M44 vs M57

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M57 BUY 84/100
+6 points over M44
0 / 100
BUY M44 BMW
0 / 100
BUY M57 BMW

Specifications

M44
M57
Brand
BMW
BMW
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
78
84
Years
1996--2001
1998--2012
Displacement
1895 cc
2993 cc
Layout
I4
I6
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
140 hp
184--286 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€250--€750
€0--€0

Character

M44

"DOHC successor to M42. E36 318is and Z3 1.9. Smooth rev-happy nature. Roller rockers. Reliable daily driver."

M57

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

Issues Comparison

M44 2

● MODERATE
Oil filter housing gasket leak €100--€250 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Plastic coolant pipe rear disintegration €150--€500 60,000 km--120,000 km

M57 0

No documented issues.

Models

M44 2

Z3 E36/7 1996--1999 3 Series E36 1996--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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