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BMW 520i Review, Specs, For Sale, Models & News in Australia
BMW 520i Reviews
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BMW 5 Series Models Price and Specs
The price range for the BMW 5 Series varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $114,900 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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2024 | Sedan | 2.0L, —, 8 SP | $114,900 | $114,900 | |
2023 | Wagon | 3.0L, Diesel, 8 SP | — | — | |
2023 | Sedan | 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP | $96,470 | $174,020 | |
2022 | Wagon | 3.0L, Diesel, 8 SP | — | — | |
2022 | Sedan | 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP | $85,910 | $158,400 | |
2021 | Wagon | 3.0L, Diesel, 8 SP | — | — | |
2021 | Sedan | 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP | $66,440 | $140,690 | |
2020 | Wagon | 2.0L, Diesel, 8 SP AUTO | — | $89,210 | |
2020 | Sedan | 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO | $51,150 | $134,970 |
BMW 5 Series Fuel Consumption
The BMW 520i is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 6.2L/100km for Sedan /PULP for the latest year the model was manufactured.
Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | |
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2023 | Sedan | 6.2L/100km | 2.0L | PULP | 8 SP | |
2022 | Sedan | 6.2L/100km | 2.0L | PULP | 8 SP | |
2021 | Sedan | 6.2L/100km | 2.0L | PULP | 8 SP | |
2020 | Sedan | 6.2L/100km | 2.0L | PULP | 8 SP AUTO | |
2019 | Sedan | 6.2L/100km | 2.0L | PULP | 8 SP AUTO |
BMW 5 Series Dimensions
The dimensions of the BMW 520i Sedan vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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2023 | Sedan | 1479x1868x4936 mm | 144 mm | |
2022 | Sedan | 1479x1868x4936 mm | 144 mm | |
2021 | Sedan | 1479x1868x4936 mm | 144 mm | |
2020 | Sedan | 1479x1868x4936 mm | 144 mm | |
2019 | Sedan | 1479x1868x4936 mm | 144 mm |
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BMW 5 Series Towing Capacity
The BMW 520i has maximum towing capacity of 2000kg for the latest model available.
Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to | |
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2023 | Sedan | 2000kg | 2000kg | |
2022 | Sedan | 2000kg | 2000kg | |
2021 | Sedan | 2000kg | 2000kg | |
2020 | Sedan | 2000kg | 2000kg | |
2019 | Sedan | 2000kg | 2000kg |
BMW 5 Series Wheel Size
The BMW 520i has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 245x40 R19 for Sedan in 2023.
Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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2023 | Sedan | 245x40 R19 | — | 275x35 R19 | — | |
2022 | Sedan | 245x40 R19 | — | 275x35 R19 | — | |
2021 | Sedan | 245x40 R19 | — | 275x35 R19 | — | |
2020 | Sedan | 245x45 R18 | 18x8 inches | 245x45 R18 | 18x8 inches | |
2019 | Sedan | 245x45 R18 | 18x8 inches | 245x45 R18 | 18x8 inches |
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