anyone here tested the 520a or 528a turbo 2.0 litre ?

[Guest vincemerz]

hows the drive like compared to e200 /e250?

pls feedback!

px?

[Guest Jumpstart]

I've tested 528 2 to 3 weeks ago. Test driven it back to back with a 523. It is rather accelerative despite its size, and a bit more agile compared to E200 sports edition. Like the sound it makes too. Slight shift shocks could be felt when you put your foot down, giving it a more sporting feel. Refinement a tad better than E200/250. But inside the bonnet, it look rather empty, that's what you get due to engine downsizing. But less weight up front does improve handling.

As for the 523, it felt very heavy and the engine is severely under powered. If what people say about 'creamy'and smooth inline six engine and whatever superlatives frequently used by brand frantics and regurgitating from car magazines , this one actually succeed being completely gruntless.

[Guest jtang]

Jumpstart wrote:

I've tested 528 2 to 3 weeks ago. Test driven it back to back with a 523. It is rather accelerative despite its size, and a bit more agile compared to E200 sports edition. Like the sound it makes too. Slight shift shocks could be felt when you put your foot down, giving it a more sporting feel. Refinement a tad better than E200/250. But inside the bonnet, it look rather empty, that's what you get due to engine downsizing. But less weight up front does improve handling.

As for the 523, it felt very heavy and the engine is severely under powered. If what people say about 'creamy'and smooth inline six engine and whatever superlatives frequently used by brand frantics and regurgitating from car magazines , this is actually succeeded being completely gruntless.

Haha...well said. Actually the right comparison should have been the 528 (6 in line) with 528 (4 cylinder turbo). BMW purists will still swear that nothing beats the in line 6 even though it shares the same bhp but lacks the torque of the turbo. In the end, it's to each his own. Personally, I would prefer the in line 6 performance but scorn at the higher road tax & FC.

Incidentally, PML does not bring in the 528 (in line 6)...but PIs still has some on hand.

[Guest bomby]

Tested the 520i with the 2L turbo..

the 8 speed gear box was quick... no lack of power.. but found interior space a bit smaller compared to W211 e200.. lack boot space too. Good sound insulation..

The equipment level given is very good.. GPS.. C-S-S+ mode, auto boot.. and the handling is there.. but if comparing comfort.. merc still the best.

Not sure about the OMV.

[Guest hkhamateur]

bomby wrote:

Tested the 520i with the 2L turbo..

the 8 speed gear box was quick... no lack of power.. but found interior space a bit smaller compared to W211 e200.. lack boot space too. Good sound insulation..

The equipment level given is very good.. GPS.. C-S-S+ mode, auto boot.. and the handling is there.. but if comparing comfort.. merc still the best.

Not sure about the OMV.

Yo bro, went viewg e new 520i n 528i bt didn't test over atat PM coz time constrain! :hand:

Bt had driven my neighbour new 520i turbo. Mostly everything was awesome as per yr abv especially e handle n Steerg wheel feel! :thumb:

As fr e space, its of diff design aspect coz its build more on performance n tat's why its v sleek outlook profile. In which its sacrifice e head to roof n boot spaces. :becky:

[Guest hkhamateur]

bomby wrote:

Tested the 520i with the 2L turbo..

the 8 speed gear box was quick... no lack of power.. but found interior space a bit smaller compared to W211 e200.. lack boot space too. Good sound insulation..

The equipment level given is very good.. GPS.. C-S-S+ mode, auto boot.. and the handling is there.. but if comparing comfort.. merc still the best.

Not sure about the OMV.

Yo bro, went viewg e new 520i n 528i bt didn't test drive at PM coz time constrain! :hand:

Bt had driven my neighbour new 520i turbo. Mostly everything was awesome as per yr abv especially e handle n Steerg wheel feel! :thumb:

As fr e space, its of diff design aspect coz its build more on performance n tat's why its v sleek outlook profile. In which its sacrifice e head to roof n boot spaces. :becky:

If nt of e stiff pricg due to risg COE, can consider otherwise opt fr W212 E200/250 AMG spec. :whistle:

[Guest vincemerz]

bomby wrote:

Tested the 520i with the 2L turbo..

the 8 speed gear box was quick... no lack of power.. but found interior space a bit smaller compared to W211 e200.. lack boot space too. Good sound insulation..

The equipment level given is very good.. GPS.. C-S-S+ mode, auto boot.. and the handling is there.. but if comparing comfort.. merc still the best.

Not sure about the OMV.

Sounds great!

The rear of BMW seems cramped is because the seat extends longer so ur legs feel more rested. E class seats are quite short so not too good for long journey.

In short kids like e class for the back spacious.

Adults will prefer 5 series back seats as their legs more well rested.

[Guest bomby]

hkhamateur wrote:

Yo bro, went viewg e new 520i n 528i bt didn't test over atat PM coz time constrain! :hand:

Bt had driven my neighbour new 520i turbo. Mostly everything was awesome as per yr abv especially e handle n Steerg wheel feel! :thumb:

As fr e space, its of diff design aspect coz its build more on performance n tat's why its v sleek outlook profile. In which its sacrifice e head to roof n boot spaces. :becky:

If nt of e stiff pricg due to risg COE, can consider otherwise opt fr W212 E200/250 AMG spec. :whistle:

same here, almost sign.. but looking at the 70K COE.. sign... doing nothing, you lose 7K per year.. (apologies for the bro/sis that just bought car, this is just my view only).. and to me hard to swallow.. :shocked:

Next step is look at PI... :bounce:

[Guest bomby]

vincemerz wrote:

Sounds great!

The rear of BMW seems cramped is because the seat extends longer so ur legs feel more rested. E class seats are quite short so not too good for long journey.

In short kids like e class for the back spacious.

Adults will prefer 5 series back seats as their legs more well rested.

izzit that I am not too sure? cos I test drove with my family.. and my wife sitting at the back gave her dis-approval.. :Cry: BTW she is comparing it with the W211 e200.. but on the drive.. very hard to find fault..

[Guest subaru67]

the new bimmer turbo powerpunch engine has better feel than benz cgi... the pull is gd... :becky:

[Guest chiaster]

bro hong, when are we going for the test drive? :becky:

[Guest hkhamateur]

chiaster wrote:

bro hong, when are we going for the test drive? :becky:

Bro, how abt tml noon? :whistle:

Fr sure, no regrets! :becky:

2L Turbocharge w 8 speeders gd fr me liao otherwise gotta those extra $$K go fr 528. :hand:

[Guest chiaster]

bro! after boxing day will be better! lots of stuff going on during christmas! :bounce:

hkhamateur wrote:

Bro, how abt tml noon? :whistle:

Fr sure, no regrets! :becky:

2L Turbocharge w 8 speeders gd fr me liao otherwise gotta those extra $$K go fr 528. :hand:

[Guest subaru67]

hkhamateur wrote:

Bro, how abt tml noon? :whistle:

Fr sure, no regrets! :becky:

2L Turbocharge w 8 speeders gd fr me liao otherwise gotta those extra $$K go fr 528. :hand:

how was it:becky:

[Guest vincemerz]

Heard some feedback that the 528 turbo already having some problems like cattling sound and reliability issues..

Any further feedback on this model....?

Looks like still merc better...

[Guest ACSLK]

vincemerz wrote:

Heard some feedback that the 528 turbo already having some problems like cattling sound and reliability issues..

Any further feedback on this model....?

Looks like still merc better...

Merc rocks.....

SLS?

cheers

[Guest vincemerz]

Has anyone else tried the 528i or 520i turbo already....??

Pls feedback