BMW B58

The BMW B58 is a turbocharged straight-six engine, which began production in 2015. The B58 replaced the N55 and was launched in the F30 340i.

BMW B58
B58B30O1 in a G22 M440i
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
Production2015–present
Layout
ConfigurationStraight-six
Displacement3.0 L (2,998 cc)
Cylinder bore82 mm (3.23 in)
Piston stroke94.6 mm (3.72 in)
Cylinder block materialClosed-deck aluminium
Cylinder head materialAluminum
ValvetrainDOHC 4 valves x cyl. with Valvetronic and Double VANOS
Valvetrain drive systemChain
Compression ratio11.0:1
RPM range
Max. engine speed7,000 rpm
Combustion
Supercharger48V electrical systems Starter Generator (2020; some models)
TurbochargerSingle twin-scroll turbocharger with air-to-liquid intercooler
Fuel systemDirect injection
ManagementBosch Di-Motronic
Fuel typePetrol
Oil systemWet sump with water heat exchanger
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Output
Power output240–285 kW (322–382 hp)
Torque output450–500 N⋅m (332–369 lb⋅ft)
Dimensions
Dry weight139 kg (306 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorBMW N55

The B58 is part of BMW's modular engine family, each engine using a displacement of 500 cc (30.5 cu in) per cylinder, following the B38 and B48 engine.

The B58 engine was named to Ward's World's 10 Best Engines four times, in 2016 (installed in the 340i), 2017 (M240i), 2019 (X5) and 2020(M340i).

The S58 engine, which was released in early 2019, is the high-performance version of the B58. It was named to Ward's World's 10 Best Engines in 2023 (installed in the M2).

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