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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
Ford Mustang vs BMW 5 Series Comparison
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BMW 5 Series
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2024 BMW
5 Series
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Fun
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
61L
573 to 830 km
60L
390 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$64,990 - $97,990
$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
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
- 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)
Colours Available
Race Red and Oxford White are no-cost options across the entire range, with the following colours a $910 option:
- Shadow Black
- Vapour Blue
- Atlas Blue
- Grabber Blue
- Dark Matter Grey
- Carbonised Grey
- Iconic Silver (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Rapid Red (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Yellow Splash (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Blue Ember (only available in Dark Horse with Dark Horse Appearance Pack)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2300 - 5038 | 1998 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.0L, 0.0, 2.3L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8, NOT APPLICABLE, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 198kW - 347kW | 153kW - 223kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 7250 | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 430Nm - 556Nm | 330Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 4850 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11 | 11.6 - 16.5 | |
