BMW automotive engine families listed as N57. Specifications below retain the source's separate family and variant labels.
Family specifications
BMW N57
| Field | Reported value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 2008–2019 |
| Configuration | Straight-6 |
| Displacement | 3.0 L; 182.6 cu in (2,993 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 84 mm (3.31 in) |
| Piston stroke | 90 mm (3.54 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminium |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 4 valves x cyl. |
| Max. engine speed | 5400 |
| Turbocharger | Single, Twin-turbo or Tri-Turbo variable-geometry |
| Fuel system | Common rail Direct Injection |
| Management | Bosch |
| Fuel type | Diesel fuel DIN EN 590 |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Power output | 150–280 kW (201–375 hp) |
| Torque output | 450–740 N⋅m (332–546 lb⋅ft) |
| Predecessor | BMW M57 BMW M67 |
| Successor | BMW B57 |
Variant specifications
Summary
| Engine code | Power | Torque | Redline (manual/auto) | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N57D30U0 | 150 kW (201 hp) at 3750 | 430 N⋅m (317 lb⋅ft) at 1750-2500 | 5000/4250 | 2010 |
| N57D30U0 (F07 525d) | 155 kW (208 hp) at 4000 | 450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) at 1750-2500 | 5000/4250 | 2010 |
| N57D30O0 (E9x 330d) | 180 kW (241 hp) at 4000 | 520 N⋅m (384 lb⋅ft) at 1750-3000 | 5000/4500 | 2008 |
| N57D30O0 | 180 kW (241 hp) at 4000 | 540 N⋅m (398 lb⋅ft) at 1750-3000 | 5400/4500 | 2008 |
| N57D30O1 | 190 kW (255 hp) at 4000 | 560 N⋅m (413 lb⋅ft) at 1500-3000 | 5400/4300 | 2011 |
| N57D30T0 | 225 kW (302 hp) at 4400 | 600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft) at 1500-2500 | 5000/4750 | 2009 |
| N57D30T1 | 230 kW (308 hp) at 4400 | 630 N⋅m (465 lb⋅ft) at 1500-2500 | 5200/4600 | 2011 |
| N57S | 280 kW (375 hp) at 4000-4400 | 740 N⋅m (546 lb⋅ft) at 2000-3000 | 5400/4600 | 2012 |
BMW automotive engine directory
Design, development and variant notes
The N57 is an aluminium six-cylinder common-rail diesel family with Bosch piezo injectors. Single-, twin- and triple-turbo versions have different hardware and stated rail pressures.
Wikipedia discusses a technical issue associated with particular UK police operating patterns and engine fires. That account and BMW's reported statement should not be generalised into a diagnosis for every civilian vehicle.
Data adapted from the cited Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0. Production dates and fitments reflect that revision; verify the exact engine code, market and vehicle before applying a specification.
Sources
Curated reference notes. Applicability follows the cited sources; hardware testing by this wiki is not implied.
- Wikipedia: List of BMW engines. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1382309748; accessed 2026-11-10.
- Wikipedia: BMW N57. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1373193429; accessed 2026-11-10.
Further Wikipedia-sourced details
The following additional information is drawn from the cited Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. An open-ended date reflects the source snapshot, not confirmed current production or fitment.
Additional technical and variant notes
Wikipedia distinguishes N57D30O variants at 1,800 bar from N57D30T variants at 2,000 bar. It describes a single turbocharger for O versions, two for T versions and three for the N57S.
A market-dependent M Performance kit for N57D30O1 is listed at 210 kW and 600 N⋅m and uses a larger intercooler; the figures are for the kit, not every O1 engine.
