8.1
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 Maserati Ghibli Comparison
BMW 5 Series
Maserati Ghibli
2024 BMW
5 Series
vs
2024 Maserati
Ghibli
How they stack...
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8.1
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Based on the BMW 5 Series 20i M SPORT MHEV
Based on the Maserati Ghibli
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
80L
648 to 1040 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$114,900
$139,990 - $279,600
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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
NA
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)
- Alarm System/Remote Anti Theft (+$1,212)
- Acoustic Laminated Rear Door Glass (+$2,214)
- Heated Rear Seats (+$1,049)
- Mica Paint (+$2,663)
- Metallescent Paint (+$2,663)
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | S/C & T/C MPFI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1995 - 3799 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 3.8L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | S/C & T/C 4CYL, S/C & T/C V8, TWIN TURBO V6, S/C & T/C V6, TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 153kW | 243kW - 580kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4400 | 5500 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm | 450Nm - 730Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1750 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.6 | 9.44 - 9.7 | |
