N52 vs M57

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
N52 BEST 90/100
+6 points over M57
0 / 100
BEST N52 BMW
0 / 100
BUY M57 BMW

Specifications

N52
M57
Brand
BMW
BMW
Verdict
BEST
BUY
Reliability
90
84
Years
2004--2015
1998--2012
Displacement
2996 cc
2993 cc
Layout
I6
I6
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
190--272 hp
184--286 hp
Known Issues
3
0
Total Risk Cost
€250--€900
€0--€0

Character

N52

"Last great NA six. Lighter (magnesium block), smoother, higher-revving than M54. 250k+ km."

M57

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

Issues Comparison

N52 3

● MODERATE
Coolant expansion tank / hose failure €100--€300 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
VANOS solenoid / oil feed failure €150--€400 80,000 km--160,000 km
○ MINOR
Hydraulic lifter tick on cold start €0--€200 60,000 km--∞

M57 0

No documented issues.

Models

N52 9

6 Series E63 2004--2010 5 Series E60 2005--2007 5 Series E60 2005--2007 3 Series E90 2005--2007 Z4 E85 2006--2008 5 Series E60 2005--2007 X5 E70 2007--2010 3 Series E90 2005--2007 1 Series E87 2005--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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