BMW 5 Series India

 

BMW 5 Series Sedan and Touring is perfect for the everyday travel and fast paced individual who still wants the full enjoyment of driving. It is BMW's second best-selling model after the 3-Series and represents about 50% of the company's profits. Apart from this, BMW 5 Series boast of elegant interiors, a good rear seat space and high-tech instruments making it a power-packed package. Available as the 525i and 530i with inline 6 petrol engines and the 520d and 530d with inline 4 and 6 diesel engines respectively, you can do no wrong with the BMW 5 Series.

 

BMW 5 Series Engine

 

BMW 5 Series comes in 3 diesel and 2 petrol engine options. The 520d delivers a top power of 130 kW at 4000 rpm and peak torque of 350 Nm at 1750-3000 rpm. The BMW 5 Series 530i variant comes produces a maximum power of 190 kW at 6500 rpm and utmost torque of 300Nm at 2400rpm. The BMW 5 Series 525i variant is capable to churn out the top power of 158 KW at 6500 rpm and peak torque of 246 Nm at 4000rpm. The rest of the models BMW 530d Highline and 530d churns out the power of 173 kW at 4000 rpm and topmost  torque of  500 Nm at 1750-3000 rpm in Indian market. Overall all the variants of BMW 5 Series are equipped with powerful engines that give outstanding ride and handling for the car. 

 

BMW 5 Series Exteriors

 

The hood is a design feature shared with the current 6 and 3-Series, a look enhanced by the creases coming across the hood. The exterior of this BMW 5 Series is very dashing and cool which can attract anyone as it is made of high class luxuries design. The elongated hood, long wheelbase, descending roofline and distinctive rear all accentuate the car's dynamic flair. Unlike the previous generation, the current BMW 5 Series gets high marks for its sharp exterior styling. It gives of a sense of elegance and just enough muscle that’s by far more sophisticated than the outgoing model. The move to more traditional design cues seems to have rather helped this car.

 

BMW 5 Series Interiors

 

The redesigned interior of BMW 5 Series is more driver-focused; the center stack is tilted slightly toward the driver, leaving a large, clean expanse of wood- or matte silver-finished trim on the passenger side. The front seats seem very sporty but it is the back seats that truly deserve the attention which has an increased rear knee room by .5 inches. If you’re looking for a comfortable, high quality interior, the BMW 5 Series ticks all the boxes. It’s been compared to the larger 7-Series in look and quality and features a high standard of build. Passenger space is improved over the previous model and now matches its rivals, with experts stating that it’ll now seat four adults in comfort.

 

BMW 5 Series Safety Features

 

The BMW 5 Series has several safety features and these include driver, side and passenger airbags. The car has head airbag system wherein front as well as rear seat occupants are protected. The car also has protective curtain airbag on the side windows. Any fall in tyre pressure is monitored through tyre pressure indicator feature. The car also has dynamic stability control along with dynamic traction control.

 

BMW 5 Series Colors

 

The BMW 5 Series is available in 5 colors and these include Monaco Blue, Platinum grey, alpine white, black sapphire and titanium silver.

 

BMW 5 Series Ride and Handling

 

The current generation model has been made more sedate and the driving dynamics has been toned down a bit making it a more comfortable luxury sedan as compared to the previous models. The steering wheel features shift paddles for the models equipped with the 8-speed automatic transmission. The new BMW 5 Series is also the first BMW to get the company's new Park Assist tech, slotting the car into a space by twiddling the wheel, leaving the driver to operate on the accelerator and brake pedals. Ride quality and refinement has improved massively and overall the handling is still class-leading.

 

BMW 5 Series Specifications

 

The BMW 5 Series has a 1995cc, 4-cylinder engine that can generate power of 174 bhp at 4000 rpm along with torque of 350 Nm at 1750 rpm. The length of the car is 4841 mm and its width is 1902 mm while its height is 1483 mm. The car has front and rear disk brake system along with power steering. The car has a turning circle of 11.4 metres and the kerb weight of the car is 1520 kgs. The fuel tank capacity of the car is 70 litres.

 

BMW 5 Series Ex-Showroom Price

 

The price of the BMW 5 Series is around Rs 36.90 lakhs and goes up to approximately Rs 46.80 lakhs.

 

BMW 5 Series Models

 

BMW 5 Series is currently available in 3 diesel and 2 petrol variants in Indian market. The BMW 5 Series models are as follows: 

 

BMW 5 Series 520d Sedan (Diesel)
BMW 5 Series 525i Sedan (Petrol)
BMW 5 Series 530d Sedan (Diesel)
BMW 5 Series 530d Sedan Highline (Diesel)
BMW 5 Series 530i Sedan (Petrol)

 

BMW 5 Series Competitors

 

The BMW 5 Series is an arch rival against the likes of Mercedes E Class, Audi A6, BMW 3 Series, and BMW 7 Series in the Indian market.

 

Compare BMW 5 Series with Other Models

 

BMW 5 Series vs Audi A6: The Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series price comes at the same range. BMW 5 Series dominates the Audi A6 with better engine power; the BMW 5 Series has an excellent torque. The Audi A6 gives better mileage and also is the attractive car when compared to BMW 5 Series.

 

BMW 5 Series vs BMW 3 Series: The price tag of BMW 3 Series is very cheap compared to the BMW 5 Series. The BMW 5 series ride and handling is excellent with a robust engine power with super torque as well. The exterior and interior design of the BMW 5 Series is awesome.

 

BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes E Class: Mercedes E Class is one of the classic sedans in the world, it features awesome exteriors compared to the BMW 5 Series. Mercedes E Class is costlier compared to the BMW 5 Series.

 

BMW 5 Series vs BMW 7 Series: The BMW 5 Series and BMW 7 Series are considered as the big rivals in the market. BMW 7 Series is the top end product in the BMW Series, which also comes at a higher price tag than the BMW 5 Series.

 

BMW 5 Series Awards

 

The luxury BMW 5 Series awards are as follows:

 

BMW 5 Series has won Car and Driver magazine’s annual ten best awards 1997-2002.
Import Car of the Year from Motor Trends in 1997.
Executive Car of the Year for What Car from 1997 through 2002
BMW 5 Series is named as "Best New Luxury / Prestige Car"
It has won Canadian Car of the Year 2006  

 

BMW 5 Series Mileage

 

The base variant of the series can deliver mileage of 8 km/litre in the city while its mileage on the highway is around 11 km/litre. The 2.5L engine delivers mileage of 7.5 km/litre in the city and its mileage on the highway is 10.8 km/litre. The 3.0L engine delivers 9 km/litre in the city and the mileage on the highway is around 12 km/litre.