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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 | ||
The new BMW 5 Series only has one petrol engine option in Australia – which will leave traditionalists longing for more.
Scott Collie
At more than $80,000 this French PHEV wagon isn’t going to be the best choice for all buyers – but damn it's a lovely car.
Matt Campbell
Type | ||
BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1997 - 4395 | 1598 | |
Size (L) | ||
4.4L, 2.0L, 3.0L | 1.6L | |
Induction | ||
BI TURBO V8, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6 | TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 - 32 | 16 | |
Power | ||
135kW - 390kW | 133kW | |
Power RPM | ||
4000 - 5500 | 6000 | |
Torque | ||
290Nm - 750Nm | 300Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1350 - 1800 | 3000 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.2 - 16.5 | 10.8 |