S65 vs M57

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M57 BUY 84/100
+32 points over S65
0 / 100
CAUTION S65 BMW
0 / 100
BUY M57 BMW

Specifications

S65
M57
Brand
BMW
BMW
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
52
84
Years
2007--2013
1998--2012
Displacement
3999 cc
2993 cc
Layout
V8
I6
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
420 hp
184--286 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€4,000--€11,000
€0--€0

Character

S65

"E90/E92 M3. High-revving 8,300rpm V8. Rod bearing failure is THE concern — can destroy engine without warning. Throttle actuators fail. Amazing driving experience but preventive rod bearings are mandatory."

M57

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

Issues Comparison

S65 2

◆ CRITICAL
Rod bearing failure €3,000--€8,000 60,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Throttle actuator failure (8 butterflies) €1,000--€3,000 60,000 km--120,000 km

M57 0

No documented issues.

Models

S65 1

M3 E90/E92 2008--2013

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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