As one of the nameplates that helped shape the automotive landscape into what we now know today, the BMW 5 Series is not only one of BMW’s most important models, but one of the industry’s most important, as well. Now in its seventh generation, the BMW 5 Series is ready to continue that legacy and be the most dynamic and most innovative 5 Series yet.
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Codenamed G30, this new BMW 5 Series is built using the same scalable architecture (CLAR in BMW speak) as the new G11 7 Series. This new chassis provides the new 5 Series with BMW’s new EfficientLightweight designs. This means an extensive use of aluminum and high-strength steel in both the chassis and body of the new 5er. All of that adds up to a not-insignificant 100 kilograms (220 lbs) drop in weight. F10 5 Series owners will appreciate that weight loss, as its weight was its most maligned attribute. Torsional rigidity is also up significantly and the center of gravity has been lowered. That, along with BMW’s trademark near 50/50 weight distribution, makes this new seventh-gen 5 Series the most dynamic yet.
The design of the new BMW 5 Series isn’t a massive departure from the previous generation. It’s far more evolutionary than revolutionary. However, underneath the skin, the new 5er couldn’t be more different. All of the aforementioned chassis changes, as well as new optional Integral Active Steering (rear-wheel steering), advanced driver assistance systems and a suite of new engines make this new 5 Series the most advanced yet, as well.
The new 5 Series will launch with four model variants when it goes on sale in February 2017. Replacing the current and aging BMW 528i will be the new 530i, which will use an updated version of its B48 2.0 liter TwinPower four-cylinder engine, making 252 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. For the 530i, 0-60 mph will happen in 6.2 seconds while also returning a combined 5.4 litres/100 km (43 mph US). The other petrol variant available at launch will be the 540i. That will use BMW’s new, and excellent, B58 3.0 liter TwinPower I6 engine, developing 340 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque. The 540i, with xDrive, will sprint to 60 mph in a rapid 4.8 seconds, all while being able to return 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US) of fuel consumption.
In every other market aside from North America, two diesel variants will be available as well. The 520d and 530d will use a 2.0 liter turbo-four and 3.0 liter turbo-six diesel, respectively. For the 520d, that means 190 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 mph in 7.6 seconds and 4.0 l/100 km (58 mph US) with the eight-speed automatic (expect the economy and performance to drop a bit with the six-speed manual). For the 530d, this means 265 hp and 457 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds and 4.5 l/100 km (52 mpg US).
Soon after launch, BMW will be launching three new model variants. An EfficientDynamics Edition of the 520d, with lower emissions, and a 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid variant will headline the more efficient variants. The 530e iPerformance will use BMW’s typical eDrive powertrain, comprised of a four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine combined with an electric motor, to develop a combined 252 hp.
The third variant to debut following the launch will be the BMW M550i xDrive, taking over the 5 Series’ flagship position. Sporting a revised version of BMW’s 4.4 liter V8, the M550i xDive will develop 462 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, making it good for 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds flat. It also returns decent fuel economy for a V8, consuming 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US).
BMW will also be giving the new G30 5 Series all of the brand’s best technologies. The latest-generation iDrive, featuring a 10.25-inch touchscreen will be available. Much like the 7 Series, the 5er’s iDrive can be controlled with either the iDrive controller, touchscreen or with Gesture Control.
It will also feature the latest-generation full-color Head-Up Display, with a 70 percent larger display. Rear comfort seats with massage capability will also be available, as well as four-zone climate control with ionized and fragranced air. It will also use touch-sensitive seat controls, Special Synergy Thermoacoustic Capsule (SYNTAK) engine encapsulation technology and acoustic glazing for the windscreen and the acoustic headliner.
All BMW 5 Series’ will feature LED headlights as standard, with optional Adaptive LED Headlights, which feature variable light distribution, including adaptive roundabout lights and BMW Selective Beam anti-dazzle high beam with a range of up to 500 meters.
Two non-metallic and 11 metallic color shades are available for the new BMW 5 Series, and six BMW Individual paint finishes and two BMW Individual Frozen paint finishes will join the selection over the course of 2017. Customers can choose from a total of 17 different light-alloy wheels (17-inch to 20-inch). And the Original BMW Accessories range offers another three complete wheel sets in 20-inch format.
The new BMW 5 Series will go on sale worldwide in February of 2017. With its new lightweight chassis, fantastic new engines and all of its new technology, the G30 BMW 5 Series should be another successful generation in the 5 Series’ legacy.
Model variants at market launch on 11 February 2017.
