N53 vs M57

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M57 BUY 84/100
+59 points over N53
0 / 100
AVOID N53 BMW
0 / 100
BUY M57 BMW

Specifications

N53
M57
Brand
BMW
BMW
Verdict
AVOID
BUY
Reliability
25
84
Years
2007--2011
1998--2012
Displacement
2996 cc
2993 cc
Layout
I6
I6
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
272 hp
184--286 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€2,500--€8,000
€0--€0

Character

N53

"N54 reliability without turbo power. Worst of both worlds. EU only."

M57

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

Issues Comparison

N53 2

◆ CRITICAL
Piezoelectric injector failure — parts scarce €2,000--€6,000 40,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Chronic lean running / mixture issues €500--€2,000 40,000 km--100,000 km

M57 0

No documented issues.

Models

N53 5

6 Series E63 2007--2010 5 Series E60 2007--2010 3 Series E90 2007--2011 5 Series E60 2007--2010 3 Series E90 2007--2012

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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