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18 engines are listed against the BMW M5 on Engine Finder: BMW 525d M57, BMW M51D25 E36/E46 TDS Diesel, BMW M52B20 E36, BMW M52B20 E36/E46, BMW M52B23 E36/E46, BMW M52B25 E36 328i, BMW M52B25 E46 5HP19, BMW M52B28 E36/E46, BMW M52B28 E46, BMW M52B30 E36/E46, BMW M57 E60/E90 Diesel, M51D25, M52B20, M52B23, M52B25, M52B28, M52B30, M57D30. They cover 2.0- to 3.0-litre diesel and petrol units. Prices quoted on these listings run from R11,800 to R65,000.
| Engine | Capacity | Fuel | Power / torque | Also listed for | Price quoted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 525d M57 | 2.5L (2,497 cc) | Diesel | 130 kW / 390 Nm | BMW 5 Series E60, BMW 5 Series E61 | R45,000 – R65,000 |
| BMW M51D25 E36/E46 TDS Diesel | 2.5L (2,500 cc) | Diesel | 105 kW / 220 Nm | — | R11,800 – R12,800 |
| BMW M52B20 E36 | 2.0L (2,000 cc) | Petrol | 110 kW / 190 Nm | — | R15,600 – R17,600 |
| BMW M52B20 E36/E46 | 2.0L (2,000 cc) | Petrol | 110 kW / 190 Nm | — | R14,000 – R16,000 |
| BMW M52B23 E36/E46 | 2.3L (2,300 cc) | Petrol | 125 kW / 210 Nm | — | R14,000 – R16,000 |
| BMW M52B25 E36 328i | 2.5L (2,500 cc) | Petrol | 141 kW / 245 Nm | — | R18,300 – R20,300 |
| BMW M52B25 E46 5HP19 | 2.5L (2,500 cc) | Petrol | 141 kW / 245 Nm | — | R15,500 – R17,500 |
| BMW M52B28 E36/E46 | 2.8L (2,800 cc) | Petrol | 142 kW / 280 Nm | — | R25,500 – R27,500 |
| BMW M52B28 E46 | 2.8L (2,800 cc) | Petrol | 142 kW / 280 Nm | — | R16,000 – R18,000 |
| BMW M52B30 E36/E46 | 3.0L (3,000 cc) | Petrol | 170 kW / 320 Nm | — | R22,000 – R24,000 |
| BMW M57 E60/E90 Diesel | 3.0L (3,000 cc) | Diesel | 160 kW / 500 Nm | — | R22,200 – R24,200 |
| M51D25 | 2.5L (2,497 cc) | Diesel | 105 kW / 220 Nm | E36 325tds, E46 325tds | R11,800 – R12,800 |
| M52B20 | 2.0L (1,995 cc) | Petrol | 110 kW / 190 Nm | E36 320i, E46 320i | R15,600 – R17,600 |
| M52B23 | 2.3L (2,325 cc) | Petrol | 125 kW / 210 Nm | E36 323i, E46 323i | R14,000 – R16,000 |
| M52B25 | 2.5L (2,494 cc) | Petrol | 141 kW / 245 Nm | E36 325i, E46 325i | R18,300 – R20,300 |
| M52B28 | 2.8L (2,793 cc) | Petrol | 142 kW / 280 Nm | E36 328i, E46 328i | R16,000 – R18,000 |
| M52B30 | 3.0L (2,979 cc) | Petrol | 170 kW / 320 Nm | E36 330i, E46 330i | R22,000 – R24,000 |
| M57D30 | 3.0L (2,993 cc) | Diesel | 160 kW / 500 Nm | E60 530d, E90 330d | R22,200 – R24,200 |
Specs and prices are as recorded on each listing. Engines change between model years, so match the engine code stamped on your block, or ask the supplier to confirm it, before you buy.
It depends on the individual engine — its mileage, service history and how it was driven matter more than the model. Ask the supplier for the mileage and any history they have on the unit before you buy, and keep up regular servicing once it is fitted.
The cost of BMW M5 replacement engines varies based on the year model and condition. Used and reconditioned options are available at different price points.
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