Has anyone taken delivery of the new 520D B47 ?

dicky.hillary · 09-07-2014, 04:37 AM

I have a 520D SE on order due for deliver towards the end of October and I was just wondering if anyone has received a 520D with the new engine?

Cheers
Richard

ukbeemerboy · 09-07-2014, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by dicky.hillary

I have a 520D SE on order due for deliver towards the end of October and I was just wondering if anyone has received a 520D with the new engine?

Cheers
Richard

Check this thread http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1020270

Deano_uk · 09-07-2014, 07:43 AM

Yes I have one what would you like to know?

dicky.hillary · 09-07-2014, 04:06 PM

Cheers chaps, was just wondering what it was like compared to the old N47?

Flyboy-fil · 09-08-2014, 04:45 AM

I didn't have the N47 and only tried 2 520's and 1 X3 with that engine so my comments are less of a comparison and more of how the B47 feels.

When pulling away the engine can be heard but once moving it's very quiet indeed. Around 30-40 is upwards and certainly on motorways it's inaudible. I havent 'given it a welly yet' as it's only a few days old and I suspect that you'd hear it once again under heavier load. I actually think it sounds more like a 4cyl petrol, as in a but of a quiet droney sound and un-diesal like. Not unpleasant at all though, in fact nicer than a typical diesel racket . Again I'm being gentle but it seems to have good power and torque available..

It's obviously not a 530/5 but impressive non the least.

I was also impressed by the bluetooth (not enhanced) music streaming as I'd read many many threads by drivers unhappy with it, or lack of it. The standard one now streams music but also shows album art and allows full control of playlists etc via BT. Also if the phone is USB'd in and you disconnect it will continue via BT after a few seconds.
(Pro Media but std BT)

I've written a few more comments on another thread.

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Flyboy-fil Private 22 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 520d B47 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hertfordshire iTrader: (0)	I didn't have the N47 and only tried 2 520's and 1 X3 with that engine so my comments are less of a comparison and more of how the B47 feels. When pulling away the engine can be heard but once moving it's very quiet indeed. Around 30-40 is upwards and certainly on motorways it's inaudible. I havent 'given it a welly yet' as it's only a few days old and I suspect that you'd hear it once again under heavier load. I actually think it sounds more like a 4cyl petrol, as in a but of a quiet droney sound and un-diesal like. Not unpleasant at all though, in fact nicer than a typical diesel racket . Again I'm being gentle but it seems to have good power and torque available.. It's obviously not a 530/5 but impressive non the least. I was also impressed by the bluetooth (not enhanced) music streaming as I'd read many many threads by drivers unhappy with it, or lack of it. The standard one now streams music but also shows album art and allows full control of playlists etc via BT. Also if the phone is USB'd in and you disconnect it will continue via BT after a few seconds. (Pro Media but std BT) I've written a few more comments on another thread. Last edited by Flyboy-fil; 09-08-2014 at 10:36 AM..
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