E91, compare every engine
All 17 variants in this chassis on one screen. Identical body, identical electronics, identical suspension. Everything below is a consequence of which engine is in the bay.
Full comparison
| Variant | Years | Power | Torque | Fuel | Transmissions | Economy | Risk | Issues | Worst single repair | Band | Good buy | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316d N47 | 2009–2011 | 116 PS | 260 Nm | diesel | 6-sp manual | 5–6.5 | R5 | 16 | €2,500 | €3,800–€6,950 | €4,450 | Avoid unless documented |
| 318i N46 | 2005–2011 | 143 PS | 190 Nm | petrol | 6-sp manual, 6-sp automatic (ZF) | 8.5–10 | R3 | 14 | €2,500 | €2,750–€6,000 | €3,300 | Buy with conditions |
| 318d N47 | 2007–2011 | 143 PS | 300 Nm | diesel | 6-sp manual, 6-sp automatic (ZF) | 5–6.5 | R5 | 18 | €2,500 | €3,700–€7,400 | €4,350 | Avoid unless documented |
| 320i N46 | 2005–2007 | 150 PS | 200 Nm | petrol | 6-sp manual, 6-sp automatic (ZF) | 8.5–10 | R3 | 14 | €2,500 | €3,050–€5,850 | €3,600 | Buy with conditions |
| 320d M47 | 2005–2007 | 163 PS | 340 Nm | diesel | 6-sp manual, 6-sp automatic (ZF) | 5.5–7 | R3 | 16 | €2,500 | €3,400–€6,450 | €4,050 | Buy |
| 320i N43 | 2007–2011 | 170 PS | 210 Nm | petrol | 6-sp manual, 6-sp automatic (ZF) | 7.5–9 | R4 | 17 | €2,500 | €3,500–€7,650 | €4,200 | Caution |
| 323i N52 | 2005–2007 | 177 PS | 230 Nm | petrol | 6-sp manual, 6-sp automatic (ZF) | 9–11 | R2 | 18 | €2,500 | €3,600–€7,000 | €4,300 | Buy |
| 320d N47 | 2007–2012 | 177 PS | 350 Nm | diesel | 6-sp manual, 6-sp automatic (ZF) | 5–6.5 | R5 | 18 | €2,500 | €3,900–€8,100 | €4,650 | Avoid unless documented |
| 325d M57 | 2006–2010 | 197 PS | 400 Nm | diesel | 6-sp manual, 6-sp automatic (ZF) | 6–7.5 | R2 | 18 | €2,500 | €4,650–€9,450 | €5,500 | Buy |
| 325d N57 | 2010–2012 | 204 PS | 430 Nm | diesel | 6-sp manual, 6-sp automatic (ZF) | 5.5–7 | R3 | 19 | €3,000 | €6,450–€11,800 | €7,650 | Buy |
| 325i N52 | 2005–2007 | 218 PS | 250 Nm | petrol | 6-sp manual, 6-sp automatic (ZF) | 9–11.5 | R2 | 18 | €2,500 | €4,250–€8,250 | €5,050 | Buy |
| 325i N53 | 2007–2012 | 218 PS | 270 Nm | petrol | 6-sp manual, 6-sp automatic (ZF) | 8.5–10.5 | R4 | 19 | €2,500 | €4,650–€9,950 | €5,550 | Buy with conditions |
| 330d M57 | 2005–2008 | 231 PS | 500 Nm | diesel | 6-sp manual, 6-sp automatic (ZF) | 6.5–8 | R2 | 18 | €2,500 | €5,300–€11,100 | €6,300 | Strong buy |
| 328i N52 | 2006–2012 | 234 PS | 270 Nm | petrol | 6-sp manual, 6-sp automatic (ZF) | 9–11.5 | R2 | 18 | €2,500 | €4,550–€9,700 | €5,450 | Strong buy |
| 330d N57 | 2008–2012 | 245 PS | 520 Nm | diesel | 6-sp manual, 6-sp automatic (ZF) | 6–7.5 | R3 | 19 | €3,000 | €7,650–€14,350 | €9,050 | Strong buy |
| 330i N52 | 2005–2007 | 272 PS | 315 Nm | petrol | 6-sp manual, 6-sp automatic (ZF) | 9.5–12 | R2 | 18 | €2,500 | €5,000–€9,750 | €5,950 | Strong buy |
| 330i N53 | 2007–2011 | 272 PS | 315 Nm | petrol | 6-sp manual, 6-sp automatic (ZF) | 9–11 | R4 | 19 | €2,500 | €5,300–€11,300 | €6,350 | Buy with conditions |
Issue overlap by engine. The row that decides it
| Issue | Cost | N47 | N46 | M47 | N43 | N52 | M57 | N57 | N53 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear timing chain wear | €1,800–€3,000 | · | · | · | · | · | · | ● | · |
| Rear timing chain failurewalk away | €1,500–€2,500 | ● | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| DPF clogging and forced regeneration | €250–€1,800 | ● | · | ● | · | · | ● | ● | · |
| Timing chain and guide wear | €1,000–€1,800 | · | ● | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Timing chain tensioner rattle | €300–€1,400 | · | · | · | ● | · | · | · | · |
| Injector seal leak (soot around injectors) | €400–€1,400 | · | · | · | · | · | ● | · | · |
| Variable-vane turbo actuator sticking | €400–€1,200 | ● | · | ● | · | · | ● | ● | · |
| EGR cooler leak | €400–€1,000 | ● | · | · | · | · | · | ● | · |
| High-pressure fuel pump failure | €600–€950 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | ● |
| Swirl flap wear and ingestion | €400–€900 | ● | · | ● | · | · | ● | ● | · |
| Cold-start lifter tick and VANOS rattle | €150–€900 | · | · | · | · | ● | · | · | · |
| Electric water pump and thermostat failure | €500–€800 | · | · | · | · | ● | · | · | ● |
| Carbon buildup on intake valves | €400–€700 | · | · | · | ● | · | · | · | ● |
| NOx sensor failure | €300–€600 | · | · | · | ● | · | · | · | ● |
| Oil filter housing gasket leak | €300–€600 | · | · | · | · | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Piezo injector failure (lean-burn petrol) | €350–€500 | · | · | · | ● | · | · | · | ● |
| Valve cover gasket leak | €250–€500 | · | · | · | · | ● | · | · | · |
| Eccentric shaft sensor leak | €250–€450 | · | · | · | · | ● | · | · | · |
Only engine-differentiating issues are listed. 13 further issues apply to every engine in this chassis. Cooling, electrics, suspension and the gearbox, and are on the chassis page.
Cross-chassis comparison
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