M535i vs. USA 535i/iS ------------------------------------------------ Euro Engines Available: The 218 bhp, high compression engine The 182 bhp (185 DIN), low compression engine USA Engines Available: The 182 bhp, low compression engine ------------------------------------------------ Euro High Compression Specs: 10.0:1 Pistons Cam (264 degree, same as E34) Exhaust manifolds different from low-comp unit Oil Cooler Euro Low Compresion Specs: 8.0:1 Pistons Cam (260 degree assumed) Exhaust manifolds different from High-comp unit Oil Cooler Catalytic converter with O2 Motronic Unit input Cat-back exhaust section is the same as High-comp unit AUS/CH/SWE Version: Emission controls (different exhaust manifolds, exhaust air recirculation) ------------------------------------------------ USA Low Compression Specs: 8.0:1 Pistons Cam (260 degree assumed) Exhaust manifolds different from High-comp unit Catalytic converter with O2 Motronic Unit input Cat-back exhaust section is the same as High-comp unit ------------------------------------------------ Euro Rear differentials: C/R transmission: 3.07LSD OD transmission: 3.25LSD Automatic: 3.25LSD 3.45LSD (after 9/86) AUS Version: 3.46LSD/non LSD (unknown tranny application) CH Version: 3.25LSD (up to 9/86 on all tranny) 3.45LSD (after 9/86 on Auto) 3.15LSD (after 9/86 on Man) ETK Output: 3.07 - non-Cat, Man 3.25 - Cat, Man 3.25 - up to 9/86, Cat, Auto 3.45 - from 9/86, Cat, Auto 3.46 - AUS, Cat 3.25 - CH, up to 9/86, Cat 3.45 - CH, from 9/86, Auto, Cat 3.15 - CH, from 9/86, Man, Cat SWE=Sweden CH=Switzerland AUS=Australia ------------------------------------------------ Euro Charcoal Cannister and associate hardware -All Catalytic Equipped cars after 9/86 -All USA cars had charcoal cannister system ------------------------------------------------ 70l Euro Gas Tank 63l USA gas tank ------------------------------------------------ Fuel system cooling on Saudia Arabia Version ------------------------------------------------ Euro Electrical System Wiring harnesses different (Example: Euro headlights, rear foglights, headlight leveling, city light parking lights) ------------------------------------------------ Interior M535i fittings: M-tech Steering Wheel Sport Seats Exterior M535i fittings: Side Skirts Euro front bumpers with M-tech spoiler and no valence Euro rear bumpers with M-tech spoiler M-tech TRX Alloys (not forged Fuchs style) Rear spoiler and specfic torsion bars Fender flares ----------------------------------------- Suspension Differences, Euro/USA: M-tech suspension: Optional on all Euro cars M-tech Springs, Bistein shocks 19mm / 15.5mm anti-roll bars Standard Euro suspension: Bilstein shocks 19mm / 15,5mm anti-roll bars USA 535i suspension: Boge shocks 19mm / 15,5mm anti-roll bars USA 535iS: Bilsteins shocks standard 19mm / 15,5mm anti-roll bars Some cars equipped with 21mm 'sport' front sway bar ----------------------------------------- Euro Option List: Shadowline Trim Power windows Power antenna Different Radios (premium/non-premium) Air Condition (with different interior center console) Heated Door locks Headlight wipers/washer Headlight levelling Interior light delay Heated Windshield washer nozzles Heated Rear view mirrors Map lights on interior rear view mirror Rear headrests M-tech suspension kit Rear fogs Leather/Cloth seating surfaces for sport seats Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Seat belt adjuster Auxiliary Heater Interior Coin holder CD Holder in front door map pocket Non-smoker package Glass Moonroof Rear sun-shade OBC Cruise Control Alarm ----------------------------------------- USA Standard Options: Power windows Power antenna Premium Radio Air Conditioning Heated door locks Heated windshield washer nozzle HEated Rear view mirrors Interior light delay (some) Leather Sport Seats (on 535iS) OBC Cruise Control