BMW M57D30 Engine

Specifications & Problems

Introduction:
The BMW M57 is a straight line 6-cylinders diesel
engine manufactured first in 1998. It won the
"2.5L 3 L" category of the "International Engine
of the Year award" for 1999 through 2002. The
downgraded twin-turbocharger version won that
award in 2005 and 2006. Again in 2009 it won this
award third time. M57D30 diesel unit also called
M57D29.

M57TUD30:
M57TUD30 was introduced in 2002. It actually
capable of producing 160 kW (215 hp) at 4000
rpm and 500 N.m (370 lb.ft) of torque at 20002750 rpm, but it was tweaked for 150 kW (201
hp) at 4000 rpm and 410 N.m (300 lb.ft) of torque
at 1500-3250 rpm for year 2003 and again for 200
kW (268 hp) at 4000 rpm and 560 N.m (410 lb.ft)
of torque at 2000-2250 rpm in year 2004.

M57TU2D30:
M57TU2D30 was introduced in 2007, making its
first entry in the face lifted E60 and E61.
M57TU2D30-UL: 197 PS (145 kW; 194 hp)@20003250
M57TU2D30: 231 PS (170 kW; 228 hp)@20003250
M57TU2D30: 235 PS (173 kW; 232 hp)@4000, 500
N.m (370 lb.ft)@2000-3250
M57TU2D30-TOP: 286 PS (210 kW; 282 hp), 580 N.m (430 lb.ft)

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Models
Engine code

Displacement

Power, Torque@rpm

Redline (rpm)

184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp)@4000, 390

N.m (290 lb.ft)@1750-3200
2,926 cc
M57D30

(2.926 L; 178.6 cu in)

184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp)@4000, 410

N.m (300 lb.ft)@2000-3000
193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp)@4000, 410
N.m (300 lb.ft)@1750-3000
204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp)@4000, 410
N.m (300 lb.ft)@1500-3250

2,993 cc
M57TUD30

M57TU2D30

(2.993 L; 182.6 cu in)

2,993 cc
(2.993 L; 182.6 cu in)

1998

1998

4750

2000
2002
4750
2003

218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp)@4000, 500

N.m (370 lb.ft)@2000-2750
272 PS (200 kW; 268 hp)@4000, 560
N.m (410 lb.ft)@2000-2250
231 PS (170 kW; 228 hp)@4000, 500
N.m (370 lb.ft)@2000-2750

Year

2004

5000

2005
4750

286 PS (210 kW; 282 hp)@4000, 580

N.m (430 lb.ft)@2000-2250

2004

Information About M57 Engines

6-cylinder inline DOHC 24-valves turbocharged diesel engine

Predecessor:

M51

Displacement range:

Built from:
2497cm3 - 2993cm3

Fuel:

1998-now

Diesel

Engine

Displacement

Power

M57 D30 O2

2993 cm3

160 kW / 218 HP at 4000 rpm

500 Nm at 1750 rpm

M57 D30 O2

2993 cm3

170 kW / 231 HP at 4000 rpm

500 Nm at 1750 rpm

M57 D30 O2

2993 cm3

170 kW / 231 HP at 4000 rpm

520 Nm at 2000 rpm

M57 D30 O2

2993 cm3

173 kW / 235 HP at 4000 rpm

500 Nm at 1750 rpm

M57 D30 O2

2993 cm3

173 kW / 235 HP at 4000 rpm

520 Nm at 2000 rpm

M57 D30 O2

2993 cm3

180 kW / 245 HP at 4000 rpm

520 Nm at 1750 rpm

M57 D30 O2

2993 cm3

180 kW / 245 HP at 4000 rpm

540 Nm at 1750 rpm

Common Problems:
The M57D30 engine was developed in 1998
and became quite popular in those days. The
only issue it developed in the early models was
known of breathers (Swirl Flaps) malfunction,
causing the turbo to suck the oil in and messing
up the revs badly. The later models fixed that
problem though.

Torque

Models & Years

BMW 730d Engine, 3.0 (E38), M57D30 / 306D1 Fits 00-01
BMW X5 Diesel Engine, 3.0 (E53), M57D30 / 306D1 Fits 00-03
BMW 530d Engine, 3.0 (E39), M57D30 / 306D1 Fits 00-03
BMW 530d Engine, 3.0 (E39), M57D30 / 306D1 Fits 98-03
BMW 730d Engine, 3.0 (E38), M57D30 / 306D1 Fits 98-02
BMW 330d Engine, 3.0 (E46), M57D30 / 306D1 Fits 99-03
BMW 730d Engine, 3.0 (E38), M57D30 / 306D2 Fits 02-05
BMW 530d Engine,
3.0 (E39), M57D30 / 306D2 Fits 03-06
BMW X3 Diesel Engine, 3.0 (E83), M57D30 / 306D2 Fits 03-06
BMW 330d Engine, 3.0 (E46), M57D30 / 306D2 Fits 03-07
BMW X5 Diesel Engine, 3.0 (E53), M57D30 / 306D2 Fits 03-07
BMW 530d Engine, 3.0 (E60/61), M57D30 / 306D3 Fits 05-07
BMW 330d Engine, 3.0 (E46), M57D30 / 306D3 Fits 05-08
BMW 730d Engine, 3.0 (E65/66), M57D30 / 306D3 Fits 05-08
BMW X3 Diesel Engine, 3.0 (E83), M57D30 / 306D3 Fits 05-10
BMW X5 Diesel Engine, 3.0 (E53), M57D30 / 306D3 Fits 06-10
BMW 325d Engine, 3.0 (E90/91/92/93), M57D30 / 306D3 Fits 07-10
BMW 525d Engine, 3.0 (E60/61), M57D30 / 306D3 Fits 07-10
BMW 530d Engine, 3.0 (E60/61), M57D30 / 306D3 Fits 07-10
BMW X6 Diesel Engine, 3.0 (E71/72), M57D30 / 306D3 Fits 08-10
BMW 325d Engine, 3.0 (E90/91/92/93), M57D30 / 306D5 Fits 06-10
BMW 635d Engine, 3.0 (E63/64), M57D30 / 306D5 Fits 07-11