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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 Nissan Nissan Z Comparison
BMW 5 Series
Nissan Nissan Z
2024 BMW
5 Series
vs
2024 Nissan
Nissan Z
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
62L
608 to 670 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$114,900
$75,800 - $94,000
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
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
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- She's a looker
- Tangible upgrades over standard Z
- Old-school character has appeal
Misses
- $100,000 on the road
- Still remnants of 370Z DNA
- Not as fast or as polished as a Supra
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
- 20 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$1,600)
- 21 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$3,800)
- Comfort Pack (+$5,700)
- Enhancement Pack - Alternative Pricing (+$10,400)
- Enhancement Pack (+$5,400)
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,200)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 2997 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 153kW | 298kW - 309kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4400 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm | 475Nm - 520Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.6 | 10.3 | |
