I love how everybody is calling it slow. 184 HP and 0-100 in about 8 seconds is not slow by any means. It's not fast but not slow either, it's perfectly fine for every day driving
@@Edvard.Munchkin got it this morning. Have done roughly 60 miles in it today as just went for a random drive. Absolutely brilliant car. Thoroughly recommend it to anyone looking at getting one.
Agreed! It’s funny how reviewers say “oh every time a new BMW comes out people hate the looks but it grows on them with time” not with this 🤷🏻♂️ this was universally loved back in 2018 and even more so now, best looking 5 series in my opinion (LCI)
I totally agree with this man.....just traded in my 2015 bmw 535d for 520i 2019....I must say I'm impressed....it drives better than "paper says". I drive 530i 3.0 petrol every day....wife enjoys 520i more than 535d....... 520i doesn't go on autobahn, so we don't need high top speed.....the 4 cylinder engine is set up with the gearbox so well...makes u want to drive this car all the time.
For most of the world, that car and equipment level is all one needs. Here in the UK with a speed limit of 70 mph on the motorway I'd be very happy to own that G30. Even the 0-62 is more than sufficient. Would I like more? Of course. As a daily drive and motorway muncher it's about spot on.
I'm sure you ALWAYS drive at 70mph on the motorway... "Most of the world" don't really need a 90k BMW 520i, BTW. If you're all bent on puffing along at 70mph, get a 1.5 diesel instead. A Golf will be more than enough, in fact. It'll "munch" that motorway at a sedate 70mph ALL DAY. And you're not being shafted for 90k, as well. That's a plus. For me, at least.
Exactly what I wanted to see. I'm looking for a G30 to switch from my E60 LCI and since I drive 90% around town and don't abuse the car power is almost irrelevant, I was curious if the 184 4cyl is enough, I'm planning on getting the 250 horsepower one though.
Because nobody needs an overpowered engine on the city. Most people are statisfied with a 190hp I'm german and here in Germany i have seen a lot of fully equiped mid power engines cars from BMW, Audi, Mercedes and VW.
There is something wrong with that car you are driving in the test. I took a test drive with one of those 520i sedan and your acceleration it´s way to slow compared to that one i drove. I WAS PAST 200 much faster after a short fully accelerating. Seems odd...
It doesn't really weigh that much though, it's the lightest car in it's class the 530i for example is just above 1600kg, which is quite alright for 4.94m long car
@@keeszoutzeling totally true, bmw builds much lighter cars than the other german premium brands. thats why they always have the best fuel economy while driving the sportiest.
I don't know why, for some reasons, I read a lot of bad things about BMW. I mean, a lot. And I don't know why. Don't get me wrong, these are extremely beautiful cars. I simply love the look. I would buy one if I had enough money.
This 520i is too slow, my 520d Sportline also a Sedan runs 248 kmh without any problems on a straight line, not downhill! I trink it depends on the Newtonmeters which are 400 NM to 290 NM for the 520d. When i ordered this car, i really had some bad dreams that it could be not quick enough. But now i'm loving it!!!!
my current daily is a 2018 Tiguan 380TSI R-Line at 220hp 35.7kgm. Was checking the 5 Touring but we don’t get the 530i at where I live, wondering if I would feel the downgrade if I switch to a 520i in terms of performance. Or should I just go for the E300 estate.
you not pay for the performance you pay for the luxury comfort safety and for the pure german quality and if you want to have performance then follow the m5 or the e63s i am more the mercedes fan.
Timrock16 everything is not only hp. You dont enter the race track with this car. You dont paying to another car for only hp. Luxury,comfort,cruise,multimedia systems and others. We dont paying to only hp. Its good car ok ?
When you're living in a country where the maximum Speed Limit is 120 Kmph, Cameras are everywhere, Fines are hefty, Oil is expensive, and you have to pay for Parking everywhere, given with rising Inflation and a shit economy [Housing is getting mad expensive as well], and groceries, boy! Don't even get me started on em. I'm just happy that I was able to buy a new 540d xDrive [2022 Model] [and still had money left to have it Blacked Out].
