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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
2023 Lotus Elise vs 2024 BMW 5 Series Comparison
Lotus Elise
BMW 5 Series
2023 Lotus
Elise
vs
2024 BMW
5 Series
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Fun
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
40L - 48L
312 to 374 km
NA
Warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$97,990 - $109,990
$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
- Alcantara Sill Covers (+$599)
- Black Pack (+$1,099)
- Cruise Control (+$299)
- Carbon Fibre Front Access Panel (+$2,399)
- Carbon Fibre Hard Top (+$7,999)
- 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
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| SUPERCHARGED MPFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1798 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| SUPERCHARGED 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 179kW - 183kW | 153kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7200 | 4400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 244Nm | 330Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.5 | 11.6 | |
