What does it cost?
For The turbodiesel engine is strong, smooth and efficient, while the sumptuously trimmed, smartly-styled cabin makes you feel special every time you get in. Refinement is top-notch, too.
Against In its standard form, the 5 Series isn’t comfortable enough for an executive saloon, and it’s not as fun to drive as it should be. Variable Damper Control sorts this out, but costs a lot extra.
What Car? says
No other executive car can rival the 520d for refinement, quality or efficiency. Adding Variable Damper Control makes it great to drive, too, but be warned - it’s not nearly as good without.
What Car? readers say
4.75
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| Comfort | |
|---|---|
| Electric steering adjust | Not Available |
| Electric Sunroof | £950 |
| Manual sunroof | Not Available |
| Air conditioning | Not Available |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Electric mirrors | Standard |
| Heated mirrors | Standard |
| Electric windows front | Standard |
| Electric windows rear | Standard |
| Seat height adjustment | Standard |
| Climate Control | Standard |
| Power Steering | Standard |
| Steering adjustment reach | Standard |
| Steering adjustment rake | Standard |
| Power Seats | £920 |
| Heated Seats | Standard |
| Panoramic sunroof | Not Available |
| Electric Panoramic Sunroof | Not Available |
| Power Folding Mirror | £250 |
| Engine & Transmission | |
| Auto | £1,525 |
| CVT | Not Available |
| Tiptronic | Not Available |
| Particulate filter | Standard |
| Entertainment | |
| Radio/Cassette | Not Available |
| RDS Radio/Cassette | Not Available |
| CD | Standard |
| Multi CD | £450 |
| MP3/iPod Connection | Standard |
| DVD Player | £1,635 |
| MP3 CD Player | Standard |
| RDS CD | Standard |
| Hard Drive | Not Available |
| Exterior | |
| Metallic paint | £655 |
| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| Front Foglights | Standard |
| Powered sliding doors | Not Available |
| Interior | |
|---|---|
| Hands Free Phone Kit | Standard |
| Satellite navigation | £1,565 |
| Leather Seats | Standard |
| Split/fold seats | £375 |
| Bluetooth | Standard |
| 7 seat pack | Not Available |
| Safety | |
| Passenger airbag | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard |
| ABS | Standard |
| 3 Point centre belt | Standard |
| Driver's airbag | Standard |
| Belt pretensioners | Standard |
| Isofix | Standard |
| Side Impact Bars | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Curtain Airbag | Standard |
| Rear Parking Sensor | Standard |
| Electronic stability programme | Standard |
| On/Off Passenger Airbag | Standard |
| Driver's knee airbag | Not Available |
| Reversing Camera | £330 |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | £1,330 |
| Lane Departure Warning | £400 |
| Front Parking Sensor | Standard |
| Passenger Knee Airbag | Not Available |
| Security | |
| Alarm | Standard |
| Immobiliser | Standard |
| Deadlocks | Standard |
| Central locking | Standard |
| Remote locking | Standard |
| Unique fit stereo | Standard |
| Marked Parts | Standard |
| Etched Windows | Not Available |
| Locking Wheel nuts | Standard |
| Visible VIN | Standard |
| Secure spare wheel | Standard |
| Satellite tracking | £219 |
| Laminated Glass | Not Available |
| Running costs | |
|---|---|
| Town mpg | 49.6 |
| Out of town mpg | 67.3 |
| Average mpg | 58.9 |
| Tank capacity (litres) | 70 |
| CO2 Rating (g/km) | 125 |
| Carbon offset cost | £18 |
| Green rating | D |
| Insurance group | 32 |
| Typical insurance | £849.00 |
| % Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) | 48% |
| Typical contract hire | £430.00 |
| Pence per mile | 59 |
| Servicing costs - 3 years | £936.00 |
| Service intervals | Variable |
| Warranty period | 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown |
| Three-year cost | £20,927 |
| Company car tax | |
|---|---|
| Percentage charge | 19 |
| Benefit in kind | £5,695.00 |
| Tax payable 20% | £1,139.00 |
| Tax payable 40% | £2,278.00 |
Performance and measurements
| Body type | Saloon |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Engine (cc/type) | 1995/4 |
| Number of Valves | 16 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Max power (bhp/rpm) | 181/4000 |
| Pulling power (lb/ft) | 280 |
| Engine position | F |
| Driven wheels | Rear |
| Length (mm) | 4899 |
| Width (mm) | 1860 |
| Height (mm) | 1464 |
| Boot space (min ltr) | 520 |
| Turning circle (m) | 11.95 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1715 |
| Manufacturers figures | |
|---|---|
| 0-60 mph (secs) | 8.1 |
| Max speed (mph) | 141 |
| Euro NCAP Test Scores | |
|---|---|
| Adult protection | Unavailable |
| Child protection | Unavailable |
| Pedestrian protection | Unavailable |
View the whole BMW 5 Series Saloon range
Cheaper
- Saloon 520d SE 4dr - £30,030
- Saloon 520d Efficient Dynamics 4dr - £30,435
- Saloon 520i SE 4dr - £31,195
- Saloon 520d M Sport 4dr - £33,330
- Saloon 528i SE 4dr - £33,615
- Saloon 520i M Sport 4dr - £34,495
- Saloon 525d SE 4dr - £35,140
- Saloon 530i SE 4dr - £35,405
- Saloon 528i M Sport 4dr - £36,915
- Saloon 525d M Sport 4dr - £38,440
- Saloon 530i M Sport 4dr - £38,705
- Saloon 530d SE 4dr - £38,785
- Saloon 535i SE S/S 4dr - £38,955
- Saloon 530d M Sport 4dr - £42,120
- Saloon 535i M Sport S/S 4dr - £42,255
- Saloon 535d SE 4dr - £44,295
- Saloon 530 ActiveHybrid 5 4dr - £46,885
- Saloon 535d M Sport 4dr - £47,595
- Saloon 550i SE 4dr - £53,105
- Saloon 550i M Sport 4dr - £55,915
More expensive
- Saloon 520d SE 4dr - £30,030
- Saloon 520d Efficient Dynamics 4dr - £30,435
- Saloon 520i SE 4dr - £31,195
- Saloon 520d M Sport 4dr - £33,330
- Saloon 528i SE 4dr - £33,615
- Saloon 520i M Sport 4dr - £34,495
- Saloon 525d SE 4dr - £35,140
- Saloon 530i SE 4dr - £35,405
- Saloon 528i M Sport 4dr - £36,915
- Saloon 525d M Sport 4dr - £38,440
- Saloon 530i M Sport 4dr - £38,705
- Saloon 530d SE 4dr - £38,785
- Saloon 535i SE S/S 4dr - £38,955
- Saloon 530d M Sport 4dr - £42,120
- Saloon 535i M Sport S/S 4dr - £42,255
- Saloon 535d SE 4dr - £44,295
- Saloon 530 ActiveHybrid 5 4dr - £46,885
- Saloon 535d M Sport 4dr - £47,595
- Saloon 550i SE 4dr - £53,105
- Saloon 550i M Sport 4dr - £55,915
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BMW 5 Series Saloon 520d SE 4dr
No other executive car can rival the 520d for refinement, quality or efficiency. Adding Variable Damper Control makes it great to drive, too, but be warned - it’s not nearly as good without.
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