In September, BMW’s best selling 5 Series will be equipped with a new engine that exhibits increased power output while economy and emissions figures both improve at the same time. The new four-cylinder single-turbocharged powerplant is capable of an output of 177hp, an increase from 163hp as compared to the previous 520d.

Such an improvement has led to refined performance figures with the zero to 62mph reached in 8.3 seconds in the Saloon as compared to the previous 8.6 seconds.

Since then, a BMW 520d has always made sound financial sense. Further monetary incentive is on offer with the new 1,995cc engine in place.

And because modern engines are built to reduce gas consumption, the model achieves greater fuel economy with a combined 55.4mpg figure.

With a CO2 emissions figure of 136g/km the vehicle sees to drop into Band C for Vehicle Excise Duty saving an owner further expenditure. And with the new engine in the Touring model, similar impressive figures are achieved. The 520d Touring achieves a zero to 62mph time of 8.5 seconds. This is a combined consumption figure of 53.3mpg and 140g/km emissions.

The powerplant in the 520d reaches its class-leading performance figures courtesy of Efficient-Dynamics technology plus Brake Energy Regeneration, active aerodynamics, optimum gear shift indicator and low rolling resistance tires. You can buy a BMW 520d Saloon from £27,190 OTR while at £29,200 OTR you can afford to have the 520d Touring.

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