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