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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.
Scott Collie
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 | ||
Type | ||
S/C & T/C MPFI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1995 - 3799 | 1998 - 2993 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L, 3.8L, 3.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
Induction | ||
S/C & T/C 4CYL, S/C & T/C V8, TWIN TURBO V6, S/C & T/C V6, TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO 4 | INLINE 6, TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 - 32 | 16 - 24 | |
Power | ||
243kW - 580kW | 153kW - 223kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5500 - 6750 | 4000 - 4400 | |
Torque | ||
450Nm - 730Nm | 330Nm - 670Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1750 - 4000 | 1500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
9.44 - 9.7 | 11.6 - 16.5 |