8.1
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 BMW 5 Series vs 2023 Porsche Taycan Comparison
BMW 5 Series
Porsche Taycan
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2023 Porsche
Taycan
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CarExpert Score
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8.1
8.4
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Based on the BMW 5 Series 20i M SPORT MHEV
Based on the Porsche Taycan 4 CROSS TURISMO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
60L
390 km
NA
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$114,900 - $134,900
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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
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- So much better to look at than an SUV
- Benchmark ride and handling
- State-of-the-art tech that works seamlessly
Misses
- Boot space isn't massive given its length
- It's not cheap, nor are the options
- Service costs are a bit pricey too
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
- 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)
- Five Seat Interior (+$1,000)
- Alloy Pedals (+$700)
- Aluminium Sill Guards Illum/Personalised - Black (+$4,870)
- Black Alloy Wheels (+$2,500)
- Body Coloured Exterior Mirrors (+$1,120)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2993 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 6, TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 153kW - 223kW | 240kW - 460kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4400 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 670Nm | 345Nm - 1050Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.6 - 16.5 | - | |
