M62 vs B58

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
B58 BEST 93/100
+35 points over M62
0 / 100
CAUTION M62 BMW
0 / 100
BEST B58 BMW

Specifications

M62
B58
Brand
BMW
BMW
Verdict
CAUTION
BEST
Reliability
58
93
Years
1996--2003
2015--present
Displacement
4398 cc
2998 cc
Layout
V8
I6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
282--326 hp
326--387 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€3,500--€9,500
€430--€1,000

Character

M62

"E39 540i/E38 740i V8. Alusil block, Nikasil issues on early units. VANOS failure, timing chain guides, valley pan gasket. Expensive to maintain but rewarding."

B58

"Possibly BMWs best engine ever. Forged internals, insane tuning (600hp+). 300k+ km."

Issues Comparison

M62 2

◆ CRITICAL
Nikasil bore wear (early units) €3,000--€8,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
▲ HIGH
VANOS unit failure €500--€1,500 80,000 km--150,000 km

B58 3

● MODERATE
Coolant expansion tank / line failure — early units €150--€350 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Plastic charge pipe crack €80--€200 60,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Valve cover gasket oil leak €200--€450 80,000 km--160,000 km

Models

M62 2

X5 E53 2000--2003 5 Series E39 1996--2003

B58 26

6 Series F13 2015--2018 6 Series G32 2017--2023 1 Series F20 2015--2016 3 Series F30 2015--2019 1 Series F20 2016--2019 5 Series F10 2016--2017 4 Series F32 2016--2020 2 Series F22 2016--2021 7 Series G11 2016--2022 GR Supra A90 2019--present X5 G05 2020--present 3 Series G20 2019--present X4 G02 2018--present X5 G05 2018--present X6 G06 2019--present X7 G07 2019--present GR Supra A90 2022--present 5 Series G30 2017--2023 8 Series G15 2018--present 2 Series G42 2022--present 4 Series G22 2020--present X3 G01 2017--2024 Z4 G29 2019--present 7 Series G70 2023--present 5 Series G60 2024--present 340i F30 LCI 2015--2019 Sedan
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