New Diesel for BMW 5 Series
December 4, 2007 by George Skentzos
The luxurious BMW 5 Series range now includes the new 520d sedan, consolidating BMW’s status as the leader in the premium diesel market in Australia.
The new 520d uses the same all-alloy 2.0-litre engine from the recently announced X3 2.0d Sports Activity Vehicle, adding another turbo-diesel option to the range and supplementing the six-cylinder 530d.
The four-cylinder unit features second-generation common rail fuel injection and variable-geometry turbocharger, producing 125kW at a comfortable 4000rpm, with 340Nm available from just 1750rpm.
Coupled with BMW’s six-speed automatic transmission, the new diesel engine will accelerate the 520d from zero to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds, yet retains fuel consumption of merely 6.1 litres/100 km on the combined cycle.
In addition to the new engine, the 520d possesses all the features you would expect from a BMW 5 Series, including ABS, Dynamic Stability Control, Automatic Stability Control Plus Traction, and eight airbags.
Equipment levels are equally impressive, sporting 16-inch alloy wheels, high-gloss wood interior trim in Bamboo grain, Control Display with 6.5″ colour monitor and Radio Navigation, Bluetooth preparation, dual automatic climate control, multi-function leather steering wheel, and power adjustment for front-seat backrest angle and height.
The new BMW 520d Automatic is priced from $79,900 and makes the 5 Series accessible to an even wider range of Australian luxury car buyers.
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Nice combo. When are local manufacturers going to get themselves organised for the emerging diesel rush and give buyers the option?
How else would you blow 90k (more with options) on a 4 cylinder luxury car?
You’d be crazy to go the 2.0 in the 5 series! She’s no lightweight!
Id want a hair drier attached……maybe 2!