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BMW 5 Series Sedan Diesel 520d (A) Review

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This is an old car model that is no longer for sale by the local distributor since May 2015.

BMW 5 Series Sedan Diesel

Built in

Germany

(launched 2014)

Successor

BMW 5 Series Sedan Diesel (2017-2017)

User Ratings

1 review

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520d (A)

$257,800 (Apr 2015)

20.4km/L

181 bhp

8-speed (A) Steptronic

Specs | Features

535d M Sport (A)

$372,800 (Apr 2015)

17.9km/L

308 bhp

8-speed (A)

Specs | Features

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BMW 5 Series Sedan Diesel 520d (A) Review

The new 5 Series Diesel has been introduced to enhance BMW's local diesel product portfolio. But does it have what it takes to do so?

CONSUMER REVIEWS

4.0

1 Consumer Reviews

Great car for pottering around town. `

I've been driving the 520d for almost a year and I love it. In fact I've driven this 5 series model for a total of 3 years, but with different engines. Just a little background: I used to drive the 523i for 2 years prior and although it was a great car, it was a bit of a gas guzzler ~8-9km/l and had several small issues so I traded it up. I have a PI model (imported from UK) because PML did not have a diesel 5er back then. I have upgraded comfort seats, premium hi-fi and factory fitted m-sports kit. I would say the seats were the biggest improvement for me, and if you have the budget to spec your own car, go for the comfort seats. If you listen to music a lot, go for the premium hi-fi too. It's a big difference from the base spec hi-fi which is rather poor. This is why I rated this 3/5 on features because the base spec from PML lacked all the little creature comforts that should have come with a luxury sedan. The facelifted 520d, or the entire 5 series range in general, is certainly much improved. I would highly recommend the 535d if budget allows as it is a much better and smoother engine.