The updated BMW 520d gets more equipment and minor styling tweaks, we assess the improvements.
At city speeds, the 5-series appears very comfortable, with only a mild jiggle felt over sharp bumps. The moment you go quicker, however, you notice that it pitches and bobs a lot over road imperfections. Highway expansion joints and lumps in tarmac cause it to rock back and forth like a boat. However, the steering is very accurate, and feels solid at high speeds, allowing you to enjoy the car a bit. It’s still a BMW though, so it responds well if you drive it enthusiastically, but it always feels big when you steer it.
BMW has concentrated on updating the interiors of its bestseller, and it’s clear, it has succeeded big time. The insides of the car are no longer just attractive but now feel genuinely rich and plush. The car has plenty of power and the fantastic eight-speed gearbox helps make it very flexible to drive too. With this mid-life update, there's now more reason to spend the Rs 49.2 lakh it takes to get one.