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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 Lexus LC Comparison
BMW 5 Series
Lexus LC
2024 BMW
5 Series
vs
2024 Lexus
LC
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Luxury
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
60L
390 km
82L
951 to 1041 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
4 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$114,900 - $134,900
$203,550 - $219,270
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Top-down thrills
- Beautiful V8 soundtrack
- Looks and feels very special
Misses
- One thirsty mama
- Useless rear seats
- Odd transmission clunk at low speeds
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2993 | 4969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 5.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 6, TURBO 4 | V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 153kW - 223kW | 321kW - 351kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4400 | 7100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 670Nm | 540Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.6 - 16.5 | 12.3 | |
