2017 BMW 520d M Sport - The Perfect Exec Saloon ?!

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6 жыл бұрын

Amazing tech, great interior and a driving feel that puts a smile on your face. Could the new 5 Series be the best executive saloon on the market. I put the new 520d through it's paces and to be honest struggle to find fault !
A huge thanks to BMW UK for giving me access to this car. I've wanted to experience the new 5 Series since it came out...it certainly didn't disappoint !
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@claudiushempstead9893 10 ай бұрын

Well. I have purchased a 2015 530D M Sport 50k miles full dealer history in beautiful dark metallic blue with chocolate brown leather interior. I stepped out of an Alpina 3.0 D3 touring and the five is a massive step up. People I give lifts too do not normally comment on my car but universally they are mightily impressed. My god it has 650 miles in the tank the ride is extraordinary. Best car I have ever owned by some considerable margin. I am also lucky enough to have a 130 for B road fun, another classic car from BMW. They are boss!

@andy2470 5 жыл бұрын

This is the car I have. Amazingly smooth the drive. like silk. I've had mine 2 years now. still love it

@PetrolPed 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely car 👍

@UKArtlover 3 жыл бұрын

I get 52mpg+ on a run in my '18 530d mSport xDrive, total all rounder and REALLY goes if you need it :) The interior is also the perfect combi of tech and traditional ergonomics ( had a 70Reg golf GTD for a bit and had to swap it)

@spdermacenter 6 жыл бұрын

Dear Petrol Ped, thank you for a comprehensive review its 530d M sport i think, recently got it delivered, its a great machine, enjoying every moment in it.

@PetrolPed 6 жыл бұрын

That is great to know, I'm sure you are going to love owning it :-)

@ryandavid2770 6 жыл бұрын

Looks great. The 8 speed ZF box is awesome as it's so versatile. Agree about keeping the Oyster leather clean though 🙈

@schindlerk 3 жыл бұрын

My 530d G31 is a different beast than the F10. It will allow you to drift slightly in a bend which is nice, even over 100mph it allows a small slide and you can feel its uncrashable. What a machine. An estate that drives like a hot hatch but quicker. Oh I want to have its babys.

@jooana4617 2 жыл бұрын

Got the same one, with Xdrive. Brilliant machine!

@carguyuk7525 6 жыл бұрын

I had a 2016 BMW 520 msport. If the new one is better then it must be amazing. I would get 55-60mpg on a long run in mine. Thanks for the great review.

@PetrolPed 6 жыл бұрын

I think it is better :-)

@douglasmurdoch 6 ай бұрын

@carguyuk7525 I’m thinking of buying a f10 first time I’ve seen real fuel figures most road test don’t give them out

@lamontgarnesjr4638 Жыл бұрын

I feel for you guys across the pond. At least they make performance diesels for you guys. 🤙🏾

@ginggur17 6 жыл бұрын

The 525m sport is defo a wolf in sheeps. Twin blown, we had that and an M4 on demo last year. Lovely, preferred the 525 waaaaay more than the 4. Much more manageable.

@alanbutterfield8057 6 жыл бұрын

ginggur17 Hi Fella, I just love the new BMW M550i it’s just a great bit of engineering and looks just amazing and has the power to match the looks. Regards, Alan B

@b17blg 6 жыл бұрын

Such an improvement over the previous 5 series. Fingers crossed they lend you some M cars for the channel. MORE DRONE PLEASE!!!!

@PetrolPed 6 жыл бұрын

Agreed and I would love to get my hands on some M Cars !

@alanbutterfield8057 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, I can see you like this Car but you made a comment very early on in the video. You said your not sure of you could daily this Car is this because it’s missing the xdrive like Audi have Quattro I think it’s fair to say BMW over the years have got better and can be driven in all weathers but to do so I would have the xdrive 4 wheel drive system I think I have told you prior I’m becoming a BMW fanboy and I think you can now see why but as ever great video very informative and as ever best wishes Alan B

@PetrolPed 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Alan. Yes, I'd go for X-Drive and/or winter tyres :-)

@EpicEngines-ly4xg 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats on getting 10000 subs 👍

@PetrolPed 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's been hard work but well worth it :-)

@bh4560 3 жыл бұрын

Add a zero lol. 🤣👌👍

@EpicEngines-ly4xg 3 жыл бұрын

@@bh4560 Haha I get what you mean. it’s been 3 years and Ped has gone from 10,000 to 100,000, well done Ped 😁👍

@steveburns9488 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, is that sound clip from your intro a motorcycle at the IoM TT? I recognise that sound after spending a day at the Sulby straight crossroads, awesome!!

