3.0 Exterior | 2.0 Comfort | 2.0 Performance |
2.0 Fuel Economy | 2.0 Value for Money |
Exterior
Looks like any other BMW. Either you like it or hate it.
Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)
Interiors are ordinary. Ordinary leather, and plastics. Wood like panel and dash looks nice
Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox
520d didn't measure up to my expectation. I drive an Audi A6 and compared to it, BMW ride was stiff. 2 literI engine is less than adequate for this car. Gearbox is nice and completely electronic
Ride Quality & Handling
you have multiple options in the newer model. Comfort drive is most comfortable on bad roads. Mumbai roads are bit too harsh for this BMW
Final Words
Car does not live upto BMW image. If you are BMW fan, buy 530D. 520D is poor compromise by BMW to shave some top line of the price. But lot is lost in the process
Areas of improvement
List is long. Match 530D features. Tune 2 liter engine like Audi has. BMW should remain a drivers car
Run flat tyres, I Drive systemInadequate power, leg room, poor interiors, no parking camera or rear entertainment control, l