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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 Mercedes-Benz EQE Comparison
BMW 5 Series
Mercedes-Benz EQE
2024 BMW
5 Series
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
EQE
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Luxury
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
60L
390 km
NA
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$114,900 - $134,900
$133,575 - $153,600
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, refined and comfy
- MBUX 2.0 remains a highlight
- Sharp pricing against rivals
Misses
- Expensive servicing
- Styling continues to polarise
- Back seat, boot could be more spacious
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)
- Guard 360 degrees Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,600)
- MBUX Hyperscreen (+$6,700)
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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 | 180kW - 215kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4400 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 670Nm | 550Nm - 765Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.6 - 16.5 | - | |