Dear AutoTopNL, I have a feeling that you are not fully familiar with the car you. First, the maximum speed of this BMW is 227 km. so says the BMW and that is obviously possible. As for tuning, the engines are basically the same as for the 530I, but the maximum extra horsepower for this 520I is 42 HP (total 226HP) because everything else could lead to big problems. This BMW is not only designed for so-called business people, but for anyone who wants a enough fast and comfortable car for all conditions at an affordable price. In the end, this car offers much more than you or anyone else needs in the Netherlands and the rest of the 99% of the world. Except for those who live along the German Highway and have nine lives as cats.
Raivons R1 not everyone can afford that fuel consuption that Bmw m5 has ... and every bmw fan would like to have M interior (package)in his 520i or other bmw series not M
@@deathpoke6611 not even talking about m5 ,talking about why choose to pretend that your car is sporty with m areyodinamics and looks when your can be beaten by half the traffic on street,look like m5 get embaressed by golf on traffic light
I have 520i g30,ist not sport model or M but i was driving 241km/h,whitout problem.I don`t know what is wrong whit this one. I think you got gasoline 95 E10 and not SuperPlus :))
Hello man, Firstly, your videos are great. Keep up the great work. Secondly, I have one question. If it is possible, can you post prices of tested cars in description or in the video? If it is not possible, okay. (I know he said the price in this video, but in those modified cars videos he does not say the price.)
The Autobahn there is flat and has a slight positive slope (slightly uphill). I doubt your 520d would do 242 on the speedometer there, let alone on GPS. My remapped 2.0 TDI with 200hp 450nm did 228kmh on GPS on that part but I had to leave after the first exit after entering Germany.
@@ThenameisOskar yes i know thats the thing it shouldnt do 242 it was on germany flat road 5people in the car and it had around 400kg in the trunk and it wasnt even struggling it just got stuck at 242 i bought the car second hand do you theres something done to it?
@@1235-b6j 242 on GPS is like 252/253 on speedometer. Thats like impossible with a 520d. Especialy with 5 people in it and bagage. On speedometer its maybe possible or it wasnt a flat road. Or the car was a 530d and not a 520d.
My 21 Years old 523i drives 240... And it does not need so long to get there... It only has 170hp, which come from an 2,5L R6 without Turbos. It weights 1500kgs
YOu're not unlucky. You're dumb enough to accept the fact that, apparently, solving "climate change" (LOL), implies higher and higher taxes for the common man. Not the corporations, the "common man". And the "common man" deserves it. Nothing but sheep. I'm guessing if they were taxed 90% of their income, they'd still go along with it. Pathetic.
I cannot understand why BMW “killed” mid range cars of each series. In previous models you had a variety of engines. No more 325i, no more 335i etc. 3 cylinder on a sedan is just a joke. Only flagship cars of each series worth it...
I love how everybody is calling it slow. 184 HP and 0-100 in about 8 seconds is not slow by any means. It's not fast but not slow either, it's perfectly fine for every day driving
Hope so as ive just bought one and waiting on delivery!
@@Edvard.Munchkin will do mate. Cant wait!! :)
@@Edvard.Munchkin got it this morning. Have done roughly 60 miles in it today as just went for a random drive. Absolutely brilliant car. Thoroughly recommend it to anyone looking at getting one.
@@colinward1007 Told you engine would be fine
@@colinward1007 How is it until now? I think it's a relaxed, big, comfortable and nice looking all day car
The looks are stunning!
Agreed! It’s funny how reviewers say “oh every time a new BMW comes out people hate the looks but it grows on them with time” not with this 🤷🏻♂️ this was universally loved back in 2018 and even more so now, best looking 5 series in my opinion (LCI)
good thoughts from Romania :) I like your channel
I totally agree with this man.....just traded in my 2015 bmw 535d for 520i 2019....I must say I'm impressed....it drives better than "paper says". I drive 530i 3.0 petrol every day....wife enjoys 520i more than 535d.......
520i doesn't go on autobahn, so we don't need high top speed.....the 4 cylinder engine is set up with the gearbox so well...makes u want to drive this car all the time.
Bro you are best i watch every video of you. You are just legend and best
You preferred this 520i or the 520d you tried, too?
Borrowed one of these, and it’s pretty nice. Goes smooth as silk on the road.
*the cheapest one* costs more than my house...
a very beautiful quiet comfort smart simple BMW i love its very practical vehicle
Are you gonna review any of the new Volvos?