@PetrolPed 6 жыл бұрын

I think it's actually an old F1 car...but very similar :-)

@waeleb6106 3 жыл бұрын

I'm looking to get 530d m sports xdrive for more grip in the road and proper performance

@stubones 6 жыл бұрын

I test drove one of these back in April. I was well impressed and the interior is top notch. It made getting back into my E91 320D very disappointing. It felt about as quick as my car and the only slight disappointment was the tyre roar from the run flat tyres. It sounded the same as my car. I thought it would be better insulated against road/tyre noise. Other than that I could have driven it all day but the very pretty lady from BMW would probably have thought she was being kidnapped ;)

@PetrolPed 6 жыл бұрын

LOL...just ignore her when she starts to direct you back to the dealership !

@andyholmes999 6 жыл бұрын

my m140i shadow is now run in, you should do a video with my brothers slow audi S4 ;) both now run in !

@simon_sjw9973 4 жыл бұрын

I loved mine Peter, 518 step auto se I had

@zakariyaali8359 4 жыл бұрын

Is the sunroof standard.

@markscars1069 3 жыл бұрын

Good style even three years ago Pete 👍

@PetrolPed 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark 👍

@JOSHAENFJ 6 жыл бұрын

Ok did i miss it or where is the rest of the RS7 VIDEO ? I love the bemmer . and the counrty side vary nice..

@PetrolPed 6 жыл бұрын

+Josh Henry Don’t worry, you’ve not missed it 👍 I’m filming it on Wednesday this week. I filmed this review a couple of weeks ago 😜

@stevenclark1973 6 жыл бұрын

Good video thankyou. Maybe add some exterior bits to it? thumbs up.

@PetrolPed 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. I normally do but had very little time with this car. Cheers for the thumbs up :-)

@davidmitchell76 3 жыл бұрын

ive just got 530d 2019 still getting to grips with all the toys but driving it is exellent cant fault it

@adamcollings7160 3 жыл бұрын

How do you find the comfort with M Sport Suspension?

@davidmitchell76 3 жыл бұрын

@@adamcollings7160 great no issues in all 3 modes

@nomad1944k 2 жыл бұрын

If you can get one, try the 530d tourer.

@damindra 6 жыл бұрын

good point about the integrated screen!! Its why I prefer the 6 series gran coupe, oh and also the 5 series to me is just too common place...maybe I am being a bit too snooty!!!

@stubones 6 жыл бұрын

The last gen 5 series had an integrated screen and the replacement for the 6 series (8 series) will have the same screen as this 5er.. You be snooty though, the 6 is awesome :)

@damindra 6 жыл бұрын

stubones maybe thats why i am looking to buy a 6 series this month!snooty!

@claudiushempstead9893 10 ай бұрын

Yes

@tonycole9851 3 жыл бұрын

My 70 plate arriving Tuesday 🙌🏻

@PetrolPed 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍

@adamcollings7160 3 жыл бұрын

How are you finding the comfort? :)

@thetruthonlyone 3 жыл бұрын

How’s it been so far?

@adamcollings7160 3 жыл бұрын

How is the comfort of this vehicle when it just has the M Sport Suspension? Considering one of these vs a G20 320D with Adaptive. Looking for one that’s most comfortable!

@PetrolPed 3 жыл бұрын

Great ride quality 👌

@resnonverba137 6 жыл бұрын

I'd be interested to hear your views if you now tested a Jaguar XE 24d Portfolio. I've driven around 10k overall in both cars and know which I prefer from a driver's prospective.

@G2020- 6 жыл бұрын

Christopher Bell it will be absolutely beautiful and an excellent steer. There! Saved you a review, Ped.

@PetrolPed 6 жыл бұрын

I've only driven the V6 XE S and that was VERY good !

@waeleb6106 3 жыл бұрын

Looking to buy one but not sure wish is better between 530d or cls 350d ?

@BH-tf5zz 3 жыл бұрын

530d all day the BMW is just sportier more exciting to drive in my opinion, Mercedes are great but after owning a few they seem boring in my opinion unless it’s an AMG but even then I’d prefer an M Car…The 530d is a great mix between MPG, Power & Style! Go 530d!!

@claudiushempstead9893 10 ай бұрын

5 series a big step up in class.

@nigelwilliamson5714 6 жыл бұрын

You don't mention the ride. Was it on Sports suspension, or standard, or variable damper. BMW on Sport tend to be awful, but very good on variable.

@PetrolPed 6 жыл бұрын

The ride was firm but compliant :-)

@philipkeeling8647 Жыл бұрын

After driving a bmw for a few years "f10" I can't drive anything else, tried mercs, audis and nothing compares to BMW. G30 msport my next car for sure

@davidbigwood9509 6 жыл бұрын

Pick mine up Wednesday 😍

@PetrolPed 6 жыл бұрын

You lucky thing David. Brilliant car :-)

@TomQuigleyArt 6 жыл бұрын

Great videos as always, but less of the cheesy music please. Only a suggestion and something constructive from a viewer, don’t take it personally😊 keep up the good work.

@PetrolPed 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom. Always happy to receive constructive feedback, so thanks for taking the time to comment :-)

@BH-tf5zz 3 жыл бұрын

The only question I have here is…. 5 Series or E Class?

