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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 Genesis GV80 Comparison
BMW 5 Series
Genesis GV80
2024 BMW
5 Series
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2024 Genesis
GV80
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Based on the BMW 5 Series 20i M SPORT MHEV
Based on the Genesis GV80 3.5T AWD LUX COUPE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
60L
390 km
80L
704 to 952 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$114,900 - $134,900
$90,476 - $139,414
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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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Gorgeous styling inside and out
- Best-in-class interior quality, finish
- Super luxury with a bit of fun thrown in
Misses
- Incessant active safety warnings
- No wireless Apple CarPlay... yet
- Feels its weight
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 (+$5,400)
- Enhancement Pack - Special (+$7,800)
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Colours Available
Matte paint is a $2000 option.
The following gloss finishes are available:
- Uyuni White
- Savile Silver
- Himalayan Grey
- Vik Black
- Cardiff Green
- Adriatic Blue
- Barossa Burgundy
The matte finishes comprise:
- Matterhorn White
- Melbourne Grey
- Brunswick Green
There are five interior colourways available, each with a choice of open pore wood trims:
- Obsidian Black, with Black Ash or Metallic Ash
- Vanilla Beige, with Black Ash or Metallic Ash
- Urban Brown, with Olive Ash or Birch
- Dune Beige, with Black Ash or Olive Ash
- Smoky Green, with Black Ash or Olive Ash
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | DUAL DIRECT MPFI, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2993 | 2497 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 2.5L, 3.5L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 6 | TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 153kW - 223kW | 204kW - 279kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4400 | 3800 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 670Nm | 422Nm - 588Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1300 - 1650 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.6 - 16.5 | 10.5 - 16 | |
