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October 09, 2011, Many years and generations to the rear, the BMW 5-series 528i is a turbine smooth, six-cylinder peak of mainstream 5-series range. It last appeared in the series 5-E39 two generations ago, and today it has been re-emerged in the middle of the current line-up F10. However, not as a 2.8 liter, or even six, down-sized 2.8 are now a 2.0-liter turbocharged four. It seems to be downsized when you open the hood, too, there is a considerable gap between the nose into the engine and the radiator of his, but produces 238bhp promising. Economy and emissions advantages are the object of shrinking cylinder, which is driven by the BMW 528i, the British-produced four-pot N20.

It is offered in addition to the six-cylinder BMW 530i 268bhp upgrade, and produce 13 percent reduction in fuel consumption to 43. 5mpg and 14 percent cut in grams of Co2 emissions are cut to 152g/km. Despite improvements, however, remained 528i in tax band G, F lost its status with only Co2 2g/km.

See pics of the BMW 528i SE in action
performance on the old 530i output power despite a five percent lower, 0-62mph sprint increase by six percent for the time 6. 3sec while highest possible speed of 155mph is limited. These figures are for an eight-speed auto tested here - there's also a six-speed manual, which is actually thirsty and only 0.1sec faster to 62mph.

What is it like?
One liter of 2.0 masquerading as 2.8 with a deficit of two cylinders would be a recipe for disappointment a few years ago, but the intelligent management of these improvements and extensive turbo motor from the digestion process that produces an impressive car quickly and civilized with it.
you'll dig up some off-increasing laziness if you accidentally drop the revs below 1500rpm with a paddle shift, but the eight-speed blower and how to spool up to 500rpm during the next 5 immediately get this shift, and at 3500rpm on the dial of time filling it like a sport sedan you expect, fast lifting speeds up to 6500rpm, at which point the engine sounded like a little rough.
It does not generating turbine whine BMW six, but a hammer, smooth light revs up the fun, and some straight sixes can produce a flow of fat torque that this engine can muster.

Should I buy one?
It is difficult to make a case for 5-series as a company car when the new 182bhp 520d Efficient Dynamics runs fast enough and saves a bundle on taxes and feeling the tank. That is why BMW does not expect to sell so many. However, 5-series feels than a sport sedan with this powertrain, and even convincing if you order £ 985 with the control variable damper that provides dynamism and entertainment back to the way this car should be as standard.
Richard Bremner

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BMW 528i SE
Price: £ 33,610 (price as tested: £ 49.055); Top speed: 155mph, 0-62mph: 6.3sec; Economy: 43.5 mpg (combined) CO2: 152g/km; Kerbweight: 1695kg, Engine type, cc, installation: 4 cyl, 16V, gasoline, 1997cc, longitudinal; Power: 238bhp at 5000-6000rpm, torque: 258 pounds-ft at 1250-4500rpm, Gearbox: 8-speed automatic autocar.co.uk