BMW 530i/BMW 530i xDrive: Four-cylinder petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission.
Capacity: 1,998cc.
Output: 185 kW/252 hp at 5,200 – 6,500 rpm.
Maximum torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) at 1,450 – 4,800 rpm.
Acceleration (0–100 km/h [62 mph]): 6.2 s (6.0 s).
Fuel consumption, combined: 5.4 l/100 km [52.3 mpg imp] (5.7 l/100 km [49.6 mpg imp])*.
CO2 emissions, combined: 126 g/km (133 g/km).
BMW 540i/BMW 540i xDrive: Six-cylinder petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission.
Capacity: 2,998cc.
Output: 250 kW/340 hp at 5,500 – 6,500 rpm.
Maximum torque: 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) at 1,380 – 5,200 rpm.
Acceleration (0–100 km/h [62 mph]): 5.1 s (4.8 s).
Fuel consumption, combined: 6.5 l/100 km [43.5 mpg imp] (6.7 l/100 km [42.2 mpg imp])*.
CO2 emissions, combined: 150 g/km (156 g/km).
BMW 520d/BMW 520d xDrive: Four-cylinder diesel engine, six-speed manual gearbox/eight-speed Steptronic transmission (xDrive: eight-speed Steptronic transmission).
Capacity: 1,995cc.
Output: 140 kW/190 hp at 4,000 rpm.
Maximum torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) at 1,750 – 2,500 rpm.
Acceleration (0–100 km/h [62 mph]): 7.7 s/7.6 s (7.6 s).
Fuel consumption, combined: 4.1 l/100 km [68.9 mpg imp] / 4.0 l/100 km [70.6 mpg imp] (4.2 l/100 km [67.3 mpg imp])*.
CO2 emissions, combined: 108 g/km / 107 g/km (112 g/km).
BMW 530d/BMW 530d xDrive: Six-cylinder diesel engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission.
Capacity: 2,993cc.
Output: 195 kW/265 hp at 4,000 rpm.
Maximum torque: 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) at 2,000 – 2,500 rpm.
Acceleration (0–100 km/h [62 mph]): 5.7 s (5.4 s).
Fuel consumption, combined: 4.5 l/100 km [62.8 mpg imp] (4.7 l/100 km [60.1 mpg imp])*.
CO2 emissions, combined: 118 g/km (125 g/km).
Model variants from March 2017.
BMW 530e iPerformance: Four-cylinder petrol engine plus BMW eDrive electric drive system (plug-in hybrid), eight-speed Steptronic transmission. Capacity: 1,998cc.
System output: 185 kW/252 hp at 4,460 – 6,500 rpm.
Maximum system torque: 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) at 1,450 – 4,000 rpm. Acceleration (0–100 km/h [62 mph]): 6.2 s.
Electric range: 45 km*.
Fuel consumption, combined: 2.0 l/100 km (141.2 mpg imp)*.
CO2 emissions, combined: 46 g/km.
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition: Four-cylinder diesel engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission.
Capacity: 1,995cc.
Output: 140 kW/190 hp at 4,000 rpm.
Maximum torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) from 1,750 rpm. Acceleration (0–100 km/h [62 mph]): 7.5 s.
Fuel consumption, combined: 3.9 l/100 km (72.4 mpg imp)*. CO2 emissions, combined: 102 g/km.
BMW M550i xDrive: Eight-cylinder petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission.
Capacity: 4,395cc.
Output: 340 kW/462 hp at 5,500 rpm.
Maximum torque: 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) from 1,800 rpm. Acceleration (0–100 km/h [62 mph]): 4.0 s.
Fuel consumption, combined: 8.9 l/100 km (31.7 mpg imp). CO2 emissions, combined: 204 g/km.
BMW 540i M Sport Package – Exterior
BMW 540i M Sport Package – Interior
BMW 5 Series Luxury Line – Exterior
BMW 5 Series Luxury Line – Interior
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BMW 5 Series Technical Features
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Oh my god, this car looks good, like really good. Wow.
we all commented at the same time lmfao, but yo still looks amazing, cant wait to see the M5. M550i 0-60 in 4sec holy shit
462hp ! And no, it’s 0-62 in 4.0, so 0-60 is probably like 3.8s. This car has no competition in its segment !
http://fastestlaps.com/comparisons/fls9lrtnhc6z
Audi is king of the category, always.
http://fastestlaps.com/comparisons/eb5g9r594rff
Audi domination is boring.
We are waiting for rs5 b9 and rs6 c8 to omg again devastate bmw. This is really boring.
