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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
Mercedes-AMG CLS vs BMW 5 Series Comparison
Mercedes-AMG CLS
BMW 5 Series
2024 Mercedes-AMG
CLS
vs
2024 BMW
5 Series
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG CLS
Based on the BMW 5 Series 20i M SPORT MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
80L
736 km
60L
390 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$183,600 - $197,600
$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
- Carbon Fibre Exterior Pack (+$3,800)
- Magno Paint (+$4,900)
- 21 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$3,800)
- Comfort Pack (+$5,700)
- Enhancement Pack - Alternative Pricing (+$10,400)
- Enhancement Pack (+$4,200)
- Enhancement Pack - Special (+$7,800)
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Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2999 | 1998 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO 6 | INLINE 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 320kW | 153kW - 223kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6100 | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm | 330Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 11.6 - 16.5 | |
