What is the difference between the BMW S38 engines?

BMW S38 engines from the E28 M5 and E34 M5. We list 2 versions: S38B38 (3.8 liter (3,795 cc), 250 kW (340 HP), 1991 to 1995); S38B36 (3.6 liter (3,535 cc), 232 kW (315 HP), 1988 to 1992).

The versions share the same basic design, but the power, the turbo or injection set-up, the electronics and the emission standard change. The right one for you is the one your car was built with.

The S38 family was used in chassis E34 and E28. Each engine in the yard is inspected in Hamburg. The code is matched to the listing, the parts on the engine are recorded, the openings are sealed and the real unit is photographed.

Not sure? Send us your VIN and your gearbox code. We match the engine family, the year window and the parts on the engine before anything is reserved, and the check is free.