One of the most attractive 5 Series models for the UK market is the new 2011 520d. Powered by a four diesel turbocharged engine, the new 184hp BMW 520d delivers class-leading emission levels of 129g/km of CO2 as well as a combined fuel consumption of 48 MPG(US).
It achieves this through a combination of lightweight engineering (aluminum crankcase), the latest generation of common-rail direct fuel injection and a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry, mated to its four-cylinder engine. Eight-speed automatic gearbox is available on the 520d – the first time a four-cylinder powered vehicle has featured such an advanced transmission.
The BMW 520d Sedan is expected to be the highest selling model with around 60 per cent of the total volume.
For drivers looking for unparalleled economy the new 184hp BMW 520d delivers class-leading emission levels of 129g/km of CO2 as well as a combined fuel consumption of 57.6mpg. It achieves this through a combination of lightweight engineering (aluminium crankcase), the latest generation of common-rail direct fuel injection and a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry, mated to its four-cylinder engine.
Prices start from £28,045 OTR for the BMW 520d SE and all models come with a very high level of standard specification. This includes Dakota leather upholstery, BMW Professional Radio, Bluetooth telephone preparation, Dynamic Stability Control+, Cruise Control, automatic air conditioning with two-zone control, front and rear Park Distance Control, 7-inch control display and iDrive and partial Black Panel technology.
Auto Start-Stop technology also debuts on the BMW 520d Sedan.
[Source: BMW ]
