S58 vs N52

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
N52 BEST 90/100
+25 points over S58
0 / 100
CAUTION S58 BMW
0 / 100
BEST N52 BMW

Specifications

S58
N52
Brand
BMW
BMW
Verdict
CAUTION
BEST
Reliability
65
90
Years
2019--present
2004--2015
Displacement
2993 cc
2996 cc
Layout
I6
I6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
473--530 hp
190--272 hp
Known Issues
3
3
Total Risk Cost
€1,800--€8,800
€250--€900

Character

S58

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

N52

"Last great NA six. Lighter (magnesium block), smoother, higher-revving than M54. 250k+ km."

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

N52 3

● MODERATE
Coolant expansion tank / hose failure €100--€300 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
VANOS solenoid / oil feed failure €150--€400 80,000 km--160,000 km
○ MINOR
Hydraulic lifter tick on cold start €0--€200 60,000 km--∞

Models

S58 5

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

N52 9

6 Series E63 2004--2010 5 Series E60 2005--2007 5 Series E60 2005--2007 3 Series E90 2005--2007 Z4 E85 2006--2008 5 Series E60 2005--2007 X5 E70 2007--2010 3 Series E90 2005--2007 1 Series E87 2005--2011
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