Road TestCar reviews - BMW - 5 Series - 520iBMW modelsOverviewThere is a lot to like about BMW's entry-level 520i, and not just the starting price13 Jul 2012 BMW has embraced the engine ‘downsizing’ trend, with its acclaimed 2.0-litre TwinPower turbo engine now powering its range-opening 5 Series sedan, the 520i. While power outputs of 135kW and 270Nm seem modest, the clever eight-speed transmission and a wide torque band afforded by the turbocharger help the 520i punch above its weight. With a starting price of under $80,000, the car substantially undercuts other petrol 5 Series variants – the better-specified 528i uses a higher-tuned version of the same engine – and such is its level of competency that it should prove hard to look past for prospective buyers. Model release date: 1 February 2012 to 1 September 2013 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelEMPHASISING the recent shift to smaller capacity, turbocharged engines for greater efficiency as well as performance, the entry-level petrol version of the previous 5 Series, the 523i, was powered by a 2.5-litre straight-six with 140kW and 230Nm of torque. |
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