N43 vs M57

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M57 BUY 84/100
+36 points over N43
0 / 100
CAUTION N43 BMW
0 / 100
BUY M57 BMW

Specifications

N43
M57
Brand
BMW
BMW
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
48
84
Years
2007--2011
1998--2012
Displacement
1995 cc
2993 cc
Layout
I4
I6
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
115--170 hp
184--286 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€1,400--€3,500
€0--€0

Character

N43

"Direct injection 4-cyl. Injector failure, high-pressure fuel pump issues, lean-burn NOx sensor problems. Short production run. Avoid if possible — N46 or B48 are better choices."

M57

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

Issues Comparison

N43 2

▲ HIGH
High-pressure fuel pump failure €800--€2,000 60,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Direct injector failure €600--€1,500 80,000 km--150,000 km

M57 0

No documented issues.

Models

N43 7

1 Series E87 2007--2011 1 Series E87 2007--2011 5 Series E60 2007--2010 3 Series E90 2007--2012 3 Series E90 2007--2012 3 Series E90 2007--2012 1 Series E87 2007--2011

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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