N57 vs M57

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M57 BUY 84/100
+6 points over N57
0 / 100
BUY N57 BMW
0 / 100
BUY M57 BMW

Specifications

N57
M57
Brand
BMW
BMW
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
78
84
Years
2008--2020
1998--2012
Displacement
2993 cc
2993 cc
Layout
I6
I6
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
204--381 hp
184--286 hp
Known Issues
0
0
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€0--€0

Character

N57

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

M57

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

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

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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