The new generation BMW Series 5 has arrived. Better than the previous one. More mobile, but also for the first time, fully electric. Elegant design with sporty performance and comfort that are recognizable for BMW.
It all started in the early 70s, when the first generation of the sporty and elegant limousine was presented. Since then, its worldwide popularity has grown steadily. It’s performance and high level of comfort on long journeys made it the epitome of a business sedan, and more than ten million copies of this model have been produced to date.
With an elegant design and larger than the previous generation, it is offered in one standard and nine metallic colors, as well as three special BMW Individual colors, including two expressive Frozen colors. The front brings new double headlights and a new grille, LED headlights with a traditional look with four lights in a modern, minimalist form. There are also two vertical LED elements placed outwards that function as daytime running lights and direction indicators.
Inside, a high level of comfort that provides driving pleasure, especially on long journeys. Spacious, modern, functional, equipped with high-quality materials of fine workmanship and advanced digital technology that optimize travel comfort, emphasize the character of the car, but also provide a special interior atmosphere for passengers. There is also the digital curved display, which represents the heart of the interior design, the BMW Interaction Bar with ambient lighting in the dashboard and door area (standard on i5 models, optional on 530i and 530i xDrive), My Modes for a customizable driving and interior experience, and the new gear selector switch in the middle of the console control panel.
When it comes to the drivetrain, the BMW i5 eDrive40 is powered by an electric motor with 335 hp (246 kW), with Sport Boost or Launch Control. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 5.7 seconds. It is equipped with an 84.3 kWh battery pack. The offer also includes a 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, which delivers 255 hp (187 kW) in the BMW 530i and 530i xDrive. That’s enough to push the BMW 530i to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 5.9 seconds, and the BMW 530i xDrive in 5.8 seconds.
The most powerful version is powered by a 3.0-liter engine with 375 hp (276 kW), which is 40 hp more than the previous generation. That’s more than enough to push the car to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 4.5 seconds.
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Source: BMW