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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 Peugeot 508 Comparison
BMW 5 Series
Peugeot 508
2024 BMW
5 Series
vs
2024 Peugeot
508
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How they stack...
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Based on the BMW 5 Series 20i M SPORT MHEV
Based on the Peugeot 508 GT PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
60L
390 km
43L - 62L
77 to 391 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year - 5 year
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warranty
5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$114,900 - $134,900
$57,490 - $82,915
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Real-world EV capability
- Gorgeous styling inside and out
- Real-world efficiency
Misses
- Good, but not $80K-plus good
- Already outdated by facelift in Europe
- Forces 508 buyers into PHEV life
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$690)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2993 | 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 6, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 153kW - 223kW | 133kW - 165kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4400 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 670Nm | 300Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 2750 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.6 - 16.5 | 10.5 - 10.8 | |
