In 1998, its successor the BMW M57 was introduced in the 530d model, however the BMW M51 engine continued to be used for two more years in the 525td and 525tds models. In 1999, the M47 four-cylinder turbo-diesel was introduced in the 520d model, which is the only E39 model to use a four-cylinder engine.

The test pits the 3.0-litre diesel engined Merc - the best on offer, we think - against the 530d, historically the best of the bunch. BMW 5 Series 2.0 520d M Sport Touring Auto Euro 6 (s/s

Hello ! Since the arrival of the g30 , i am getting the 530d f10 in discounted price (almost same price as the g30 520d) I am highly confused in the decision between the v6 and the new look. Sent from my iPhone using Bimmerfest mobile app

We’ve driven both the 520d and 530d that is no longer available to order. The 520d is impressively smooth and quiet for a four-cylinder diesel engine, and delivers acceptable performance and low- to mid-range flexibility for typical driving. With 184hp and 400Nm, it’s perfectly adequate for most with 0-62mph taking 7.6 seconds.
The 2021 BMW 5 Series' top speed increases to 146 mph with performance tires, and to 143 mph with performance tires for the all-wheel-drive 530e xDrive. Other than the 530e's new XtraBoost The BMW 5 Series facelift that we have reviewed here is the 520d powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine producing 190bhp and 400Nm of torque. You get an eight-speed automatic transmission sending tMu0. 134 946 38 539 327 224 710 980

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