N13 vs M57

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M57 BUY 84/100
+29 points over N13
0 / 100
CAUTION N13 BMW
0 / 100
BUY M57 BMW

Specifications

N13
M57
Brand
BMW
BMW
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
55
84
Years
2011--2015
1998--2012
Displacement
1598 cc
2993 cc
Layout
I4
I6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
136--170 hp
184--286 hp
Known Issues
3
0
Total Risk Cost
€1,900--€4,300
€0--€0

Character

N13

"Prince engine (BMW/PSA). Timing chain issues. Adequate power but questionable long-term."

M57

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

Issues Comparison

N13 3

◆ CRITICAL
Timing chain + tensioner — notorious from 50k miles €1,200--€2,500 50,000 km--100,000 km
▲ HIGH
Turbo oil feed line blockage €400--€1,200 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Carbon buildup on intake valves €300--€600 60,000 km--120,000 km

M57 0

No documented issues.

Models

N13 5

1 Series F20 2012--2015 1 Series F20 2012--2015 3 Series F30 2012--2015 1 Series F20 2012--2015 1 Series F20 2012--2015

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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