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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
BMW 5 Series vs Chevrolet Corvette Comparison
BMW 5 Series
Chevrolet Corvette
2024 BMW
5 Series
vs
2024 Chevrolet
Corvette
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
60L
390 km
NA
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$114,900 - $134,900
$175,000 - $336,000
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Immensely mature to drive
- Clever tech
- More practical than you’d think
Misses
- Short warranty
- Some fit and finish concerns
- Competition seats a bit uncomfy
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)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$1,300)
- Stealth Interior Trim Package (+$1,560)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2993 | 5463 - 6162 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 6.2L, 5.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 6, TURBO 4 | V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 153kW - 223kW | 369kW - 500kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4400 | 6450 - 8400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 670Nm | 623Nm - 806Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 5150 - 6300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.6 - 16.5 | 11.5 - 12.5 | |
