Last year new entry level BMW 520i variant was introduced to expand this series further. It has luxury styling that makes it more appealing and for this chrome has been used on exterior. Front seat electronic adjustment, cutting edge navigation system on a high tech large 10.25 inches screen and wireless smart phone charging are some of the features you will find as standard.
You purchase one of the packages then there will be a lot more for driving assistance and enjoyment for cabin occupants. Automatic tailgate is part of Exclusive package and in M Specifications you get sport suspension and many striking features like the previous one. To run this luxurious vehicle BMW 2.0 litre four cylinder engine that is turbocharged to add excitement.
You may not judge its power from time it takes to reach 100mh speed mark but it is nimble with good fuel economy of 6.2 litre for every 100km. Automatic gearbox with eight speed transmissions is at your disposal to run it. With advent of BMW 520i total members of this series has reached to six.
The gears you find in this car are not much different from those you get in 520d. The latest iDrive6 infotainment system is the most useful addition in new model of the car. Wireless Apple Car-play is optional gear to take it to exalted level of technology.
It has got the least powered motor in BMW 5series and putting it on a test of steep uphill road seems bit harsh but it performs quite well. On a flat road it is great to drive and performance enhances to a great deal. When speed pedal is pushed harder it remains smooth and refinement is enviable. Additional cog has been added to improve fuel efficiency and refinement.
Feeling of stability is of high grade but dynamic drive option has not been offered in this vehicle. Winding roads and rapid direction changes do not undermine consistency of the car with standard specifications. Lower carbon emission cost you less tax and running cost is also not punishing for the owners.
Cabin is free from any kind of uneasy sounds and you would enjoy the ride for sure. The design of F10 five series is not eye catchy but it has a tinge of executive class and never look dated to buyers of this class of vehicles. Interior setting is marvelous and beige upholstery enhances this feel further.
Rear seats are wide enough to allow three adults to sit there with ease but still the ideal number of occupants is four with some luggage. Boot size is of handsome size so you may carry number of bags.
Though the motor it has is of 3 series but still it reaches to serious speed with heavier body. It also saves your money on fuel because of 2.0 litre petrol engine. You can cruise it smoothly and never feels out of needed force to run it.
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