Additional recorded applications
| Source version or rating | Vehicle application as recorded |
|---|---|
| N57D30 / N57D30U0 | 2010 - 2011 BMW 5 Series F10/F11 525d |
| N57D30 / N57D30U0 | 2010 - 2013 BMW 3 Series E90/E91/E92/E93 325d |
| N57D30 / N57D30O0 | 2008 - 2013 BMW 3 Series E90/E91/E92/E93 330d/330xd |
| N57D30 / N57D30O0 | 2010 - 2011 BMW 5 Series F10/F11 530d |
| N57D30 / N57D30O0 | 2009 - BMW 5 Series GT F07 530d GT/530d xDrive GT |
| N57D30 / N57D30O0 | 2008 - 2012 BMW 7 Series F01/F02 730d/730Ld |
| N57D30 / N57D30O0 | 2010 - 2013 BMW X5 E70 xDrive30d |
| N57D30 / N57D30O0 | 2010 - 2014 BMW X6 E71 xDrive30d |
| N57D30 / N57D30O1 | 2011 - 2016 BMW 5 Series F10/F11 530d |
| N57D30 / N57D30O1 | 2011 - BMW X3 F25 xDrive30d |
| N57D30 / N57D30O1 | 2011 - 2016 BMW X5 F15 xDrive35d |
| N57D30 / N57D30O1 | 2012 - 2019 BMW 3 Series F30/F31 330d |
| N57D30 / N57D30O1 | 2014 - BMW 4 Series F32/F33/F36 430d |
| N57D30 / N57D30O1 | 2012 - 2015 BMW 7 Series F01/F02 730d/730Ld |
| N57D30 / N57D30T0 | 2010 - 2011 BMW 5 Series F10/F11 535d |
| N57D30 / N57D30T0 | 2009 - 2017 BMW 5 Series GT F07 535d GT/535d xDrive GT |
| N57D30 / N57D30T0 | 2009 - 2015 BMW 7 Series F01 740d/740d xDrive |
| N57D30 / N57D30T0 | 2010 - 2013 BMW X5 E70 xDrive40d |
| N57D30 / N57D30T0 | 2010 - 2014 BMW X6 E71 xDrive40d |
| N57D30 / N57D30T1 | 2011 - 2016 BMW 5 Series F10/F11 535d |
| N57D30 / N57D30T1 | 2011 - 2018 BMW 6 Series F12/F13 640d |
| N57D30 / N57D30T1 | 2011 - BMW X3 F25 xDrive35d |
| N57D30 / N57D30T1 | 2013 - 2019 BMW 3 Series F30/F31 335d |
| N57D30 / N57D30T1 | 2014 - BMW 4 Series F32/F33/F36 435d |
| N57D30 / N57D30T1 | 2014 - BMW X4 F26 X4 xDrive35d |
| N57D30 / N57D30T1 | 2014 - BMW X5 F15 X5 xDrive40d |
| N57D30 / N57D30T1 | 2015 - BMW X6 F16 X6 xDrive40d |
| N57D30 / N57S (Tri-Turbo) | 2012 - 2017 BMW 5 Series F10/F11 M550d xDrive |
| N57D30 / N57S (Tri-Turbo) | 2012 - 2015 BMW 7 Series F01 750d xDrive |
| N57D30 / N57S (Tri-Turbo) | 2012 - 2015 BMW 7 Series F01 750Ld xDrive |
| N57D30 / N57S (Tri-Turbo) | 2012 - 2013 BMW X5 E70 M50d |
| N57D30 / N57S (Tri-Turbo) | 2012 - 2014 BMW X6 M50d |
| N57D30 / N57S (Tri-Turbo) | 2013 - 2018 BMW X5 F15 M50d |
| N57D30 / N57S (Tri-Turbo) | 2015 - 2018 BMW X6 F16 M50d |
Historical EGR cooler recall information
BMW's 2018 US safety-recall notice identifies certain vehicles with N47 and N57 diesel engines. It describes a possible coolant leak from the EGR cooler that can interact with hot soot, damage the intake manifold and, in extremely rare cases, increase fire risk. This is a historical, market-specific notice; it does not establish that every vehicle with either engine is affected. BMW recall notice published by NHTSA.
Recall applicability depends on the individual vehicle and market. Check a BMW vehicle with BMW UK.