BMW introduces new 520d EfficientDynamics

BMW have revealed the first official pictures of the 2011 520d EfficientDynamics. The new car, true to the EfficientDynamics tag will boast extraordinarily low CO2 emissions (119gm/km) and great fuel efficiency.

The 520d ED will achieve the feat of being clean, green and mean at the same time by employing some clever tech. BMW have made the final drive ratio quite tall to enable the new 520d ED to cruise at the maximum possible efficiency on the open freeways. The new alloys comprise of a design which reduces drag significantly. The tyres on the new car have much less rolling resistance than normal. In addition to all this the car comes with a start stop system which saves fuel when the car is idling. The 520d ED also has a optimum gearshift indicator to help the driver stay in the best gear for best efficiency.

The car will be introduced in the European market by September. An Indian launch should follow in a couple of months.

BMW launches the 520d in India

BMW India have quietly launched the 520d variant of their 5-series sedan in India. The new car is powered by a 2.0-litre (1995cc)  engine delivering 185bhp of power. This engine is the same as the one employed in the 3-series saloon. With this, the 5-series sports 5 engines under its bonnet in India. The new engine will be mated to an 8-speed auto gearbox.

Apart from the smaller engine, the 520d also goes a level down in terms of equipment list in favour of competitive pricing. The tyres are now 255 / 55 R17. The paddle shifter has been taken away and so has been the six-CD changer, to make for a single CD MP3 player. The system still supports USB, AUX – in and Bluetooth  pairing.

The new car is priced at Rs 36,90,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi) , cheaper by the 525d by almost 3 lakh rupees.

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