First the M5 was faster in half of those tracks, and when it wasn’t they were either really short or wet. The M4 beats the RS5 in every single way possible, plus the CP M3 E92 was faster too anyway.
Finally the M550i compares against the S6 so… I don’t think so pal.
M5 was overall slower in tracks and in acceleration/performance.. What else to add? M4 f30 is not almost 10 years old B8 competitor. Competitor to RS5 b8 is M3 E92. For M4 f30 competitor will be RS5 B9.
New m550i cant be compared fanboy to oldy s6 c7 boy. Compare f10 to c7. :)
Like always. Total devastation from audi. We will se what will be with g30 vs c8.
And old competition.
RS6 C6 vS M5 e60.
http://fastestlaps.com/comparisons/vc5il2kcr6kb
LIKE ALWAYS. Bmw is slower. In tracks and in performance.
No it’s faster on half the tracks so it’s a tie, and the RS6 takes it from 0-180 but then the M5 is faster, and it beats the RS6 on a roll and everything over 1/2 miles.
The B8 came out 3 years after the E92, the M4 came out 3 years after the B8, and the B9 will come out 3 years after the M4 so… What are you doing here ?
Yes it can because the C7 is still on the market. The C8 will come out in 2018.
B8 is 2007, e90 is 2005, typicall 2 years difference. This is normal, they dont relasing new models in same years, they always have 1-2 years of difference. This is bussines. f30 is 2012, b8 is 2007. It’s not 2 or 3 years. Haha boy. I like to destroy fanboys. Thats what I’m doing here.
BTw. who cares what is faster over 180 km/h? Most important is 0-60 and 60-160 performance. For performance >180 km/h u tune your cars to 1000+ hp, what is easier in lamborghini-audi’s engine in rs6 c6 too than RWD e60 v10. :D
2:0 mate.
Sorry for language, thats not my native.
You were talking about the RS5 and the E92, but now you’re talking about the A4 and the 3 Series, that’s kinda weird isn’t it ?
These cars were created to be Autobahn eaters not red light queens. BMW has an F1 engine lol gtfo.
I’m french, no excuses.
RS5 AND M3 are faster/better versions of a4 and 3 series. When we talk about m3 e92, we talk about 3 series e90 model, so no it’s not weird, it’s normal.
Autobahn eater perfection model is: very fast, very strong and stable car with awd and best interior quality. This is perfect solution for autobahn eater. I think a6 and series 5 are made for this and i think, a6 is again better for this needs.
F1 is shit. WEC is king.
Coupe versions of a4 and series 3 are sport cars not only for autobahn, but for fun and fast corners too.
S6 may be faster than m5, but the car’s body roll and the forces your body must counteract when taking the car to limits on corners doesn’t compare to the near flat feel of bmw. Numbers don’t mean everything. It’s the experience that counts
And its not tie, because overall times are better in audi. Less overall seconds.
If two cars will race in 4 tracks, but in two tracks Car X will have 1 minute and 1:05 minute, Car Y will have 1:20 and 1:30, but in second two trakcs Car X have 1 minute and 1:05 and Car Y will have 0,59 minute and 1 minute, this will be tie? :D
I hope u will understand what i write.
The M4 stomps on the RS5 (even the e92 proved to be better).
The new M5 will stomp the RS6 (since both cars will be awd, this is now a fair comparison since)
The M4 GTS stomps on everything audi has ever made. not to mention the car doesnt fall apart. Talk to a technician who has worked for both BMW and Audi on which brand is better and more reliable.
I’ll stay with BMW. Next.
For M550i X-Drive, It has 8-Cylinder Petrol Engine..Wowww
Waiting for the Drive
We’re the most hard core on BMWBlog so it seems ;-) (and Icebreakerr of course)
Tomorrow there will be like 100 comments lmao
Way more even lol
Oh yes, so good, so perfect.))) God, many people are zombies..) On Copy-paste they are talking. wow, so good looks .)
For 7 years they have added an additional sideline, the nostrils was joined with headlights and it`s considered a new design, and many like you, will encourage this crap. Therefore nothing new we to see, thanks to the gray mass of people who are happy all over, what BMW will show. ))
The fact that it’s an evolution or a revolution doesn’t matter as long as the car looks good. Porsche has made the same car for over 50 years, they made the design evolve gently, and it still looks good.
Same could be said for the Dodge Viper, the G Wagon or the Lotus Elise. If it’s not broken: don’t fix. Does the car look good ? Yes, end of the story.
