S68 vs B58
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
B58
BEST
93/100
+18 points over S68
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
S68
BMW
0
/ 100
BEST
B58
BMW
Specifications
S68
B58
Brand
BMW
BMW
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
75
93
Years
2023--present
2015--present
Displacement
4395 cc
2998 cc
Layout
V8
I6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
585--727 hp
326--387 hp
Known Issues
1
3
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€430--€1,000
Character
S68
"Latest M V8. XM/M5 G70. Cross-plane crank, 48V mild hybrid on some variants. Too new for long-term data but BMW learned from N63/S63 mistakes. Front-accessible turbos. Early data positive."
B58
"Possibly BMWs best engine ever. Forged internals, insane tuning (600hp+). 300k+ km."
Issues Comparison
S68 1
○ MINOR
Too new for long-term data
B58 3
● MODERATE
Coolant expansion tank / line failure — early units
○ MINOR
Plastic charge pipe crack
○ MINOR
Valve cover gasket oil leak