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2024 BMW 520i review
The new BMW 5 Series only has one petrol engine option in Australia – which will leave traditionalists longing for more.
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Scott Collie
Audi A6 vs BMW 5 Series Comparison
Audi A6
BMW 5 Series
2024 Audi
A6
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2024 BMW
5 Series
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8.1
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Based on the Audi A6
Based on the BMW 5 Series 20i M SPORT MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
63L
397 to 466 km
60L
390 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$94,175 - $126,484
$114,900 - $134,900
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CarExpert's Take
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Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Show-stopping interior
- Ultra refined driving dynamics
- Engine packs a punch for a four-pot...
Misses
- ...but not compared to what the 5er has usually offered
- More expensive than ever
- Higher-tech interior isn't easier to navigate
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$2,200)
- 21 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$3,800)
- Comfort Pack (+$5,700)
- Enhancement Pack - Alternative Pricing (+$10,400)
- Enhancement Pack (+$5,400)
- Enhancement Pack - Special (+$7,800)
Reviews
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Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 - 2995 | 1998 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4, TURBO V6 | TURBO 4, INLINE 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 250kW | 153kW - 223kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 600Nm | 330Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1370 - 2750 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 16 | 11.6 - 16.5 | |