Don`t need look for comparisons with the iconic supercars. Sedan exterior becomes obsolete much sooner than the supercar`s, which like wine, with age becomes more tasty, and expensive. But like i say sedan, it`s not perfection and we don`t need to see the same design 14 years. Classic 5 series such as E28, E34, E39, they all had their distinctive and unique design.
So, not need to talk about revolution and evolution. There is only 2 way: copying and birth of a new. Sadly but BMW choice the first way.
Wtf ? The E28, E34 and E39 look a LOT alike, they’re evolutions.
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Maybe not E39 but E34 vs E28 don’t have quite as much differences as ou think, that’s why you didn’t compare them a lot i guess ?
E28 & E34 have big difference. At E28, the rectangular shape of the body, while, as E34 has smooth contours of the body increases toward the rear. They look differently https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/2bb4c6ca131095c77e40310a64cffff608df5af2b0d8097b302a2c51df737403.jpg
Now do the same passionate job for F10 vs G30
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Added two lines in profile and voila, new 5 series )
It is more facelift then new model:(:(
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Omfg it’s awesome!!!!!
He wasn’t lying !
hahaha lMAO
I love it
It looks so good, exterior and interior wow
Imagine the M5 dude !
The M5 will be a monster!!
No doubt on that, around 620hp for about 1750kg with AWD is Nissan GT-R type of figures (a bit better actually)
The G30 and F90 will destroy the Competition!!!
http://fastestlaps.com/comparisons/fls9lrtnhc6z
Audi is king of the category, always.
http://fastestlaps.com/comparisons/eb5g9r594rff
Audi domination is almost boring.
We are waiting for rs5 b9 and rs6 c8 to omg again devastate bmw. This is really boring. Dont comparise this new model, to old models, but wait for new models too.
Hahahaha so funny because Audi has never ever been king in this segment (in any segment?)! BMW always ruled. Only reason why E63 AMG and RS6 may be faster in a straight line is because they always have AWD (=safe but boring). Guess what the F90 M5 will have xDrive as an option and will do 0-100 in 3.2 seconds or even faster! It’s insane. Please don’t compare the M5 with an overpriced VW.
Boy. I GIVE YOU statistics in links. And u trying to lie, to tell me, the statistics are what? Wrong? What are you talking about? Go to links and their is what is faster in segments. Laps comparison is like 2+2-4, you can’t tell more, or add something from your fanboy bullshit speaking. Audi is faster in straight line AND in tracks. Awd is safe, super fast, but boring? What? :D
Haha funny monkey.
There is more to fast time in a strait line … As “Senne” said Quatro help with those time and it is good for Audi for sure. RS7 is a beast no doubt but I too would not trade the BMW M5 feeling with an RS7. Steering feel, balance, sporty feel, BMW is the best to the game sorry.
Exactly what I meant. Thanks
It’s only yours choice. :) I’m talking what is overall faster etc. Personal choice is personal.
Worlds fastest sedan maybe :D Cross your fingers…
Can’t wait to drive
just been reading comments a lot of people like it :) will look even better in person
It looks a lot better in the official images, and I have to say I really like the interior. BMW’s leather work has reached a new level recently, it looks more luxurious, and everything is still oriented toward the driver.
It seems to assume its sporty character with better confidence while being more luxurious inside, they really worked on that balance.
Exactly !
The more I look at it, the more I LOVE it! It’s near perfect. It’s so incredibly beautiful, luxurious looking both inside and out. WoW. I’m speachless!
I love the M550i. The balance this car has between performance and refinement is crazy, it’s like the E28 M5, the top-off-the-line 5 Series. And 462hp, 550nm, 0-100km/h in 4.0s ? Crazy numbers for a 5 Series !
And then you’ll have the M5 with a carbon roof, bucket style seats and probably a very agressive look. Definitely an awesome gen !
Yeah me too it’s incredible! M5 has 150 HP more and all the M stuff, it will do 0-62 in 3 seconds or so (especially with xDrive as an option). That’s out of this world!! That’s hypercar-fast!!
I posted this on the other article, but wanted to share my thoughts here as well.
This is absolutely stunning. If the drive is really good as it is supposed to be, I personally think this is BMW’s flagship model. Not the 7er.
Evolutionary design than revolutionary, sure. But you can’t beat elegance combined with sexy. I think the real revolution is the chassis and the dynamic range it is supposed to deliver. Not one bit disappointed, and will likely upgrade to the new 5er.
Finally, I take back everything I said. My 2013 550ix is definitley going to be retiring in March of 2017.
