BMW 5 Series Overview

BMW gave the 5-Series sedan a mild makeover in the first half of 2023, in which it received minor tweaks to its exterior and a few feature additions. The M Sport package of visual enhancers, derived from BMW�s M division of performance-oriented cars, is now offered as standard in the two-variant lineup of the BMW 5-Series.

• The lineup of the BMW 5-Series sedan has also been cut short to only two fully-loaded variants � one petrol and one diesel, which get the same feature list.

• BMW discontinued the previously-available 520d Luxury Line, 50 Jahre M Edition and 530d M Sport in March 2023.

• The 2.0-litre petrol engine and 2.0-litre diesel engine on offer were also tuned to comply with BS6 Stage-II emission norms in the 2023 update.

With this minor facelift and technical upgrade, the new BMW 5-Series also became a bit pricier than earlier. The BMW 5-Series is now available in four colour options - Alpine White, Carbon Black, Phytonic Blue and Bluestone Metallic.

Some of the key exterior highlights are as follows:

• The minimal updates introduced by BMW for the 5-Series have worked wonders in making it more premium and expensive. BMW is now offering an M Sport package as standard on both the variants of the 5-Series.

• This package includes visual enhancers, such as a high-gloss black finish for the air breather and chrome vertical slats for the dual kidney grille in the front fascia.

• On the side, the BMW 5-Series gets M badges on the front fenders, M door sill finishers, a high-gloss black finish for the mirror base and B-pillar.

• The M Sport alloy wheels have an M Sport brake with dark blue callipers with the M designation behind them.

• At the rear, the BMW 5-Series has a trapezoidal tailpipe finisher in high-gloss chrome. There is also a satin aluminium finish for the window recess cover and a finisher for the window frame.

• The M Sport package also consists of an M aerodynamics package with a front apron, side skirts and a rear apron with diffuser inserts. This aerodynamics package features a dark shadow metallic treatment as standard.

• At the front, the BMW 5-Series also comes with Matrix LED headlamps for low-beam and high-beam functionalities. The dual L-shaped daytime running LEDs also double up as LED turn indicators for the car.

• The outsider rearview mirrors featuring integrated LED turn indicators are electrically-adjustable and foldable with heating and memory functions.

Some of the distinctive interior details are as follows:

• BMW is offering four Sensatec perforated leather upholstery options for the 5-Series. These include black and Canberra beige with contrast stitching, black and cognac brown with contrast stitching, all-black with contrast stitching and black and cognac brown with exclusive stitching.

• In all four upholstery options, the 5-Series has standard M interior trim finishers in aluminium rhombic smoke grey with highlight trim finishers in pearl chrome.

• The high-tech appeal of the BMW 5-Series is courtesy of the 12.3-inch screens for the instrument console and touchscreen infotainment system running on the BMW operating system 7.0.

• The sports seats offered in the 5-Series as standard feature power adjustments for both driver and passenger and memory function for the driver.

• Other premium features in the cabin of the 5-Series include four-zone automatic climate control, ambient lighting, BMW gesture control and electric roller sunblinds for rear windows.

• More comfort is ensured by additional features like a sunroof, electrically-adjustable M leather steering wheel, wireless charger and 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.

The safety feature list in the BMW 5-Series includes the following:

• The standard safety features in the BMW 5-Series have six airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, front and rear parking sensors and a reverse camera.

• A few additional features in this list are dynamic stability and traction control, cornering brake control and a tyre pressure monitoring system.

• The 5-Series also get front and rear park distance control, parking assistant, reverse assistant and surround-view camera, allowing you to park this long car easily in tight spaces.

Both the engine options offered in the BMW 5-Series are four-cylinder turbocharged powertrains. However, they are high on performance and deliver uncompromised power delivery.

• The 2.0-litre petrol engine in the 530i M Sport churns out 252 bhp of power and 350 Nm of torque. This engine enables it to cover the 0-100 kmph sprint in 6.1 seconds.

• The 2.0-litre diesel engine offered in the 520 M Sport produces 190 bhp of power and 400 Nm of torque and helps the 5-Series to cover the 0-100 kmph sprint in 7.3 seconds.

• The BMW 5-Series has always remained a driver�s delight with its impeccable driving experience. The latest iteration of the sedan follows the tradition with the BMW Driving Experience Control, featuring four drive modes � Sport, Comfort, Eco Pro and Adaptive.

• The 5-Series sedan also has adaptive Suspension with independent damping, a launch control function and a Servotronic steering assist for enhanced driving comfort.

Despite producing impressive performance figures, the BMW 5-Series is high on fuel efficiency.

• The 2.0-litre petrol engine in the 530i M Sport claims 14.82 kmpl.

• The 2.0-litre diesel engine in the 520d M Sport can blow your mind with its impressive fuel efficiency of 20.37 kmpl.

Given the large dimensions of the 5-Series, BMW has equipped the sedan with features like front and rear park distance control, parking assistant, reverse assistant and a surround-view camera. This comprehensive set of features can help you park this nearly 5-metre-long car in an easier way.

However, while these features in the 5-Series are smart enough to ease off your parking experience, finding a parking spot can be a daunting task in crowded areas. This is where Park+ comes to your rescue with its location finder feature.

You can use the Park+ app, to find and book a parking spot well in advance, even before reaching the parking spot. You can also avail of additional features by Park+ such as insurance renewal reminders, service reminders, doorstep car washing and FASTag recharges.

Download the Park+ app now and explore its services to make your car owner's journey comfortable.