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
2023 BMW 5 Series vs 2024 Audi A7 Comparison
BMW 5 Series
Audi A7
2023 BMW
5 Series
vs
2024 Audi
A7
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.1
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Based on the BMW 5 Series 20i M SPORT MHEV
Based on the Audi A7
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
60L - 68L
138 to 721 km
63L
460 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
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$124,169 - $141,869
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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
- HD Matrix Headlights with Laser Light (+$2,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Premium Plus Package (+$8,800)
- Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$3,600)
Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 4395 | 1984 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L, 4.4L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, BI TURBO V8 | TURBO V6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 390kW | 180kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5500 | 5000 - 5200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 290Nm - 750Nm | 370Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 1800 | 1600 - 1730 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.2 - 16.5 | 9.6 - 10.8 | |
