S55 vs M57

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M57 BUY 84/100
+19 points over S55
0 / 100
CAUTION S55 BMW
0 / 100
BUY M57 BMW

Specifications

S55
M57
Brand
BMW
BMW
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
65
84
Years
2014--2018
1998--2012
Displacement
2979 cc
2993 cc
Layout
I6
I6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
431--450 hp
184--286 hp
Known Issues
3
0
Total Risk Cost
€2,800--€7,000
€0--€0

Character

S55

"Track weapon. M-car level care mandatory. Fragile if abused."

M57

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

Issues Comparison

S55 3

◆ CRITICAL
Crankshaft hub failure — pre-2016 production €800--€2,000 0 km--80,000 km
◆ CRITICAL
Rod bearing wear — M-car maintenance required €1,200--€3,000 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Turbo oil seal wear €800--€2,000 80,000 km--150,000 km

M57 0

No documented issues.

Models

S55 5

M4 F82 2016--2020 M2 F87 2018--2021 M3 F80 2016--2018 M4 F82 2014--2020 M3 F80 2014--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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