S58 vs M57

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M57 BUY 84/100
+19 points over S58
0 / 100
CAUTION S58 BMW
0 / 100
BUY M57 BMW

Specifications

S58
M57
Brand
BMW
BMW
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
65
84
Years
2019--present
1998--2012
Displacement
2993 cc
2993 cc
Layout
I6
I6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
473--530 hp
184--286 hp
Known Issues
3
0
Total Risk Cost
€1,800--€8,800
€0--€0

Character

S58

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

M57

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

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

M57 0

No documented issues.

Models

S58 5

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

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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