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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 | ||
BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1997 - 4395 | 1998 - 3799 | |
Size (L) | ||
4.4L, 2.0L, 3.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L, 3.8L | |
Induction | ||
BI TURBO V8, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6 | TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 - 32 | 16 - 32 | |
Power | ||
135kW - 390kW | 330kW - 580kW | |
Power RPM | ||
4000 - 5500 | 5500 - 6750 | |
Torque | ||
290Nm - 750Nm | 450Nm - 730Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1350 - 1800 | 1750 - 2250 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.2 - 16.5 | 9.44 - 9.7 |