NEW BMW 5 Series launched in India! Check price, features, engine, exteriors, interiors and other details

The new BMW 5 Series has been launched in India on Thursday. The new BMW 5 Series has hit the Indian market with immense style and numerous updates. Bookings can be made at all BMW dealerships from today (June 24) onwards.

Those who are planning to buy the car can note that online bookings done till July 24, 2021 will enjoy an attractive offer on limited units of M Sport variant. These cars will come with a discount of up to 50 percent on a selected range of exclusive M Performance accessories curated for the BMW 5 Series.

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Here is all you need to know about the car:

Variants and Engine: Locally produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai, the car is available in one petrol (BMW 530i M Sport) and two diesel variants (BMW 530d M Sport and BMW 520d Luxury Line). The 2-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine of the BMW 530i generates maximum output of 252 hp and peak torque of 350 Nm with 0-100 kmph acceleration in just 6.1 seconds.

The 2-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine of the BMW 520d develops maximum output of 190 hp and peak toque of 400 Nm with 0-100 kmph acceleration in 7.3 seconds. The 3-litre 6-cylinder in-line diesel engine of BMW 530d produces maximum output of 265 hp and peak torque of 620 Nm with 0-100 kmph acceleration in 5.7 seconds, making it the quickest car in executive sedan segment.

Exterior: The exterior design of the new BMW 5 Series is headlined by immense presence and exquisite sporting style with large, clean and tautly drawn surfaces. The new bold BMW kidney grille and new slimmer full-LED Adaptive headlights ensure a considerable visual impact from the front.

Newly added BMW Laserlight (in M Sport variants) distributes light perfectly up to 650 meters and is unique in this vehicle segment. Distinct wheel arches give a luxurious and dynamic appearance to the car’s side profile. At the rear, the real eye-catcher is the brand-new L shape light graphic that emerges from the taillight in a three-dimensional form. A broad rear with clean horizontal lines emphasises the width.

Interior: The interior of the new BMW 5 Series blends contemporary elegance with driver-focused cockpit design. For the first time, perforated Sensatec upholstery is being offered in the BMW 5 Series (530i) that creates a luxurious impression with contrast stitching and fine quilting.

BMW 520d offers Natural Leather Dakota upholstery and BMW 530d offers an even more refined ‘Nappa’ leather upholstery with diamond stitching. Electrically adjustable Comfort Seats (530d) for driver and passenger provide perfect position. On the other hand, Sports Seats (530i) with leather covers, sports leather steering wheel and specific trim strips augment the sporty feel.

Ergonomically optimised Lumbar Support enables vertical and lateral seat adjustment for a relaxed journey. Adding to the sense of space is the standard large glass sunroof. Ambient Lighting Package with six dimmable designs creates an atmosphere for every mood. Welcome Light Carpet, which is projected from the side sill, welcomes passengers in glamorous style. The car has four-zone automatic climate control with extended features and SYNC function.

Features: Cutting-edge technology comes into play with multiple driver assistance systems such as Remote-Control Parking, BMW Head-up Display, Reversing Assistant, Parking Assistant, BMW Gesture Control. Modern cockpit concept BMW Live Cockpit Professional with BMW Operating System 7.0 includes 3D Navigation, a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument display behind the steering wheel and a bigger 12.3-inch Control Display. The occupants can operate several functions simply by speaking to their BMW Virtual Assistant.

BMW Efficient Dynamics includes features such as 8-speed Steptronic Sport Automatic Transmission, Auto Start-Stop, Brake-Energy Regeneration, Electronic Power Steering, 50:50 Weight Distribution and ECO PRO mode in Driving Experience Control. BMW Safety technologies include six airbags, Attentiveness Assistance, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), among others.

Price: The car is available at attractive introductory prices (ex-showroom)- BMW 530i M Sport costs Rs 62,90,000; BMW 520d Luxury Line is priced at Rs 63,90,000 and BMW 530d M Sport is worth Rs 71,90,000.

Colours: The new BMW 5 Series is available in new exciting colours. Offered for the first time - Phytonic Blue metallic and Bernina Grey Amber effect. Other colours are Alpine White and Black (Non-metallic) and Mineral White, Carbon Black, Black Sapphire, Glacier Silver, Bluestone (Metallic).