N57 vs M54

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M54 BEST 93/100
+15 points over N57
0 / 100
BUY N57 BMW
0 / 100
BEST M54 BMW

Specifications

N57
M54
Brand
BMW
BMW
Verdict
BUY
BEST
Reliability
78
93
Years
2008--2020
2000--2006
Displacement
2993 cc
2979 cc
Layout
I6
I6
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
204--381 hp
170--231 hp
Known Issues
0
4
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€530--€1,250

Character

N57

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

M54

"Peak old-school BMW. Raspy, high-revving, raw. The benchmark. 300k+ km routine."

Issues Comparison

N57 0

No documented issues.

M54 4

● MODERATE
Cooling plastics — water pump impeller critical €200--€450 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
DISA valve failure (intake manifold flap) €80--€200 80,000 km--160,000 km
● MODERATE
Double VANOS oil seal wear €150--€350 100,000 km--180,000 km
○ MINOR
Valve cover gasket oil leak €100--€250 100,000 km--200,000 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

M54 13

5 Series E39 2000--2003 3 Series E46 2001--2005 5 Series E60 2003--2007 5 Series E60 2003--2005 5 Series E39 2000--2003 Z4 E85 2003--2005 3 Series E46 2001--2005 5 Series E60 2003--2005 X5 E53 2000--2006 5 Series E39 2000--2003 Z4 E85 2003--2005 3 Series E46 2001--2005 Z3 E36/7 2000--2002
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