The 2025 BMW 520i, the base model of the popular luxury sedan, offers a smooth ride and efficient engine, but falls short in performance and interior quality.
PROS ›› A beautifully smooth cruiser, efficient engine, great driver-assistance tech CONS ›› Some cheap interior materials, unexciting performance, high sticker price The BMW 5-Series has always been an important staple in the brand’s line-up, serving as the entry into its luxury vehicles. It’s a true automotive great.
However, when most people think of the 5-Series, they probably picture one of the high-end models, like the 540i xDrive, one of the new all-electric i5s, or the daddy of the family – the M5. We were intrigued to see what the G60-series is like in its most basic form, the 520i, and recently had the opportunity to slide behind the wheel. Is this the best bang-for-your-buck model in the 5-Series range? Or does it just feel like a slightly larger 3-Series? As it turns out, it’s a bit of both. QUICK FACTS › Model:2025 BMW 520i› Starting Price:AU$114,900 (~$71,400) Excluding On-Road Costs› Dimensions:5,060 mm (199.2 in.) L 1,900 mm (74.8 in.) W 1,515 mm (59.6 in.) H2,995 mm (117.9 in) Wheelbase› Curb Weight:1,725 kg (3,802 lbs)*› Powertrain:2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder› Output:205 hp (153 kW) and 330 Nm (243 lb-ft)› 0-62 mph~7.5 seconds (0-100 km/h)*› Transmission:Eight-speed automatic› Fuel economy6.8 l/100 km (34.5 US mpg)*› On Sale:Now*Manufacturer A Big Sedan Without Big Power Many keyboard warriors have derided the fact for a sedan this big, the 520i ‘only’ comes with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and a mild-hybrid system. The engine alone is good for 188 hp (140 kW) and 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) of torque – not particularly impressive for a high-end car like this. Add in the power from the electric motor, and you get a combined 205 hp (153 kW) and 330 Nm (243 lb-ft). Buyers do have other engine options to choose from across the 5-Series range, although that does vary quite a lot depending on the marke
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