N57 vs M50/M52

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M50/M52 BEST 95/100
+17 points over N57
0 / 100
BUY N57 BMW
0 / 100
BEST M50/M52 BMW

Specifications

N57
M50/M52
Brand
BMW
BMW
Verdict
BUY
BEST
Reliability
78
95
Years
2008--2020
1990--2000
Displacement
2993 cc
2494 cc
Layout
I6
I6
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
204--381 hp
150--170 hp
Known Issues
0
3
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€330--€850

Character

N57

"M57 successor. Single to tri-turbo variants. N57S/N57D30T1 = 381hp. Excellent cruiser. Turbo and EGR need attention."

M50/M52

"Smooth, linear, bulletproof. Classic BMW feel. Simple maintenance. Cheap parts."

Issues Comparison

N57 0

No documented issues.

M50/M52 3

● MODERATE
Cooling system plastics (tank, housing, impeller) €150--€350 100,000 km--180,000 km
○ MINOR
VANOS oil seal wear (M52 only) €80--€200 120,000 km--200,000 km
○ MINOR
Valve cover / oil pan gasket leaks €100--€300 150,000 km--∞

Models

N57 20

6 Series F13 2011--2018 6 Series G32 2017--2020 6 Series G32 2017--2020 4 Series F32 2013--2020 5 Series F10 2010--2017 X3 F25 2011--2017 3 Series F30 2012--2015 X5 F15 2013--2018 X5 E70 2010--2013 7 Series F01 2008--2015 3 Series E90 2008--2012 5 Series F10 2012--2017 X5 F15 2013--2018 X5 E70 2012--2013 3 Series E90 2008--2012 5 Series F10 2010--2017 3 Series F30 2012--2015 X5 E70 2010--2013 X3 F25 2011--2017 X5 F15 2013--2018

M50/M52 12

3 Series E36 1990--1994 3 Series E36 1990--1995 3 Series E36 1994--1999 5 Series E39 1996--2000 3 Series E46 1998--2001 5 Series E39 1996--2000 3 Series E36 1995--1999 3 Series E46 1998--2000 5 Series E39 1996--2000 Z3 E36/7 1997--2000 3 Series E36 1995--1999 3 Series E46 1998--2000
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