M57 vs M50

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M50 BEST 88/100
+4 points over M57
0 / 100
BUY M57 BMW
0 / 100
BEST M50 BMW

Specifications

M57
M50
Brand
BMW
BMW
Verdict
BUY
BEST
Reliability
84
88
Years
1998--2012
1990--1996
Displacement
2993 cc
2494 cc
Layout
I6
I6
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
184--286 hp
150--192 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€400--€1,100

Character

M57

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

M50

"Cast iron block legend. One of BMW's most reliable ever. M50TU added single VANOS. Strong internals handle 300k+ km. Cooling plastics only weakness."

Issues Comparison

M57 0

No documented issues.

M50 2

▲ HIGH
Water pump plastic impeller failure €200--€500 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
VANOS unit wear (M50TU) €200--€600 100,000 km--200,000 km

Models

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

M50 0

No models listed.

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