BMW M57 engine
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A series of BMW M57 diesel engines with a volume of 2.5 and 3.0 liters was produced from 1998 to 2010 and was installed on the most popular models of the concern: 3-Series, 5-Series, 7-Series and X crossovers. This power unit had three different generations during production: initial, TU and TU2.
The R6 line also includes internal combustion engines: M21, M51, N57 and B57.
Technical characteristics of engines of the BMW M57 series
| Exact volume | 2497 cm³ |
| Supply system | Common Rail |
| Internal combustion engine power | 163 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Bore | 80 mm |
| Piston stroke | 82.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 18 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | intercooler |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett GT2556V |
| What kind of oil to pour | 6.5 liters 5W-40 |
| fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 2/3 |
| Approximate resource | 400 000 km |
| Exact volume | 2497 cm³ |
| Supply system | Common Rail |
| Internal combustion engine power | 177 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Bore | 80 mm |
| Piston stroke | 82.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 18 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | intercooler |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett GT2260V |
| What kind of oil to pour | 7.25 liters 5W-40 |
| fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 3 |
| Approximate resource | 350 000 km |
| Exact volume | 2926 cm³ |
| Supply system | Common Rail |
| Internal combustion engine power | 184 - 193 HP |
| Torque | 390 - 410 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Bore | 84 mm |
| Piston stroke | 88 mm |
| Compression ratio | 18 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | intercooler |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett GT2556V |
| What kind of oil to pour | 6.75 liters 5W-40 |
| fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 2/3 |
| Approximate resource | 400 000 km |
| Exact volume | 2993 cm³ |
| Supply system | Common Rail |
| Internal combustion engine power | 204 - 272 HP |
| Torque | 410 - 560 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Bore | 84 mm |
| Piston stroke | 90 mm |
| Compression ratio | 16.5 – 18.0 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | intercooler |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | one or two turbines |
| What kind of oil to pour | 7.5 liters 5W-40 |
| fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 3 |
| Approximate resource | 350 000 km |
| Exact volume | 2993 cm³ |
| Supply system | Common Rail |
| Internal combustion engine power | 231 - 286 HP |
| Torque | 500 - 580 Nm |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Bore | 84 mm |
| Piston stroke | 90 mm |
| Compression ratio | 17.0 – 18.0 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | intercooler |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | one or two turbines |
| What kind of oil to pour | 8.0 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 3/4 |
| Approximate resource | 300 000 km |
The weight of the M57 engine in the catalog is 220 kg
Engine number M57 is located in the oil filter area
Fuel consumption of internal combustion engine BMW M57
Using the example of a 530 BMW 2002d with a manual transmission:
| City | 9.7 liters |
| Track | 5.6 liters |
| Mixed | 7.1 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the M57 2.5 - 3.0 l engine
| 3-Series E46 | 1999 – 2006 |
| 3-Series E90 | 2005 – 2012 |
| 5-Series E39 | 1998 – 2004 |
| 5-Series E60 | 2003 – 2010 |
| 6-Series E63 | 2007 – 2010 |
| 6-Series E64 | 2007 – 2010 |
| 7-Series E38 | 1998 – 2001 |
| 7-Series E65 | 2001 – 2008 |
| X3-Series E83 | 2003 – 2010 |
| X5-Series E53 | 2001 – 2006 |
| X5-Series E70 | 2007 – 2010 |
| X6-Series E71 | 2008 – 2010 |
| Omega B (V94) | 2001 – 2003 |
| Range Rover 3 (L322) | 2002 – 2006 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of the M57
The intake manifold flaps here can suddenly come off and fall into the cylinders.
Another branded failure is considered to be the destruction of the crankshaft pulley by 100 km.
The exhaust manifold of TU - TU2 versions often bursts, it is better to replace it with a cast iron one
Poor operation of the oil separator leads to fogging of the pipes leading to the turbine
Low-quality fuel and oil reduce the resource of fuel equipment and turbine
