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BMW 520d Review, For Sale, Colours, Specs & Models in Australia

BMW 520d Review, For Sale, Colours, Specs & Models in Australia

Rating Summary
Practicality
7
Price and features
8
Driving
7
Safety
9
Overview
Likes
Classy and understated design
Price and spec bang-on petrol equivalent
Seamless transition from EV to petrol
Dislikes
Softer than petrol-powered sibling
Boot smaller due to batteries
Hard to match fuel claims in real world

BMW 520d Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the BMW 520d here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
Can you help me choose between BMW and Volvo?

Both are 5-star rated by ANCAP, both have similar levels of tech features, but the Volvo S60 diesel is marginally better on fuel. As for look, that's in the eye of the beholder.

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Blown turbo in BMW 520d

BMW Australia spokeswoman Lenore Fletcher replies: "We have managed to reduce the initial repair bill to $6323.40. In addition we will also be providing the customer with a VIP loan vehicle for the duration of the repairs."

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Good price for a 520d?

The mileage is at the lower end of the expected range for a 2008 model, so that's good, and assuming your description of its condition is accurate I would expect that you would get $23,000-$25,000 on a private sale.

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BMW 520d Colours

Almanadine Brown
Alpine White
Alvit Grey
Azurite Black
Black
Bluestone
Brilliant White
Carbon Black
Frozen Arctic Grey
Frozen Cashmere
Frozen Dark Brown
Frozen Dark Silver
Glacier Silver
Imperial Blue
Mediterranean Blue
Mineral White
Pure Metal Silver
Rhonodonite Silver
Sapphire Black
Sophisto Grey
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the BMW 520d.

BMW 520d Fuel consumption

The BMW 520d is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Diesel fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 4.9L/100km for Wagon
*Combined fuel consumption
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