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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
Aston Martin Vantage vs BMW 5 Series Comparison
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BMW 5 Series
2024 Aston Martin
Vantage
vs
2024 BMW
5 Series
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Luxury
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
73L
752 to 847 km
NA
Warranty
2 year - 3 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$299,950 - $368,800
$114,900
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CarExpert's Take
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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
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
NA
- 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)
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO MPFI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3982 - 5935 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 5.9L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8, V8 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL VARIABLE QUAD OVERHEAD CAM, QUAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 375kW - 393kW | 153kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 685Nm | 330Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 5000 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 11.6 | |
