MAF Sensor OEM or Bosch

tliartis · 05-10-2023, 05:21 PM

All,

I need to replace my MAF sensors on my 2015 650 Gran Coupe. Through BMW Parts they are like $280. On FCP Euro they have a Bosch one for $71. That’s a pretty big difference when switching out both. Is there any benefit to OEM over the Bosch in the link below?
I appreciate any help.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...sch-0280218417

Opie55 · 05-10-2023, 06:25 PM

BMW does not make MAF sensors. Somebody else makes them and puts BMW's name and part number on them. There are only so many makers. The OEM may well be a Bosch with a BMW logo. Somebody here probably knows, but you could try Googling something like "Who makes BMW MAF sensors?" Personally I'd probably buy the Bosch.

tliartis · 05-10-2023, 06:39 PM

The BMW Genuine is made by Bosch. I’ve seen some people said buy the cheaper and others say buy the Genuine BMW for how important the part is. Not sure if anyone has first hand experience with something like this. I feel like FCP Euro saying the $71 is OE and fits would be correct give the size of the company vs buying off some random person on ebay

SWFLf10 · 05-10-2023, 11:02 PM

I personally buy whatever shows as OE if they have that option at FCP. OE means that’s the exact same part as what the car manufacturer uses, just with the logo removed.

I’ve seen it on firsthand on parts I’ve ordered where there’s a small round section ground out that you can tell was obviously the BMW logo.

And Bosch is a well know car part manufacturer and is generally trusted for parts.

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tliartis Private First Class 13 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2020 X4M Competition Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: charleston, sc iTrader: (0)	MAF Sensor OEM or Bosch All, I need to replace my MAF sensors on my 2015 650 Gran Coupe. Through BMW Parts they are like $280. On FCP Euro they have a Bosch one for $71. That’s a pretty big difference when switching out both. Is there any benefit to OEM over the Bosch in the link below? I appreciate any help. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...sch-0280218417
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Opie55 Colonel 1195 Rep 2,907 Posts Drives: '15 650i Convertible Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: US iTrader: (0)	BMW does not make MAF sensors. Somebody else makes them and puts BMW's name and part number on them. There are only so many makers. The OEM may well be a Bosch with a BMW logo. Somebody here probably knows, but you could try Googling something like "Who makes BMW MAF sensors?" Personally I'd probably buy the Bosch.
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tliartis Private First Class 13 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2020 X4M Competition Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: charleston, sc iTrader: (0)	The BMW Genuine is made by Bosch. I’ve seen some people said buy the cheaper and others say buy the Genuine BMW for how important the part is. Not sure if anyone has first hand experience with something like this. I feel like FCP Euro saying the $71 is OE and fits would be correct give the size of the company vs buying off some random person on ebay
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SWFLf10 Captain 374 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 2016 Alpina B6, 2015 535i Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW Alpina B6 ... [10.00] 2015 BMW 535i [8.83]	I personally buy whatever shows as OE if they have that option at FCP. OE means that’s the exact same part as what the car manufacturer uses, just with the logo removed. I’ve seen it on firsthand on parts I’ve ordered where there’s a small round section ground out that you can tell was obviously the BMW logo. And Bosch is a well know car part manufacturer and is generally trusted for parts.
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