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.
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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.