Love to see a top run after a tune
For most of the world, that car and equipment level is all one needs. Here in the UK with a speed limit of 70 mph on the motorway I'd be very happy to own that G30. Even the 0-62 is more than sufficient. Would I like more? Of course. As a daily drive and motorway muncher it's about spot on.
I'm sure you ALWAYS drive at 70mph on the motorway...
"Most of the world" don't really need a 90k BMW 520i, BTW. If you're all bent on puffing along at 70mph, get a 1.5 diesel instead. A Golf will be more than enough, in fact. It'll "munch" that motorway at a sedate 70mph ALL DAY. And you're not being shafted for 90k, as well. That's a plus. For me, at least.
Exactly what I wanted to see. I'm looking for a G30 to switch from my E60 LCI and since I drive 90% around town and don't abuse the car power is almost irrelevant, I was curious if the 184 4cyl is enough, I'm planning on getting the 250 horsepower one though.
Did you get it?
Please review a polo 115hp with 7 gears DSG 👍 .
Could you review a manual 520d G30? It still exists
13:15 you could be thinking he is talking about the Dacia Sandrero
Why on earth would someone spec the base model so crazily ?
Also,Bmw should stop M-ifying the shit out of pretty much everything.
This car doesn't have Fully digital instrument cluster even....for 90K this is ridiculous
even fake-vent models wear an M badge now. German don't make cars for enthusiasts any more
Because nobody needs an overpowered engine on the city. Most people are statisfied with a 190hp
I'm german and here in Germany i have seen a lot of fully equiped mid power engines cars from BMW, Audi, Mercedes and VW.
I noticed that this vehicle still has pin for locking the doors ????
0:35 90k is nowhere near an affordable car my friend, and yes I know the NL
Cash Bonanza My mate got a 2017 model same specs and interior with 23,000 miles for 35k
In Malaysia, 520i is lower spec than this and its around eur 70k
Misteristir09 got the 2017 for 20k,so...
Misteristir09 but like 150k km
In Singapore it’s around 200k+ Eur for a base model stripper 520i 😂😂
There is something wrong with that car you are driving in the test. I took a test drive with one of those 520i sedan and your acceleration it´s way to slow compared to that one i drove. I WAS PAST 200 much faster after a short fully accelerating. Seems odd...
"affordable cars" 55k euros
I 💙 BMW
Whats the aftermarket chip for this engine that you spoke about @AutoTopNL ?
I would rather take a 3 series with a bigger engine than a 5 series with just 184hp in such a heavy car.
FluppKey 3 series with big engine costs a lot too
It doesn't really weigh that much though, it's the lightest car in it's class the 530i for example is just above 1600kg, which is quite alright for 4.94m long car
@@keeszoutzeling Very light my 4 series is 1750kg
@@keeszoutzeling totally true, bmw builds much lighter cars than the other german premium brands. thats why they always have the best fuel economy while driving the sportiest.
@@questionyourself718 they don`t have the best economy, Audi has the best fuel economy at the moment. see for yourself on youtube.
Please tell me what is the name of this configuration of 520 BMW with such seats And with such an audio system bowers and wilkins
I don't know why, for some reasons, I read a lot of bad things about BMW. I mean, a lot. And I don't know why. Don't get me wrong, these are extremely beautiful cars. I simply love the look. I would buy one if I had enough money.
Love your video
Ah, there it is. Thanks a lot :3
This 520i is too slow, my 520d Sportline also a Sedan runs 248 kmh without any problems on a straight line, not downhill! I trink it depends on the Newtonmeters which are 400 NM to 290 NM for the 520d.
When i ordered this car, i really had some bad dreams that it could be not quick enough. But now i'm loving it!!!!
my current daily is a 2018 Tiguan 380TSI R-Line at 220hp 35.7kgm. Was checking the 5 Touring but we don’t get the 530i at where I live, wondering if I would feel the downgrade if I switch to a 520i in terms of performance. Or should I just go for the E300 estate.
Could you compare with the 530i in terms of performances plz? Both 4 cylinders shoud be interesting thanks!
What gasoline do you use?octane 95 or 98?
How u take so much cars and get to drive ?
@@CINHOE What bullshit are you getting this from? he's a car journalist from the Netherlands
AlpadreTV lol
AlpadreTV explain pls
@@CINHOE 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@hamzaalemdar4274 It was a joke since his accent is obvious a Dutch man speaking English..
