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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 Porsche 911 Comparison
BMW 5 Series
Porsche 911
2024 BMW
5 Series
vs
2024 Porsche
911
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Luxury
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
60L
390 km
63L - 67L
592 to 1045 km
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$114,900 - $134,900
$277,800 - $660,500
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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
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's a lightweight 911 – enough said
- Chassis feels extra sharp
- More poke than Porsche claims with more noise
Misses
- Harder ride than Carrera or Carrera S
- It's not exactly a bargain
- Options can be steep
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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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2993 | 2981 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 4.0L, 3.0L, 3.6L, 3.7L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 6 | FLAT 6, FLAT TWIN TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 153kW - 223kW | 283kW - 478kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4400 | 6500 - 8500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 670Nm | 450Nm - 800Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1950 - 6300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.6 - 16.5 | 8.7 - 13.3 | |
