I think the 530d is a perfect pick for this car, great for mpg and you can tune them easily to 310hp without stressing the engine components out at all.
Only saw this after buying my 2022 520D Touring (albeit with xDrive too). Very reassuring to hear all the positives that I’ve found too! Having owned 530Ds and 530is I was at first concerned about the lower power of the 520D but it’s got more than an enough for me (even in comfort). Certainly, if the budget can take it, the 530D would be faster, smoother but for most (in the real world) the variance is marginal. Amazing car.
Thanks for the heavenly ride :-) The way you talk about it, how your voice shows what you are experiencing, it's almost as if I'm driving it myself, great job! Btw, love the view of the side camera on the b-road, would love to see it when you go over the bump in that corner.
Thank you for helping me choose my next car. An upgrade from an 18 plate 520d saloon to a 520d hybrid 21 plate onwards 😅 Honestly, after having done almost 80k on my car in the last 2 years, heavy loads, etc, I bloody love her... No wonder they call the 5 series the Ultimate Driving Machine 🚘
I was looking at getting the 520d and not sure which to opt for, the 2018/19 520d or the hybrid you have. What is the MPG in town and motorway and overall for each? I had 3 series for 7 years and just got the 2019 Passat and absolutely hate it, massive regret and looking on auto trader for a 520d
Got my first BMW a few weeks ago, late 2019 520d MHT M-Sport with the digital dash and I absolutely love it! What a fantastic car. Plenty of power for 99% of the time plus so comfortable and relaxing to drive.
I have a 520d G30 LCI M Sport. Hands down the best handling car that I have ever owned and really comfortable too. A big factor is the wheel size and tyre choice though. The 20 inch rims come normally with run flats and they negatively affect the ride comfort and the handling (and acceleration). The 19 inch rims come with non run flats and that plus the slightly smaller rim size makes a big difference. I’ve seen comments on other reviews where owners have mentioned that they initially bought their cars with the 20 inch rims and have had them changed to the smaller 19 inch option and have noticed a big improvement.
Have you tested BMW 520i petrol Mild Hybrid fuel economy? We know that 520d mild hybrid does 61+ mpg but for us who don't do hi mileage - 520i mil hybrid is cheaper option. Can you, pls, test it for mpg, same as this one?
only complaint about the facelift is the lack of the auto on off engine button. i mean yeah you can code it out but lets be real people who buy this car wont do that
I worried about that when i traded my F10 530D for my G31 LCI 530D but the Hybrid stop start is Soooo Smooth i just leave the car in Auto Hold and it is like driving electric when it comes to stop start, if you put it into sport the stop / start does not kick in anyway, never drive it in sport though... No need.
Couldn't disagree more on the seat front, most horrific ones I've tried, went for a test drive spent half an hour trying to get the seat and steering column in the right position, didn't bother in the end! (Bearing in mind I'm 6,4)
I have a 2021 LCI 530D Touring and find the seats perfectly comfortable and have no problems adjusting them. I am 6ft 6, maybe the electric memory seats adjustments make enough difference.
I think the 530d is a perfect pick for this car, great for mpg and you can tune them easily to 310hp without stressing the engine components out at all.
What mpg have you seen from the 530d?
0-60 in 7.5 seconds seems perfectly adequate to me. I'd say the 530d is only really necessary if you're towing.
Only saw this after buying my 2022 520D Touring (albeit with xDrive too). Very reassuring to hear all the positives that I’ve found too! Having owned 530Ds and 530is I was at first concerned about the lower power of the 520D but it’s got more than an enough for me (even in comfort). Certainly, if the budget can take it, the 530D would be faster, smoother but for most (in the real world) the variance is marginal. Amazing car.
This by far is one of the better reviews I've seen so far, especially regarding fuel consumption.
Thanks for the heavenly ride :-) The way you talk about it, how your voice shows what you are experiencing, it's almost as if I'm driving it myself, great job! Btw, love the view of the side camera on the b-road, would love to see it when you go over the bump in that corner.
Thank you for helping me choose my next car. An upgrade from an 18 plate 520d saloon to a 520d hybrid 21 plate onwards 😅
Honestly, after having done almost 80k on my car in the last 2 years, heavy loads, etc, I bloody love her...
No wonder they call the 5 series the Ultimate Driving Machine 🚘
I was looking at getting the 520d and not sure which to opt for, the 2018/19 520d or the hybrid you have. What is the MPG in town and motorway and overall for each?
I had 3 series for 7 years and just got the 2019 Passat and absolutely hate it, massive regret and looking on auto trader for a 520d
Got my first BMW a few weeks ago, late 2019 520d MHT M-Sport with the digital dash and I absolutely love it! What a fantastic car. Plenty of power for 99% of the time plus so comfortable and relaxing to drive.
На скорости 200 км/час тихо в машине?
Perfect review to watch after agreeing a purchase yesterday and collecting this week 😂
I have a 520d G30 LCI M Sport. Hands down the best handling car that I have ever owned and really comfortable too. A big factor is the wheel size and tyre choice though. The 20 inch rims come normally with run flats and they negatively affect the ride comfort and the handling (and acceleration). The 19 inch rims come with non run flats and that plus the slightly smaller rim size makes a big difference. I’ve seen comments on other reviews where owners have mentioned that they initially bought their cars with the 20 inch rims and have had them changed to the smaller 19 inch option and have noticed a big improvement.
Am changing my F31 and this review was really, really helpful. I am sold, 520D Touring it is ;-) Thanks for your help.
Have you tested BMW 520i petrol Mild Hybrid fuel economy? We know that 520d mild hybrid does 61+ mpg but for us who don't do hi mileage - 520i mil hybrid is cheaper option. Can you, pls, test it for mpg, same as this one?
I've driven one of these. Can't fault the car at all even the engine is good but I would go for a 6 cylinder diesel for that smoothness
Brilliant review
What speeds to manufacturers test cars at? I don't think it's 70 I think they do it at 56mph
For WLTP they do a range of speeds from 56km/h up to 131km/h. For the motorway they do 97.4km/h or 60.5mph for some reason haha.
only complaint about the facelift is the lack of the auto on off engine button. i mean yeah you can code it out but lets be real people who buy this car wont do that
I worried about that when i traded my F10 530D for my G31 LCI 530D but the Hybrid stop start is Soooo Smooth i just leave the car in Auto Hold and it is like driving electric when it comes to stop start, if you put it into sport the stop / start does not kick in anyway, never drive it in sport though... No need.
Love BMW’s. You’ve done the 440i GC, and other BMW’s but would love to see an original M135i with the N55 on the channel
Jaguar XF sportbrake?
Audi A6 vs 5 Series vs E class… in touring opinions?
As drivers car 5, 6, E. As comfort car for all passengers E, 5, 6.
Couldn't disagree more on the seat front, most horrific ones I've tried, went for a test drive spent half an hour trying to get the seat and steering column in the right position, didn't bother in the end! (Bearing in mind I'm 6,4)
no wonder then
@@el_semir got an A6 in the end, so much more comfortable for me
I have a 2021 LCI 530D Touring and find the seats perfectly comfortable and have no problems adjusting them. I am 6ft 6, maybe the electric memory seats adjustments make enough difference.
Great review 👍
520d is a bit to weak for that size, i would say 530d is perfect.
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You do realise that words like Pretty, Motorway and Calibrated have letter Ts in the middle and not Ds ?