@PetrolPed 3 жыл бұрын

5 👍

@gaffnaldo1 2 жыл бұрын

E is great, we have one. Think I'll try the 5 next

@Bryan-fg3ey 6 жыл бұрын

9.5 k of options It better had be good.

@andrewfrost8866 6 жыл бұрын

Hmm... I'm not convinced sadly. £50k for a four cylinder diesel. And I'd have liked to have seen a 0-60 too. I'm sure it is a nice car (apart from the leather) but it's not for me.

@PetrolPed 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew. It's a very capable car. It's not for me either but I can see the appeal.

@JIMMYHIBBS1 6 жыл бұрын

Hard to fault - but hard to love?? I’m in the process of selling my 2013 BMW 1 series M Sport because it’s nice - and I don’t want ‘nice’ 😂 .... £48k for 4 pot diesel is just madness.

@stubones 6 жыл бұрын

Go for the 30D then :)

@PetrolPed 6 жыл бұрын

It is pretty pricey !

@claudiushempstead9893 10 ай бұрын

Yes it is very expensive. I never buy new so not my problem. Most will be company cars I’m sure.

@claudiushempstead9893 10 ай бұрын

I’m going to be controversial here and say I don’t see the point of the M5 550 M Sport is all the car anyone will need. And the 530D is even better as you get the economy to boot.

@M14UJJ 2 жыл бұрын

2 litre doesn’t do justice for a car this size - you need the straight six

@FezzaYT 6 жыл бұрын

Mmmmm, I just can't get excited about a car like this and it can hardly be called sporting. I'm finding modern beemers to be generally quite unexciting.

@PetrolPed 6 жыл бұрын

It had a nice driving feel :-)

@andyholmes999 6 жыл бұрын

hahahahhahaha. Apart from my Honda Fireblade, i havent has as much fun in any car recently as my 140i

@withstyle7816 6 жыл бұрын

FIlled with useless crap exception is the breaking assistant if you are not careful... the rest is just hipster gimmiky stuff. they should work on reliability.

@Chukwu1967 2 жыл бұрын

U must be American.

@G2020- 6 жыл бұрын

I know you feel thankful to the dealerships for lending you cars to review but you are allowed to give negative points and be honest about what you DON'T like. These are just small episodes with massive brown nosing to each marque for lending you a shiny car to drive The perfect "reviewer" for the car makers, I guess..and how you can call a 2.0 Diesel 5 series with it's barmy 188bhp sporty is beyond me.

@b17blg 6 жыл бұрын

Gee G To be fair I have a daily Golf GTD with a mere 184bhp but I can feel really sporty when it wants to. It's a combination of acoustic fake noise, decent suspension and good steering feel. Of course, it's never going to match a GTi or R for sports pedigree and performance just like the 520d won't match the 540i or M5, but there can be some sporty feel about some of these cars.

@PetrolPed 6 жыл бұрын

Firstly I don't shy from talking about things I think could be better. Of course it is a difficult balance for a channel my size that is just getting big enough to deal with brands directly. However honesty is important. I didn't criticise this car too much because it is very good and although it might not have the power of an M5 is has a nice sporty feel. You don't need to be going fast for something to feel sporty !

@PetrolPed 6 жыл бұрын

I agree :-)

@ianmowbray3284 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 530d RWD 2017 17.000 MILES drives like new only £22k. £ 50 k new

@claudiushempstead9893 10 ай бұрын

Same mate mine is slightly older than yours. It cost 15 grand!!!!!! I still can’t believe the quality for that type of money. It still looks amazing!

@golfgti290 6 жыл бұрын

At least this not too much power you 😂

@PetrolPed 6 жыл бұрын

Very true :-)

@richardsedorski1206 6 жыл бұрын

Very good video I agree about iPad stuck on dash but is even worse on very expensive mercs.

@M3likydrum5 6 жыл бұрын

You mean the cheaper mercs.

@richardsedorski1206 6 жыл бұрын

Has the c 63 not got iPad on dash.

@M3likydrum5 6 жыл бұрын

yes it does, but the C class is compared to the 3 series and this video is about the 5 series which is compared with the E class.

@TheMusicFan1297 6 жыл бұрын

I find the M Sport package to be really unnecessary...

@PetrolPed 6 жыл бұрын

I think it's very much a taste and styling thing :-)

@mattylf1 6 жыл бұрын

Nice car, but quite a price !. I do wish BMW would stop sticking M badges on everything and just keep it to the real M cars.

@carguyuk7525 6 жыл бұрын

You are right. M badge should be kept for real M cars. I had a msport 520 and the body kit, spoiler and badges did not make the car any quicker! 5 series is a great car.

@PetrolPed 6 жыл бұрын

They all do it now. I think Audi were one of the first with the S-Line, but BMW and Merc do it too.