B57 vs M50/M52

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M50/M52 BEST 95/100
+15 points over B57
0 / 100
BUY B57 BMW
0 / 100
BEST M50/M52 BMW

Specifications

B57
M50/M52
Brand
BMW
BMW
Verdict
BUY
BEST
Reliability
80
95
Years
2016--present
1990--2000
Displacement
2993 cc
2494 cc
Layout
I6
I6
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
265--400 hp
150--170 hp
Known Issues
0
3
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€330--€850

Character

B57

"B47 big brother. Inline-6 diesel smoothness. Single to quad-turbo variants. Excellent highway torque. Chain front-mounted."

M50/M52

"Smooth, linear, bulletproof. Classic BMW feel. Simple maintenance. Cheap parts."

Issues Comparison

B57 0

No documented issues.

M50/M52 3

● MODERATE
Cooling system plastics (tank, housing, impeller) €150--€350 100,000 km--180,000 km
○ MINOR
VANOS oil seal wear (M52 only) €80--€200 120,000 km--200,000 km
○ MINOR
Valve cover / oil pan gasket leaks €100--€300 150,000 km--∞

Models

B57 2

530d G30 2017--2024 Sedan X5 30d G05 2018--2024 SUV

M50/M52 12

3 Series E36 1990--1994 3 Series E36 1990--1995 3 Series E36 1994--1999 5 Series E39 1996--2000 3 Series E46 1998--2001 5 Series E39 1996--2000 3 Series E36 1995--1999 3 Series E46 1998--2000 5 Series E39 1996--2000 Z3 E36/7 1997--2000 3 Series E36 1995--1999 3 Series E46 1998--2000
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