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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
2023 BMW 5 Series M550i xDRIVE PURE LCI vs 2023 BMW 5 Series 20i M SPORT LCI Comparison
BMW 5 Series
BMW 5 Series
2023 BMW 5 Series
M550i xDRIVE PURE LCI
vs
2023 BMW 5 Series
20i M SPORT LCI
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How they stack...
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Based on the BMW 5 Series 20i M SPORT MHEV
Based on the BMW 5 Series 20i M SPORT MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
68L
721 km
68L
422 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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CarExpert's Take
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
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
- Individual Interior Trim (+$800)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,000)
- Power Sunroof - Glass (+$3,000)
- Climate Control - 4 Zone (+$1,100)
- Ambient Air Package (+$650)
- Adaptive Suspension (+$1,400)
- Alarm System/Remote Anti Theft (+$950)
- Active Seat Ventilation (+$1,500)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 4395 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.4L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO V8 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 390kW | 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 750Nm | 290Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 | 1350 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10.2 | |
