M43 vs M57

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M57 BUY 84/100
+2 points over M43
0 / 100
BUY M43 BMW
0 / 100
BUY M57 BMW

Specifications

M43
M57
Brand
BMW
BMW
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
82
84
Years
1991--2002
1998--2012
Displacement
1895 cc
2993 cc
Layout
I4
I6
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
75--118 hp
184--286 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€180--€550
€0--€0

Character

M43

"Cast iron block workhorse. Timing chain not belt (unlike M40). Simple, cheap to maintain. 300k+ km common. Low power is the only complaint."

M57

"Legendary diesel six. Powered E46 330d to E90 335d. Smooth, torquey, reliable. Swirl flaps and turbo actuator at high mileage."

Issues Comparison

M43 2

● MODERATE
Cooling system plastic failures €100--€350 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Valve cover gasket oil leak €80--€200 60,000 km--120,000 km

M57 0

No documented issues.

Models

M43 3

3 Series E36 1992--1996 3 Series E36 1993--1999 3 Series E36 1993--1999

M57 17

5 Series E39 2000--2003 5 Series E60 2003--2007 X5 E53 2001--2003 3 Series E46 1999--2003 5 Series E39 1998--2000 X5 E53 2003--2006 5 Series E39 2000--2003 7 Series E65 2002--2008 5 Series E60 2003--2007 3 Series E46 2003--2005 3 Series E90 2005--2008 3 Series E90 2006--2010 X5 E70 2007--2010 5 Series E60 2007--2010 5 Series E60 2007--2010 3 Series E90 2006--2008 5 Series E60 2004--2010
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