8.1
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
2022 BMW 5 Series vs 2024 Porsche Taycan Comparison
BMW 5 Series
Porsche Taycan
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8.1
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Based on the BMW 5 Series 20i M SPORT MHEV
Based on the Porsche Taycan
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
66L - 68L
152 to 721 km
NA
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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3 year
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CarExpert's Take
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
NA
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
NA
- Five Seat Interior (+$1,000)
- Alloy Pedals (+$700)
- Aluminium Sill Guards Illum/Personalised - Black (+$4,870)
- Black Alloy Wheels (+$2,500)
- Body Coloured Exterior Mirrors (+$1,120)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 4395 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L, 2.0L, 3.0L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO V8, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 390kW | 240kW - 580kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 290Nm - 750Nm | 345Nm - 1240Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 1800 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.2 - 16.5 | - | |
