Want to know what BMW enthusiasts mean by “E92” or “F80” when talking about BMWs? Well, here’s the info, from 1992 to the present day 9as of Q1 2017). The information below is supplied for guidance purposes only – don’t go ordering new ECUs with it or anything – but it’s invaluable when evaluating fitment for audio upgrades.
| E36 | 1992-1999 | 3 Series |
| E36/5 | 1994-1998 | 318ti (Compact) |
| E36/7 | 1997-2002 | Z3 |
| E38
E38 LCI |
1995-1998
1999-2001 |
7 Series |
| E39
E39 LCI |
1997-1999
2000-2003 |
5 Series |
| E46 | 1999-2005 | 3 series |
| E52 | 2000-2004 | Z8 |
| E53
E53 LCI |
2000-2003
2004-2006 |
X5 SAV |
| E60
E60 LCI |
2004-2006
2007-2010 |
5 Series Sedan |
| E61 | 2004-2011 | 5 Series Wagon |
| E63
E63 LCI |
2005-2007
2008-2012 |
6 Series Coupe |
| E64
E64 LCI |
2005-2007
2008-2012 |
6 Series Convertible |
| E65
E65 LCI |
2002-2004
2005-2009 |
7 Series short wheelbase |
| E66
E65 LCI |
2002-2004
2005-2009 |
7 Series long wheelbase |
| E70
E70 LCI |
2007-2010
2010-later |
X5 SAV |
| E71 | 2007+ | X6 SAC |
| E82 | 2008+ | 1 Series Coupe |
| E83
E83 LCI |
2003-2006
2007-2010 |
X3 SAV |
| E84 | 2009+ | X1 SAV |
| E85
E85 LCI |
2003-2005
2006-2008 |
Z4 / MZ4 Roadster |
| E86 | 2006-2008 | Z4 / MZ4 Coupe |
| E88 | 2008+ | 1 Series Convertible |
| E89 | 2009+ | Z4 Convertible Coupe |
| E90
E90 LCI |
2006-2008
2010-2012 |
3 Series Sedan |
| E91
E90 LCI |
2006-2008
2010-2012 |
3 Series Touring Wagon |
| E92
E92 LCI |
2007-2010
2011-2013 |
3 Series Coupe |
| E93
E93 LCI |
2007-2010
2011-2013 |
3 Series Convertible |
| F01 | 2008+ | 7 Series short-wheelbase |
| F01 | 2008+ | 7 Series short-wheelbase |
| F02 | 2008+ | 7 Series long-wheelbase |
| F06 | 2012+ | 6 Series Gran Coupe |
| F07 | 2009+ | 5 Series GT |
| F10
F10 LCI |
2010-2013
2014-later |
5 Series Sedan |
| F11 | 2011+ | 5 Series Touring Wagon |
| F12 | 2012+ | 6 Series Convertible |
| F13 | 2012+ | 6 Series Coupe |
| F15 | 2014+ | X5 SAV |
| F20 | 2013+ | 1 Series hatchback |
| F22 | 2014+ | 2 Series Coupe |
| F23 | 2014+ | 2 Series Convertible |
| F25 | 2011+ | X3 SAV |
| F26 | 2014+ | X4 SAV |
| F30
F30 LCI |
2012-2015
2016+ |
3 Series Sedan
3 Series Sedan facelift |
| F31 | 2013+ | 3 Series Wagon |
| F32 | 2014+ | 4 Series Coupe |
| F33 | 2014+ | 4 Series Convertible |
| F34 | 2014+ | 3 Series Gran Turismo |
| F36 | 2015+ | 4 Series Gran Coupe |
| F47 | 2016+ | X2 SAV |
| F48 | 2016+ | X1 SAV |
| F80 | 2015+ | M3 Sedan |
| F82 | 2015+ | M4 Coupe |
| F83 | 2015+ | M4 Convertible |
| F85 | 2015+ | X5 |
| F86 | 2015+ | X6 |
| F87 | 2016 | M2 Coupe |
| G11 | 2016 | 7 series SWB |
| G12 | 2016 | 7 series LWB |
| G14 | 2017 | 6 series cabrio |
| G15 | 2017 | 6 series coupe |
| G16 | 2017 | 6 series Gran Coupe |
| i01 | 2014+ | i3 plug-in electric city car |
| i12 | 2014+ | i8 plug-in hybrid sports car |