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    BMW 520 d not a true BMW DNA

    12 years ago | Sudesh Prabhu

    User Review on BMW 5 Series [2013-2017] 520d Sedan

    Detail Review:
    Rating parameters
    (out of 5)

    3.0

    Exterior

    2.0

    Comfort

    2.0

    Performance

    2.0

    Fuel Economy

    2.0

    Value for Money

    PURCHASE:
    Not Purchased

    DRIVING:
    Did a short drive once

    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
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