Awesome stats. And BMW always, ALWAYS understate their 0-60 times so the M550 ix is definitely a sub 4 sec machine.
a beautiful car. Nice stance and proportions. A clean and imposing design. Masculine and impressive. I am really impressed. Good work BMW!
Typo: “the M550i xDive”
go masturbate over a panamera, we know you want to put your shrimp dik in the exhuast
Where is the M550d though ?
Eventualy. There will be one
And the 540d, I don’t get it either
kaisuke have a look at the comments on here and look what i said to that john idiot LMFAO
The car is so good he can’t hate on it so he tried to pick on the writers instead
lol im having trouble with merc fans on YouCar youtube channel its fully of salty e class taxi fanboys
OMG !!! This car is beautiful. I can wait to see it in person.
The exterior design is awesome !!!!!!! Good job BMW.
I guess all the panic over the leaked pictures was for nothing. Unless somebody is going to complain about the buttons not being in aluminum of course.
Perfect evolution to the F10. The size remains relatively the same but looks a lot more athletic and less bulbous compared to the F10, especially from the rear.
As for the interior, everyone can gloss over what Mercedes does but I will take that perfectly executed driver-orientated cockpit any day.
Well done BMW.
I think you all need to look again, try to be a little critical, they have actually managed to make it look outdated from day one. Just like they did with the current 3 & 7 series. Interior is nice, but, the one I was going for was the hybrid which they have now made underpowered by using the same version as in the 3. I’ll just stick with my F10 for now, no-one will be able to tell the difference anyway.
With each new model, BMW is doing its best to, slowly, kill our love for its cars.
Unimaginative and bland designs coupled with fierce desire to take all the emotion out of the car and make them cold and clinical. It hurts to be a BMW fan these days.
No wonder that the sales of competitors are rising vertically whereas sales of BMW is either incrementing marginally or are mostly flat.
We don’t want an Audi with a BMW roundel. If that’s what we want then we would better off with Audi. At least they know how to make understated designs tasteful and timeless.
As it is we stopped bothering about how a BMW should drive when F series models came into the picture.
Golden words Bro! https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/8ba95236713094849c17d77383971a4839c59c62db589182c59297ae5e7412f5.png
I was not expected such a great lookin, but who cares what i was expected?! God, whole car is amazing. Best in class, best in segment and Best in the world.
If u don’t agree with me, compare specifications with its competitors.
Well done BMW.
530e; will that have regenerative braking or nope?
Maybe it’ll grown on me but I’ll stick to my F10, not excited about the new 5 series. Wish they’ve followed the pininfarina concept for the design language.
Yes this one looks like F10 on botox and heavy make up…
That was Coupé. Those usually look always better than sedans. Don’t forget the 6/8 Series that was spotted recently. That one might be influenced by the Pininfarina.
Shoulder line(s) is really bad, IMO even worse than Mercedes.
RIDICULOUS !!! Those are the most out of mind fuel consumption numbers I have seen in a while … I’m driving a 2015 X1 E84 28i XDrive with the 8 speed auto and I can’t do better in EcoPro than 11.5 l /100 km combine … I often get 14l/100km in town only and never better than 8.1l/100km on the highway which is good for a 4 wheel drive 1690 kg car by the way but 6.7 combine for the 6cyl 5.4l/100km for the same 4cyl which has more HP ?!? WTF BMW what are those numbers ???? 8.9l/100km combine for a V8 !!!! Come on this is bullcrap sorry !!! I hate to see those lies printed on official bmw statement.
On paper the numbers are always lower, it’s nothing new under the sun.
Don’t blame BMW for the ridiculously low fuel consumption numbers. It’s the regulations around it that are crap. Every brand abuses this. Can you blame them? I don’t think so. What would you do if you were them?
Honestly ? I think it is time manufacturer publish real road test drive fuel consumption on a road course with trafic lights stop and go and all … Seriously it is time. What would I do ? I would start the new era and give customer real figures that they will be able to reproduce. What would you do if you could be sure the numbers were right ? You would buy the car with confidence. I think it would be a win win situation don’t you think ? I’m just saying.
Yeah I know, but really it’s people that want to be deceived. If 1 car manufacturer would come out with realistic numbers, people would not buy them because then they wouldn’t believe it and think it’s still not true and that those cars just have bad fuel consumption. The only way is to force them to do realistic runs. I don’t think it would make them money to do it that way. Otherwise they would have done it by now.
Anyone know if a 540e will be available? If so, when (and how much?). Thanks!
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What about N63 engine burning oil? It is the same engine in M550i.