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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
Lotus Emira vs BMW 5 Series Comparison
Lotus Emira
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BMW 5 Series
2024 Lotus
Emira
vs
2024 BMW
5 Series
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Fun
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
52L
588 km
60L
390 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$199,990 - $213,990
$114,900 - $134,900
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CarExpert's Take
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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
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
- Alcantara Steering Wheel with Coloured Marker (+$999)
- Extended Black Styling Package (+$2,999)
- Home Link (+$499)
- Leather Steering Wheel with Coloured Marker (+$999)
- Scorpion Tracker (+$1,299)
- 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 | ||
| SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 - 3456 | 1998 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| V6, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 268kW - 298kW | 153kW - 223kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6800 | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 430Nm | 330Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9 - 10.8 | 11.6 - 16.5 | |
