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      08-07-2010, 12:49 AM   #4
gorban
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Drives: F11 520xdAT, E87 120dM
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden

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I have a 525d Touring with the 3 liter 197 hp 6 cylinder engine. I also have a 120d with the 2 liter 177 hp 4 cylinder engine. I have also driven the E60 520d a number of times. For a short while I tuned the 120d with a box up to 205 hp.

The big difference between the engines is of course 4 versus 6 cylinders, where the 6 is much more refined, vibration free and has better torque on low rews.

Nevertheless, the 520d is a good basic engine which doesn't lack power and in the F10/F11 it has been improved to 184 hp and 380 Nm. The torque is actually better than the 528i and almost on par with the 535i. This will not give you good acceleration from zero or high top speed but very good performance between 80-120 km/h where most of us drive. The fuel consumption is unbelievable with 5.0 liters per 100 km for the manual F10.

There are quite a few reviews out there of the 520d Touring that the press tried out in June. Almost all reviews are positive about the new engine but recommends the automatic gearbox. The are also a few owner reviews online now.

I have an F11 520d Touring with sports automatic and dynamic dampers on order with delivery in October/November.
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