S85 vs M57

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M57 BUY 84/100
+44 points over S85
0 / 100
AVOID S85 BMW
0 / 100
BUY M57 BMW

Specifications

S85
M57
Brand
BMW
BMW
Verdict
AVOID
BUY
Reliability
40
84
Years
2005--2010
1998--2012
Displacement
4999 cc
2993 cc
Layout
V10
I6
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
507 hp
184--286 hp
Known Issues
3
0
Total Risk Cost
€6,000--€18,000
€0--€0

Character

S85

"E60 M5 V10. Derived from F1 tech — 8,250rpm redline. Rod bearing failure endemic. Throttle actuator failure (10 of them). VANOS bolt recall. SMG gearbox issues. Incredible engine, terrible reliability."

M57

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

Issues Comparison

S85 3

◆ CRITICAL
VANOS bolt failure (recall) €1,000--€3,000 40,000 km--80,000 km
◆ CRITICAL
Rod bearing failure €3,000--€10,000 50,000 km--100,000 km
▲ HIGH
Throttle actuator failure (10 butterflies) €2,000--€5,000 50,000 km--100,000 km

M57 0

No documented issues.

Models

S85 1

M5 E60 2005--2010

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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