Car Buyer's Guide

BMW 520i Luxury

G30 · launched Apr 25 2019 · Sedan · CKD

No longer on sale — shown for reference

The BMW 520i Luxury is the mid-spec of 10 5 Series variants, priced at RM328,800.

BMW 520i Luxury

Colours — exterior

  • Alpine White Solid
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Imperial Blue Metallic

Colours — interior

  • Black Dakota Leather dash
  • Black Dakota Leather seats

How this variant compares

530e Sport is cheaper. Stepping up to the 520i Luxury adds Sunroof and Head-up Display.

530e M Sport costs RM10,000 more and adds Blind Spot Info System, Autonomous Braking System and Collision Warning.

Powertrain

Engine Tech
16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo with variable valve timing
Capacity
1,998 cc
Horsepower
181 hp at 5,000 rpm
Torque
290 Nm at 1,350 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline 4
Fuel
Petrol
Bore × Stroke
82 mm × 94.6 mm
Compression Ratio
10.2

Drivetrain

Transmission
Conventional Automatic
Transmission Name
8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic
Gears
8
Transmission Manufacturer
ZF
Driveline
Rear Wheel Drive

Performance & Efficiency

0-100 km/h
7.8 seconds
Rated Economy
6.2 L/100 km
Top Speed
235 km/h
Co2
141 g/km

Dimensions

Length
4,936 mm
Width
1,868 mm
Height
1,479 mm
Wheelbase
2,975 mm
Weight
1,615 kg
Fuel Tank
68 litres
Doors
4
Seats
5
Boot Space
530 litres
Front Tyre
245/45R18
Rear Tyre
245/45R18
Factory Tyres
Pirelli Cinturato P7

Chassis

Assembly
Malaysia (CKD)
Front Suspension
Double Wishbones
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Front Wheels
18" V-spoke style 684 alloy
Rear Wheels
18" V-spoke style 684 alloy
Steering
Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis Notes
Dynamic Damper Control (adaptive suspension)

Crash Safety Ratings

EuroNCAP
5 stars
ANCAP
5 stars

Safety

Airbags
6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)
ABS/EBD
✓
Stability Control
✓
Immobilizer
✓
Airbag Disable Function
✓
Child Safety Lock
Manual for rear doors
Seat Belts
5 Three-point
ISOFIX
Available on two outer rear passenger seats
Lane-keeping Assist
No
Seatbelt Reminder
For All Seats

Lighting

Headlamps
Adaptive LED Projectors
Taillamps
LED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
✓
Front Foglamps
✓
Rear Foglamps
✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
✓

Cabin

Front Seats
Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function
Rear Seats
Fixed Rear Seat
Front Air-con
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System
Rear Air-con
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System
Sunroof
Front, Tilt and Slide
Power Sockets
1 Front, 1 Centre Armrest, 2 Rear
Interior Lighting
Map Lights, Ambient Lights (11 colours)
Cup Holders
2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun Shade
Powered rear sun shade, manual rear door window shades
Audio
10.25" BMW Navigation system Professional, iDrive Touch controller, Gesture Control, 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon surround sound system

Comfort & access

Power Windows
Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine Start
Keyless Push Button
Locks
Keyless Operation
Boot Operation
Powered boot, contactless opening
Folding Wing Mirrors
✓
Parking Brake
Electronic

Driving aids

Auto Start/Stop
✓
Auto Headlamps
✓
Auto Wipers
✓
Cruise Control
Passive Cruise Control
Tiptronic
✓
Paddle Shift
✓
Hill Start Assist
✓

Steering wheel

Steering Audio Control
✓
Steering Tilt
✓
Steering Telescopic
✓
Electric Steering Adjustment
✓

Parking & cameras

Parking Sensor Front
6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear
6 Sensors
Reverse Camera
Yes
Auto Parking
Yes

Infotainment

Bluetooth
✓
Navigation
✓
Head-up Display
✓
Instrument Cluster
Full LCD Monitor

Warranty

Warranty Mileage Manufacturer
Unlimited
Warranty Manufacturer
5 years
Warranty Notes
5-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance

520i Luxury FAQ

How much is the BMW 520i Luxury in Malaysia?

The BMW 520i Luxury was priced at RM328,800 OTR (Peninsular Malaysia, without insurance). It is no longer on sale.

What is the difference between the 520i Luxury and the 530e Sport?

The 520i Luxury costs more than the 530e Sport and adds Sunroof and Head-up Display.

Is it worth paying more for the 530e M Sport?

The 530e M Sport costs RM10,000 more than the 520i Luxury and adds Blind Spot Info System, Autonomous Braking System and Collision Warning — worth it only if you want that kit.

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