Strengths
- Retractable hardtop
- M Sport package
- Choice of inline-four / six
Weaknesses
- Heavy with hardtop
- HPFP failures on N54
- Run-flat tyres
Notable tech
- E89 platform
- Retractable hardtop only — no soft-top
- N52/N20/N54/N55 petrol
- 6MT, 6AT, 7-speed DCT
Common issues
- Retractable hardtop hydraulics
- HPFP failures (N54)
- Run-flat tyres
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across E89's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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sDrive18i 2.0
BHP156
Torque240 Nm
0–607.9 s
Top137 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
sDrive20i 2.0
BHP184
Torque270 Nm
0–606.9 s
Top146 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
sDrive28i 2.0
BHP245
Torque350 Nm
0–605.5 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
sDrive30i 3.0 inline-6
BHP258
Torque310 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
sDrive35i 3.0 twin-turbo
BHP306
Torque400 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
sDrive35is 3.0 twin-turbo
BHP335
Torque450 Nm
0–604.8 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7DCT