520d M Sport Touring

[DRbeamer]

here are some interesting facts for you all folks

BMW 520d m spt touring auto
BHP 177
TORQUE 350NM
0-62 8.6 sec
CO2 154 (K/GM)
MPG URBAN 36.7
MPG XTRA URBAN 60.1
MPG COMBINED 48.7
RFL £145 BAND D P11D £33660 BIK 21%

MERC C220 CDI SPORT ESTATE
BHP 170
TORQUE 400NM
0-62 8.5
CO2 180 (K/GM)
MPG URBAN 30.7
MPG XTRA URBAN 53.3
COMBINED 41.5
RFL £170 BAND E P11D £30562 BIK 27%

interesting thing here is that the bmw is a much bigger car with better fuel economy and near same performance. have a read on the bmw website about efficient dynamics ! ! !


good luck in your selection

[alfaspiderman2]

I drew a similar conclusion in terms of performance figures

Thing is, not only is the 520d physically larger than the C220, it feels like the class above to drive as well

The company car tax equation brings the 520d down to pretty much the same cost as the C220 for me which becomes a no brainer

Planning to order mine tomorrow - Jet Black, black leather, black gloss trim, sun protection glass, HK, xenons, comfort seats

Edited by alfaspiderman2 on Thursday 24th April 21:49

[gizlaroc]

I have had both the 5 sport touring and the 3 sport touring, 535d and 335i, and have to say that I much prefer the 3 series.

I have now had the 320d sport touring for 3 months and I am smitten with it.
Plus you can now order a 320d m-sport and add the 'special edition' package to it for a grand, that includes, carbon metallic, 18" wtcc BBS wheels, leather, bluetooth and satnav (business, but you can upgrade to prof nav for £380).

Mine is now showing 54mpg on a run without trying to nanny it, and it is tuned to around 210bhp.

[alfaspiderman2]

thanks but it's the 5 for me every time - my wife hated the choppy ride on the 335i Sport and the extra space of the 5 is much needed

(I'll be getting something else - potentially a 130i - for fun)

[gizlaroc]

alfaspiderman2 said:

thanks but it's the 5 for me every time - my wife hated the choppy ride on the 335i Sport and the extra space of the 5 is much needed

(I'll be getting something else - potentially a 130i - for fun)

OK mate.

I found it the other way round, choopy/crashy ride on the 5 and solid on the 3.