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Ownership |
530d
Sport |
520d |
| Price |
P 5,290,000 |
P 4,090,000 |
|
Vehicle Classification |
Ultra-Luxury Car |
| Warranty |
2 years / unlimited
mileage |
|
Under the Hood |
| Engine |
3.0 DOHC 24V I6 |
2.0 DOHC 16V I4 |
|
Maximum Output (bhp @ rpm) |
231 @ 4000 |
163 @ 4000 |
| Maximum Torque (Nm @
rpm) |
500 @ 1750 |
340 @ 2000 |
|
Fuel Type / Recom. Octane |
Diesel |
Diesel |
|
Fuel
System / Aspiration |
Common Rail / T |
Common Rail / T |
|
Fuel Mileage (km/L) |
15.15 (mfg.) / 9.30 (test) |
13.88 (mfg.) / 11.72
(test) |
|
Transmission |
6-speed AT |
6-speed AT |
|
Dimensions and Weights |
| Length (mm) |
4841 |
4841 |
|
Width (mm) |
1846 |
1846 |
| Height (mm) |
1468 |
1468 |
|
Wheelbase (mm) |
2888 |
2888 |
| Curb Weight (kg) |
1675 |
1595 |
|
Body Type |
4-door sedan |
4-door sedan |
|
Engine / Drive |
F/R |
F/R |
|
Seating |
5 |
5 |
|
Suspension and Tires |
| Front Suspension |
Independent,
MacPherson Strut |
Independent,
MacPherson Strut |
|
Rear Suspension |
Independent,
Multi-Link |
Independent,
Multi-Link |
| Front Brakes |
Vented Disc |
Vented Disc |
|
Rear Brakes |
Solid Disc |
Solid Disc |
| Tires |
225/50 R 17 (f & r) |
225/55 R 16 (f & r) |
|
Wheels |
Alloy 17 x 7.5 (f & r) |
Alloy 16 x 7.0 (f & r) |
|
Safety Features |
| Airbags |
8 |
8 |
|
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) |
Yes, CBC (Corner Brake
Control), DBC (Dynamic Brake Control), Start-Off Assist |
Yes, CBC (Corner Brake
Control), DBC (Dynamic Brake Control), Start-Off Assist |
| Traction
/ Stability Control |
Yes, DSC (Dynamic
Stability Control) |
Yes, DSC (Dynamic
Stability Control) |
|
Other Safety
Features |
520d
Plus: none |
Tire pressure monitoring
system; front and rear parking sensors |
|
Exterior Features |
| Fog Lamps |
Front, rear |
Front, rear |
|
Other Exterior Features |
530i
Plus: automatic HID headlamps (active) |
Automatic headlights;
rain-sensing wipers; chrome window garnish |
|
Interior Features |
| Steering Wheel
Adjustment |
Tilt/telescopic, electric |
Tilt/telescopic, manual |
|
Steering Wheel Material |
Leather |
Leather |
|
Seating
Adjustment |
Electric (f) |
Electric (f, partial) |
|
Seating Surface |
Leather |
Leather |
| Other Interior
Features |
520d
Plus: wood accents |
Titanium matte accents;
60/40 split-fold rear seat |
|
Convenience Features |
| Power Amenities |
Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors (heated, with fold); rear sun
shade |
Steering, door locks,
windows and mirrors (heated) |
|
Climate Control |
Auto, dual |
Auto, dual |
| Audio System |
Stereo/6-disc/Aux with 13
speakers (i-Drive) |
Stereo/6-disc/Aux with 8
speakers (i-Drive) |
|
Other Convenience Features |
520d
Plus: none |
i-Drive controller
(climate, audio, personal settings, service interval); on-board
computer (mileage, range, temperature); keyless entry with alarm,
central locking and immobilizer |
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Our Take |
|
Rating |
***** |
**** |
|
More Information |
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Diesels are the way to go, if you're going for a 5 Series.
Ungraceful design, lack of interior toys.