E85 Transmissions: Overview: Notes
There are 4 different transitions offered for the E85:
2 manual transmissions:
- GS5 -20BG 5-speed manual transmission (known from the E46 as S5D-250G). The brief designation is the B-gearbox.
- GS6
-37BZ 6-speed manual transmission. The brief designation is the H-gearbox.
Automatic transmission:
- GA5HP19Z automatic transmission is available as an option (code 205). This transmission is known from the E46 as the A5S-325Z.
Sequential Manual Gearbox:
- The Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) is available as an option (code 206). The basis of the SMG is the H-gearbox (known as H-SMG).
The following table shows the engine/transmission combinations:
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COMBINATIONS
| Engine | Manual | SMG (optional) | Automatic (optional) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M54B30 | GS6 -37BZ | H-SMG | GA5HP19Z (A5S-325Z) |
| M54B25 | GS5 -20BG (S5D-250G) | H-SMG | GA5HP19Z (A5S-325Z) |