BMW M57

BMW M57
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
Production1998–2013
Layout
ConfigurationInline-6
Displacement2,497 cc (152.4 cu in)
2,926 cc (178.6 cu in)
2,993 cc (182.6 cu in)
Cylinder bore80 mm (3.15 in)
84 mm (3.31 in)
Piston stroke75.1 mm (2.96 in)
82.8 mm (3.26 in)
88 mm (3.46 in)
90 mm (3.54 in)
Cylinder block materialCast iron
Aluminum (TÜ2 onwards)
ValvetrainDOHC
Compression ratio16.5-18.0:1
RPM range
Max. engine speed4750
Combustion
TurbochargerSingle Garrett or BorgWarner twin-turbochargers with intercooler
Fuel systemCommon rail direct injection
ManagementBosch DDE 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 or 7.3 (US Models)
Fuel typeDiesel fuel (DIN EN 590)
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Output
Power output120–210 kW (161–282 hp)
Torque output350–580 N⋅m (258–428 lb⋅ft)
Chronology
PredecessorBMW M51
SuccessorBMW N57
Sound of the engine in a BMW E39

The BMW M57 is a straight-6 diesel engine produced from 1998 up to 2013 in BMW's upper Austrian engine plant in Steyr.