BMW 5 Series Sedan

The 5 Series is furnished with an elegant and comfortable interior upholstered with Dakota leather and a Fine-wood Poplar Grain Grey interior trim. The ambient interior lights come with 11 pre-defined selectable designs. The classic Sensatec instrument panel with sport leather steering and a compact technology makes the 5 series extremely comfortable and enhances the appeal. Automatic climate control, seat heating for driver and front passenger, active carbon filter, and the BMW ConnectedDrive are sure to make an excellent drive.

The ConnectedDrive provides features like Intelligent Emergency Call, Remote Control Services and Wireless Connectivity and TeleServices. The Comfort Access System is another pro, a system to access all doors without keys, is BMW’s additional work to make the car more user-friendly.

Both the luxury line and the M sport pack a set of classy and elegant exteriors coupled with a sporty finish. Riding on 18’ and 19’ light-alloy wheels, engineered by BMW, and W-spoke styling for the luxury line or the entry-level 520i, the wheels are sure to draw some attention. The exterior elements are offered in Chrome high gloss and tailpipe finishers in chrome makes the vehicle even more attractive. Aerodynamic design to enhance performance, the M aerodynamics package has been reckoned to be an excellent upgrade to the series. 

With signature BMW ornamental kidney grille, adaptive LED Headlights and an attractive pair of hybrid tail lamps, the classy look of the sedan is enhanced and a pair of specially designed headlights with high-beam assist makes the car ideal for roads and gives it a stunning look.

The M sport package on 530i adds sports suspension, M sport brakes, and a sporty feel to gear shifting. The gear shifts are crisp, and along with being sporty, the 5 series does not compromise with the rider’s comfort and driving experience. The car might have been a little stiff around the corners but it glides smoothly in a town setting, and moves over bumps effortlessly, thanks to the adaptive suspension. Steering control is light and might not impress all orthodox drivers and car specialists.

The base model of the series, 520i consumes petrol and has a powerful 2.0 litres, TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine that delivers 135 kW power and 290 Nm of torque, going from 0-100 kmph in just 7.8 secs. It packs an 8-speed automatic transmission system, Streptronic with gearshift paddles. The 530i, M sport although delivers a torque of 350Nm, due to BMW’s sports up-gradation and delivers 185kW of power, almost 50kW more than the 520i.

The 5 series comes packed with advanced safety features. With sports ABS, designed by BMW especially, and Active Protection with full-length airbags and side airbags, and knee airbags for the driver, the 5 series ensures maximum safety. Dynamic braking lights and inner vented disc brakes keep you safe on the road. Dynamic Stability and Traction Control adds enhanced safety to the vehicle.

The 5 Series is undoubtedly one of the best in this segment of cars. It is everything you can think of when you imagine a luxury and elegant sedan, and does not compromise on the comfort or safety of the models, with a sport-like performance and enhanced safety and security features. Slightly tilting on the expensive side, it is still capable of beating its competitors in the Australian market. With an upgrade in features and technology, it is sure to be chosen by people who like large luxury sedans.