EEY da is bij Nijnsel in de buurt, daar woon ik 10 min vandaan. had niet gedacht dat je zo dicht bij mij woonde.
if u buy a 5 series u should take at least a 530i or 530d.. 520i is just to slow..
Especially this car in NL for 90k euro's. 2 Liter 4 cylinder 184 horses... wtf.
Definitly not to slow, if you just drive normal, you are quick enough in the Netherlands. It’s completely fine.
@@webfreakz Turkey Price 1.000.000 TL minimum. XD
webfreakz maybe he meant 90k with full configuration?
MWR 7 yes true, but in Germany you won’t have fun on the autobahn
*_🚘🚘Very very nice and waiting for more🚘🚘_*
90k eur for 184 hp? hahahha, no...
Thought the same....
Start Price is 48900€ ...
you not pay for the performance you pay for the luxury comfort safety and for the pure german quality and if you want to have performance then follow the m5 or the e63s i am more the mercedes fan.
@@unbekannt8783 I have the F15 M50d myself...
Timrock16 everything is not only hp. You dont enter the race track with this car. You dont paying to another car for only hp. Luxury,comfort,cruise,multimedia systems and others. We dont paying to only hp. Its good car ok ?
When you're living in a country where the maximum Speed Limit is 120 Kmph, Cameras are everywhere, Fines are hefty, Oil is expensive, and you have to pay for Parking everywhere, given with rising Inflation and a shit economy [Housing is getting mad expensive as well], and groceries, boy! Don't even get me started on em. I'm just happy that I was able to buy a new 540d xDrive [2022 Model] [and still had money left to have it Blacked Out].
Better than e class was one today and wow🤩
Dear AutoTopNL, I have a feeling that you are not fully familiar with the car you. First, the maximum speed of this BMW is 227 km. so says the BMW and that is obviously possible. As for tuning, the engines are basically the same as for the 530I, but the maximum extra horsepower for this 520I is 42 HP (total 226HP) because everything else could lead to big problems. This BMW is not only designed for so-called business people, but for anyone who wants a enough fast and comfortable car for all conditions at an affordable price. In the end, this car offers much more than you or anyone else needs in the Netherlands and the rest of the 99% of the world. Except for those who live along the German Highway and have nine lives as cats.
For the 520i is already a BMW Power Kit avialable. 155 KW & 320 NM for ~ 1.000 €
voids warranty though
But why does it have the base tacho?
I have a 120i and I think it's very slow can't imagine what this is like
I have the 2020 and I think is fast enough for da city
BMW IS BEST CAR OF ALL
Can you please help with the consumption you can get in normal day life please from the2l petrol unit
42 to 46 Mpg on mine. I drive normal.
waste of m package on 520i
Raivons R1 not everyone can afford that fuel consuption that Bmw m5 has ... and every bmw fan would like to have M interior (package)in his 520i or other bmw series not M
@@deathpoke6611 not even talking about m5 ,talking about why choose to pretend that your car is sporty with m areyodinamics and looks when your can be beaten by half the traffic on street,look like m5 get embaressed by golf on traffic light
Raivons R1 nope u cant be beaten by half of traffic with a 2.0
Raivons R1 but man M5 fuel consumption is very high that big engin
Death Poke you have 90 k and you not afford fuel consumtion?
What u are recomend this or c200?
They are in different size class, should be compared to e class. But he did prefer the 5 series so in extension he prefers this car
Yes,sorry.
E class or this one?
€35000 worth of options? Can't be
Easy...
I have 520i g30,ist not sport model or M but i was driving 241km/h,whitout problem.I don`t know what is wrong whit this one. I think you got gasoline 95 E10 and not SuperPlus :))
Hello man,
Firstly, your videos are great. Keep up the great work. Secondly, I have one question. If it is possible, can you post prices of tested cars in description or in the video? If it is not possible, okay. (I know he said the price in this video, but in those modified cars videos he does not say the price.)
when you releasee this for the first time, i waited one hour for 1080p and then u deleted it..please not again
Alexander Oehme wont happen again.
Can you please review the manhart 911 turbo
Hows this car struggling at 220 myy 520d hit 242gps without struggling with 400kg in trunk and full 5 people inside?
The Autobahn there is flat and has a slight positive slope (slightly uphill). I doubt your 520d would do 242 on the speedometer there, let alone on GPS.
