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BMW E63 E64 engine options

Different engine types for the BMW E63/E64 (6 Series) from 2003 to 2010

The E63/E64 6 Series, built from 2003 to 2010, has five engines. The 630i gets the 272 hp N53B30 direct-injection six-cylinder, the 645Ci and 650i the 4.4- and 4.8-litre N62 V8s, and the M6 the 507 hp S85B50 V10, paired with the 7-speed SMG III gearbox. The only diesel, the 635d, uses the twin-turbo M57D30TÜ2. Before ordering filters, gaskets or engine parts, confirm your E63 or E64's engine here.

VersionPeriodEngine codeDisplacement (L)Power (hp)FuelCarburettor / InjectionCylinders / ValvesTiming driveTorque (Nm)Remarks
630i2007–2010N53B303.0272PetrolDirect injectionInline-6 / 24Chain320In some markets: N52, 258 hp
645Ci2003–2005N62B444.4333PetrolMulti-point injectionV8 / 32Chain450
650i2005–2010N62B484.8367PetrolMulti-point injectionV8 / 32Chain4902005 facelift
M62005–2010S85B505.0507PetrolMulti-point injectionV10 / 40Chain520SMG III, 7-speed
635d2007–2010M57D30TÜ23.0286DieselCommon Rail, twin-turboInline-6 / 24Chain580

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