Complete Engines for BMW 335i

A Look at BMW's N54 and N55 Engines

The BMW 3-Series 335i engine has two iterations: the N54 and the N55. Between BMW enthusiasts, there is plenty of heated debate about which is better. Knowing the differences between the new and preowned complete engines for the BMW 335i can help you make a more informed buying decision when you're looking for one on eBay.

Are you looking for a N54 engine for sale on eBay? You may want to know that BMW's N54 is a turbocharged inline-6 with the factory designation N54B30. It was manufactured between 2006 to 2016, and it is the first turbocharged gasoline engine mass-produced by BMW.

The N54 engine has about 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. You can find a BMW N54 engine for sale on eBay. Here are some details about the BMW 335i's N54. See the manufacturer site for details.

• N54B30 - Builds from 2006-2010 have 302 horsepower and 294 pound-feet of torque; 2008-2013 have 322 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque; 2011-2016 have 335 horsepower and 332 pound-feet torque.
• Alpina (an Alpina is an N54B30 upgraded by Alpina automotive) - Builds from 2007-2010 have 355 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque; 2010-2013 have 394 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque; 2012-2013 have 402 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque.

If you are looking for an N55 engine for sale instead of an N54 engine on eBay, you will probably know that the N55 is also a turbocharged straight-6. It differs in that it is BMW's first twin-scroll turbocharger. The N55 came into production in 2009.

There are quite a few different versions of the BMW N55 engine for sale on eBay for various affordable prices. Identified by the factory as N55B30, there are several extended versions. Beyond the N55B30, produced from 2011-present and the Alpina, from 2013-present, there are:

• N55B30M0 (2009-present)
• N55B30O0 (2014-2016)
• N55HP (2013-2015)
• N55B30T0 (2015-present)
• S55B30T0 (2015-present)

You can buy engines new, used, rebuilt, and remanufactured. High-performance engines also come in crate varieties. Here's a simple breakdown of the terms:

• Rebuilt - A rebuilt engine has been repaired of all mechanical problems, and components are left if they are in working condition. They may have been tested by the rebuilder, but they are not manufacturer-approved.
• Remanufactured - A remanufactured engine is tested to original standards and is rebuilt to original factory blueprints.
• Crate - A crate engine is a brand-new engine available for late-model cars.
• Used - Used engines come "as is." Used engines have been previously used in other vehicles and have miles accrued.
• New - A new engine comes brand-new from the factory. They're usually only available for purchase during vehicle manufacture years.