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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 Subaru BRZ Comparison
BMW 5 Series
Subaru BRZ
2024 BMW
5 Series
vs
2024 Subaru
BRZ
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
60L
390 km
50L
440 to 475 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$114,900 - $134,900
$40,290 - $49,690
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Meaningful mechanical upgrades
- Still a usable daily driver
- Manual finally gets active safety
Misses
- Loses the spare wheel
- Extra focus doesn't come cheap
- You don't get more power to exploit the chassis
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)
NA
Colours Available
All models are available in the following finishes:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Ignition Red
- WR Blue Pearl
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
All finishes are no-cost options.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2993 | 2387 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 6, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 153kW - 223kW | 174kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4400 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 670Nm | 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 3700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.6 - 16.5 | 12.5 | |
