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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
McLaren 540C vs BMW 5 Series Comparison
McLaren 540C
BMW 5 Series
2024 McLaren
540C
vs
2024 BMW
5 Series
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Luxury
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
72L
770 km
60L
390 km
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
3 year - 5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$350,000
$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 (+$1,360)
- Alloy Wheels Special (+$7,180)
- Alloy Wheels - Premium (+$9,500)
- Car Cover Set (+$1,220)
- Carbon-Ceramic Brakes (+$19,880)
- 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)
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO MPFI | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3799 | 1998 - 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.8L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | INLINE 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 397kW | 153kW - 223kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7500 | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 540Nm | 330Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3500 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 11.6 - 16.5 | |