My remapped 2.0 TDI with 200hp 450nm did 228kmh on GPS on that part but I had to leave after the first exit after entering Germany.
@@ThenameisOskar yes i know thats the thing it shouldnt do 242 it was on germany flat road 5people in the car and it had around 400kg in the trunk and it wasnt even struggling it just got stuck at 242 i bought the car second hand do you theres something done to it?
@@1235-b6j 242 on GPS is like 252/253 on speedometer. Thats like impossible with a 520d. Especialy with 5 people in it and bagage.
On speedometer its maybe possible or it wasnt a flat road. Or the car was a 530d and not a 520d.
@@ThenameisOskar i mean the cars registered as 520d
@@1235-b6j what model 520d is it? F1x or G3x?
So what is prices for diesel 535D
14:58 he forgot to shift it up!!!
Is it rwd?
what is the fuel consumption? You did not mention.
nice review though.
Driving normal I get 42 - 46 Mpg.
the interior is awesome
Mooi bij de Vresselse Hut :)
The cheapest and more affordable? What about the 518d?
@Ali Erdem no there are 518d it depends on the country check on google ;)
It is as fasts as my old mondeo mk3 2.0 with 146 hp and 190 Nm.
Please do hyundai elantra 2019 edition
How much does it cost???
Why do you drive a diesel?
You should do another video, did BMW lie 235kph. like you did with the A250 video :-))))
Heavy car?? Check your stats! It weighs just a bit more than 1500kg... very impresive!
pls make vid with the new M 2comp
jonny banana done
AutoTopNL oh cool so i just didnt see it, thx m8
I like much more this one than the New BMW M5.. No matter the price
I own one lol finally found a review on it
You should do 550d :)
BR?
My 21 Years old 523i drives 240... And it does not need so long to get there... It only has 170hp, which come from an 2,5L R6 without Turbos. It weights 1500kgs
184pk voor een 90k auto dat is echt heel weinig volgens mij heeft een Megane rs meer pk dan deze?
i got the same but in black color
test the new c200eq
Colour ?
Audi RS7 pls
I’m planning to buy a 2018 520i. How many miles do you get on a full tank?
127
90k euros for 520i ?
For such money in USA brand new M5.
0:05
Please music
Please!
It is music you can choose when uploading videos to TH-cam.
Not sure what type of crazy person would spec a 520i with B&W and M Sport+.
Me
Please bmw 8 series
İn Turkey 520i is 1,6l and 170 hp.
Sure it's the new model (G30) und not the old? (F10)
Song at begining please?
Try Audi a6 2,0 tdi 2019
best car i video
530i should have the base model....the 520 is a bit too weak...
90k?! We are so unlucky in the Netherlands, lets import from Belgium! 😊
55K of starting price it's a rip-off
YOu're not unlucky. You're dumb enough to accept the fact that, apparently, solving "climate change" (LOL), implies higher and higher taxes for the common man. Not the corporations, the "common man". And the "common man" deserves it. Nothing but sheep. I'm guessing if they were taxed 90% of their income, they'd still go along with it. Pathetic.
Ja zo veel geld voor een 184 pk is heel weinig
Try to buy in turkey 650k
@@hilecihileci5625 Ur kidding right? A base model with full options should never be more than 80k~ish
90k for that car , yah Netherlands have higher taxes on cars then even ireland does
I don't understand this horsepower-snobism. Nobody on the streets gives a fuck what engine you drive. 4 or 6 cylinders people don't even care 🙄
Nice
225km/h on the odometer is definitely to slow for 184 bhp and 8 gear transmission.
92 Ron, cheap reviewer.
@@rc666 We have minimal RON95 here…
Sick
driving more than double the speed limit, good job.
Autobahn has no speed limit. Official.
Lol...Autobahn bruh...
Bu arabanın fiyatı 90.000 euroymuş ve adamlar pahalı diyor :D Bizdeki fiyatları öğrenseler ne yaparlar acaba
4 cylinders, 184hp. That's enough to enjoy driving in Korea.
1080p thanks bro
I cannot understand why BMW “killed” mid range cars of each series. In previous models you had a variety of engines. No more 325i, no more 335i etc. 3 cylinder on a sedan is just a joke. Only flagship cars of each series worth it...
Hahaha it's only a 520i. Damns she's gorgeous! 🤗