snoop1130 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 BMW Thailand unveils 520d Sport By The Nation BMW Thailand recently celebrated the delivery of six BMW 520d Sports to the Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park. The BMW 520d Sport has diesel powertrain and a sportier character, 18-inch double-spoke light alloy wheels and high-gloss shadow line. The interior has a fine-wood trim in poplar grain grey with pearl chrome highlight trim, leather steering wheel and sport seats. It has BMW Gesture Control and a touch-control display. Powered by a two-litre, four-cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo diesel engine that produces up to 140 kW/190 hp, the BMW 520d Sport has a peak torque of 400 Nm, which lets it accelerate to 100 km/h from a standstill in just 7.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 235 km/h. Paired with an eight-speed Steptronic gearbox, the engine averages 20 km/l in fuel consumption and emits 132 grams of CO2 per km. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30354385 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-9-13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceKadet Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 BMW has since quite a few years been on the forefront of diesel powered performance cars. I think this one will beat the competition here.... but then there are the Thai prices... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceKadet Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 This is from the BMW's 5 series UK brochure. That 2 liter twin turbo diesel engine is a gem! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 13 hours ago, SpaceKadet said: This is from the BMW's 5 series UK brochure. That 2 liter twin turbo diesel engine is a gem! Interesting figures thanks. However I notice that the CO2 figures above say 102g/km but in the article 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Paired with an eight-speed Steptronic gearbox, the engine averages 20 km/l in fuel consumption and emits 132 grams of CO2 per km. Big difference..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Will E Vormer Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 With all the hybrids coming out in the next 18 months, I really wouldnt be buying a non hybrid now... the G20 hybrid shd be a v good car, hopefully out in Thailand end of 2019 or early 2020. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwak250 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) The fuel consumption is amazing 20km/like is that combined? Or sitting at 80 kph on a motorway for 3 hours Edited September 14, 2018 by kwak250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 UK police use the BMW diesel extensively... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 72.4 mpg ha ha yeah right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foexie Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 4 hours ago, topt said: However I notice that the CO2 figures above say 102g/km but in the article Big difference..... The difference can be explained by the new WLTP CO² tests they started to do in Europe since this month. Compairing the old tests the results now are higher. So if they both use the other test the both numbers are right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAKAPALITA Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Mine uses E85 Benzine, turbo thing like it they recon , so do i, its cheaper than Diesel Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAKAPALITA Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Another plus for Benzine is filing up, theres no pick ups in front filling 50 gal drums for their Combines,Gas is the same, Taxies hog the pumps for ages.Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Reported post removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imcagr Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 4 hours ago, HAKAPALITA said: Really, why people keep buying diesel crap in 2018 is beyond understanding when knowing that they might even be banned in EU in the future... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Just now, imcagr said: Really, why people keep buying diesel crap in 2018 is beyond understanding when knowing that they might even be banned in EU in the future... Not in LOS...Diesel is cheap, has more power than many petrol rides. Tell me about diesel crap rides...Would be interested... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I'll be adding this beamer to my Corolla collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger01 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Well I've got a 520d (184hp), its powerful and frugal but I'd never buy another BMW, look up BMW 2 litre diesel camchains and you'll see why!! 3 series, 5 series x series they all snap meaning big bills as its engine out time. BMW service was rubbish too! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAKAPALITA Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 3 minutes ago, Tigger01 said: Well I've got a 520d (184hp), its powerful and frugal but I'd never buy another BMW, look up BMW 2 litre diesel camchains and you'll see why!! 3 series, 5 series x series they all snap meaning big bills as its engine out time. BMW service was rubbish too! Dont you mean "is" rubbish if you still have one..?.Its certainly not Honda / Toyo standard Nationwide i must agree,but what is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, imcagr said: Really, why people keep buying diesel crap in 2018 is beyond understanding when knowing that they might even be banned in EU in the future... It's not exactly easy to drive from here to the EU though ... so does that fact matter When we first came to live here full time (1997) we bought a 520d ... nice car ... sold it five years later and lost a bomb! Sold before timing chain problem fortunately. Edited September 14, 2018 by JAS21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imcagr Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 9 hours ago, transam said: Not in LOS...Diesel is cheap, has more power than many petrol rides. Tell me about diesel crap rides...Would be interested... I am not interested in car with less than 400 hp and I hardly find anything I like with diesel engines... But yes, maybe for old guys or family guys, even though anybody smart should know that they should be banned everywhere in the world, I can understand that some people think (?) that they are useful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 8 hours ago, imcagr said: I am not interested in car with less than 400 hp and I hardly find anything I like with diesel engines... But yes, maybe for old guys or family guys, even though anybody smart should know that they should be banned everywhere in the world, I can understand that some people think (?) that they are useful... 400HP ..what is the is proper units ... think my Everest nearly has that ... morning ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will E Vormer Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 10 hours ago, imcagr said: I am not interested in car with less than 400 hp and I hardly find anything I like with diesel engines Obviously HP is not the first thing you look for in a quality turbo diesel 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAKAPALITA Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, Will E Vormer said: Obviously HP is not the first thing you look for in a quality turbo diesel I like the Redneck Mudfest Trucks on You Tube, they are not my fav for Saloon Cars though.Its about as stupid as putting a Benzine Camry engine in a WeeGo Toyo Truck or visa versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 13 hours ago, imcagr said: I am not interested in car with less than 400 hp and I hardly find anything I like with diesel engines... But yes, maybe for old guys or family guys, even though anybody smart should know that they should be banned everywhere in the world, I can understand that some people think (?) that they are useful... You want a ride for drag racing then....Or the stop light drags....Great...? I don't think you understand the difference between petrol and diesel regarding possible HP from either, after all a diesel won the Le Mans 24 hour endurance race against all those petrol rides.. As for old guys, well some of their diesels will trounce a petrol at the stop light drags...Something to do with low rpm torque over a petrol....? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullcave Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 How much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esso49 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 There is a guy on another thread stupidly saying that the Honda City is a bigger car than a Land Rover Evoque. He will no doubt try to debate that the Honda City is faster than a BMW 520d. But be warned he has a garage full of Porches and M cars so he may question the specification of the 520d. After saying that than I would rather have a 520d than a Honda City . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 On 9/14/2018 at 1:15 PM, transam said: Not in LOS...Diesel is cheap, has more power than many petrol rides. Tell me about diesel crap rides...Would be interested... Thais love their diesel pickups - low excise taxes and can throw 20 rellies in the back. They ain't going anywhere in this neck of the woods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 19 hours ago, fullcave said: How much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siamcrut Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Before I would buy or lease a BMW in LOS I’d rather buy a new Fortuner or MUX top and build a 6x12 m swimming pool in my backyard for my family and pay that cash! But that’s me... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike324 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 19 hours ago, Esso49 said: There is a guy on another thread stupidly saying that the Honda City is a bigger car than a Land Rover Evoque. He will no doubt try to debate that the Honda City is faster than a BMW 520d. But be warned he has a garage full of Porches and M cars so he may question the specification of the 520d. After saying that than I would rather have a 520d than a Honda City . Hi everyone, I'm the guy Esso49 is talking about. Actually I said the legroom is slightly bigger, I never said the car is bigger. Some folks have a problem with reading comprehension. But yes please mention it in every thread. I do have a garage full of fun cars to drive. But Esso49 does not believe so. Since we are on the topic, I just purchase a 630GT last month! Its a nice car to drive, space wise its comparable to a 7 series but cheaper! I'll take some pics when I get home today! You can check it out tomorrow! Yes we can debate about the looks, I still prefer the look of a normal 7 over the GT. Yes BMW are a pain to fix due to the electronics, but diesel versions are a lot more reliable. I talk to the service tech, they say they have less problems with diesel engines. Perhaps something to do with the engine running cooler? I sold my 2004 520d a couple years ago with over 300,000 km on the clock. Never had a problem with the car. Compare to my 2003 M3 and 2004 7 Series, these cars had a few electrical and transmission problems and were a nightmare to fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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