011 E90/E91/E92/E93 325i, 325xi (except United States and Canada)
  • 2005-2008 E85 Z4 2.5si

N52B30

N52 in an E87 130i

The 3.0 litre models of the N52 have a bore of 85 mm (3.3 in), a stroke of 88 mm (3.5 in) and a compression ratio of 10.7. Variations in power output are often due to different intake manifolds and variations of engine management software.[18]

160 kW Applications:[19]

  • 2006-2007 E90/E92/E93 325i, 325xi (United States and Canada only)
  • 2006-2007 E60/E61 525i, 525xi (United States and Canada only)
  • 2006-2008 E85 Z4 3.0i (United States and Canada only)
  • 2006-2011 E90/E92/E93 328i (United States and Canada only)
  • 2008-2011 E82/E88 125i
  • 2008-2011 E82/E88 128i (United States and Canada only)
  • 2008-2010 E60/E61 528i, 528xi (United States and Canada only)
  • 2009-2010 E84 X1 xDrive25i

180 kW Applications:[20][21]

  • 2010-2011 F10 528i

190 kW Applications:

195 kW Applications:

200 kW Applications:[22]

  • 2006–2010 E83 X3 3.0si
  • 2006-2010 E70 X5 3.0si, xDrive30i
  • 2007-2010 E63/E64 630i
  • 2006-2007 E90/E92/E93 330i, 330Ci, 330xi

Lifter noise

There are several reports of ticking/rattling noises which have been caused by the hydraulic valve adjusters (also known as lifters or tappets).[23] This noise can be caused by insufficient oil pressure to lubricate the lifters.[24]

BMW's procedure for noisy lifters on the N52 is to first bleed the lifters by holding the engine at higher revs for up to 30 minutes. If this is unsuccessful, the lifters for the exhaust camshaft are replaced with an updated design. If this is also unsuccessful, the cylinder head is replaced with an updated design (which was fitted to engines produced since December 2008) that does not bleed oil pressure.[23][24][25]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "BMW Pushes Lightweight Technology with Magnesium". www.worldcarfans.com. Archived from the original on 10 February 2009. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
  2. ↑ "10 Best Engines 2006". www.wardsauto.com. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
  3. ↑ "Ward's 10 Best Engines 2007". www.wardsauto.com. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
  4. ↑ "Ward's Auto releases annual 10 Best Engines list". autoblog.com.
  5. ↑ "BMW's N52 versus N53 – what are we missing?". paultan.org.
  6. ↑ "BMW N20 turbo 4 cylinder versus N52 naturally aspirated 6 cylinder". bimmerboost.com.
  7. ↑ "BMW N52 and N53 24 Valve Six Cylinder Engines". unixnerd.demon.co.uk.
  8. ↑ "2007 BMW 525xi". conceptcarz.com.
  9. ↑ "www.worldcarfans.com". BMW's New Six-Cylinder Engines - In Depth. Archived from the original on 9 February 2009.
  10. 1 2 "Inside the N52 Engine". mwerks.com.
  11. ↑ "TMS1764947 - N52 330 Intake Manifold & Software Upgrade". www.turnermotorsport.com. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
  12. ↑ "Genuine BMW - 11617559523KT2 Intake Manifold Upgrade Kit". www.ecstuning.com. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
  13. ↑ "BMW N52B30 Engine". www.mywikimotors.com. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
  14. ↑ "BMW Pushes Lightweight Technology with Magnesium". www.motor1.com. Archived from the original on 29 May 2016.
  15. ↑ "Nikasil Cylinders". www.looking4spares.co.za. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
  16. ↑ "Engine specifications- N52". bmwheaven.com.
  17. ↑ "5'E60 523i". www.realoem.com. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
  18. ↑ "2007 BMW Z4". conceptcarz.com.
  19. ↑ "2009 BMW 1 Series - Features & Specs". edmunds.com.
  20. ↑ "2011 BMW 528i - Short Take Road Test". caranddriver.com.
  21. ↑ "Test Drive: 2011 BMW 528i". autos.ca.
  22. ↑ "2007 BMW 3-series E90 Sedan RWD (2WD) range full specs". www.automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  23. 1 2 "BMW E90 valve train (lifter) tick/noise". www.rtsauto.com. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
  24. 1 2 "BMW N52 6 Cylinder Engine Tappet Noise". www.bavauto.com. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
  25. ↑ "N52 Lifter Tick Causes and Solutions". www.ultimatebimmerservice.com. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
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