S58 vs M50/M52

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M50/M52 BEST 95/100
+30 points over S58
0 / 100
CAUTION S58 BMW
0 / 100
BEST M50/M52 BMW

Specifications

S58
M50/M52
Brand
BMW
BMW
Verdict
CAUTION
BEST
Reliability
65
95
Years
2019--present
1990--2000
Displacement
2993 cc
2494 cc
Layout
I6
I6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
473--530 hp
150--170 hp
Known Issues
3
3
Total Risk Cost
€1,800--€8,800
€330--€850

Character

S58

"Brute force 500+ hp. M-car care mandatory. Youngest M engine — early data."

M50/M52

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

Issues Comparison

S58 3

◆ CRITICAL
Oil filter disintegration — early units (2020-2021) €200--€5,000 0 km--40,000 km
▲ HIGH
Rod bearing wear under high use €1,200--€3,000 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Intake carbon buildup (DI) €400--€800 50,000 km--100,000 km

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

S58 5

M3 G80 2021--present M2 G87 2023--present M3 G80 2021--present M4 G82 2021--present XM G09 2023--present

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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