Not a car you usually find on TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk, however things are about to change as BMW announce details of their sixth generation iconic 5 Series which includes a variant with a fuel economy figure above 50mpg and CO2 emissions of around 130g/km.
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While the whole range benefits from fuel efficiency gains through use of BMW’s innovative EfficientDynamics – such as low rolling resistance tyres, regenerative breaking, optimal gear shift indication, and active aerodynamics – the BMW 520d will be the first BMW to utilise an engine start/stop system.
Powered by a 2.0 litre four cylinder common-rail direct injection and a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry diesel engine the car is capable of hitting 141mph yet with a fuel economy figure of 56.5mpg and CO2 emissions of 132g/km it will be one of the greenest executive models available when it is launched in late March 2010.
As you would expect from a car aimed at the corporate world the 5 Series saloon comes with a plethora of technology and the highest level of standard specification yet seen on a 5 Series car.
