Sachin Tendulkar launches new BMW 5 Series; priced at INR 54.8 lakhs (on-road)

2017 BMW 5 Series has been launched at INR 54.8 lakhs (on-road). Sachin Tendulkar, the brand ambassdor   This is the company’s latest offering based on the company’s latest ultraweight platform. Based on the new 7 Series platform, BMW has made the new-generation 5 Series, which they claim is faster, lighter, more efficient and even dynamic as well. The new sedan looks stylish and appealing. This car looks pretty similar to the 7 Series as it borrows a lot of styling cues from it. The 5 series is the one of the best sellers in the segment and also for the company and now this comes in all new avatar. Has it been worth your wait? What does the new 2017 BMW 5 Series pack in it? Read on for more details.

2017 BMW 5 Series Price 

The 2017 BMW 5 Series prices start at INR 54.8 lakhs (on-road) for the 520d Sport line. The 520d luxury line is priced at INR 58.2 lakhs (on-road) and The 530d M Sport for INR 67.0 lakhs (on-road).

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2017 BMW 5 Series Design

The new 5 Series has been designed with BMW’s EfficientLightWeight technology. This means usage of ultra light metals to build the platform. This has helped to reduce the weight of the sedan by a whooping 100 kilograms. This is a major achievement for a sedan of this size to loose so much weight. The weight distribution has also been improved. The chassis is a lot stiffer and rigid than the out going 5 Series. The 2017 BMW 5 Series is 4,935 mm long, and it has a lot co-efficient of drag at 0.22. This makes it the most efficient and aerodynamic sedan in its segment. The car gets adapative headlamps as well.

In terms of design, it gets a lot of design cues from its elder sibling. The 2017 BMW 5 Series does look stylish and modern in its new-gen avatar.

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2017 BMW 5 Series Interiors

On the inside, the 2017 BMW 5 Series has some design elements from the 7 Series. In fact a lot of features have trickled into this sedan. This is a good combination of sportiness and luxuriousness. There is Active Cruise Control, Steering and lane keeping assistant, iDrive controller with 10.25 inch screen, BMW Heads Up Display, Adaptive LED Headlamps, Gesture Control and wireless charging. The Heads Up display is now 70% larger and there are large screens for the rear passengers as well.

The cabin looks plush and premium. It does feel a lot like the new 7 from the inside. The company claims to have improved the knee room for rear passengers. Then there is the massage function and the seat can be operated with gestures. There is even a Special Synergy Thermoacoustzic Capsule that reduces the outside. This enhances the cabin insulation. One can park the car by using the car key system called as Remote Parking. There is Apple CarPlay and even WiFi hotspot for up to 10 people. The Remote 3D View allows drivers to see the 360 view of their parked cars. Microsoft 365 users can sync their emails, calendar entries and contacts and edit them in the car itself.

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2017 BMW 5 Series Engine Options

There are four engines on offer. The 530i and 540i are the petrols and diesel it is the 520d and 530d. These engines are offered with xDrive and rear wheel drive options. There are three more engines, these are the 520d EfficientDynamics. This has lesser power for better mileage. The 530e iPerformance. This is the eDrive electric BMW and this has plug-in hybrid. It will have an efficiency of 2l/100km. The M550i xDrive will be carrying forward the V8 bi-turbo mill. All these engines will get an eight-speed ZF transmission.

The petrol mills will have 252bhp and 340bhp respectively. These engines will be sold in the US and for Europe, it will have the 190bhp and 265bhp diesel engines. As the new sedan is lighter, the performance and efficiency will get a boost.

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Top Speed

250km/h

2017 BMW 5 Series competition

Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Just like the Bimmer, even the Stuttgart-based automaker is gearing up for the launch of the E-Class. It will be the clash of the Germans with the new mid-sized premium sedans. Both are working towards impressing their customers. Off lately, the Mercs have got sportier while BMW has struggled somewhat to increase the sporty character. It seems that the new-gen will get back the charm for Bimmer and it will be a stiff competition between the two. Both will be competing to go ahead. If you have been disappointed by the current 5, the new one might be the one you were waiting for.

Audi A6: Audi’s A6 has become old now and it won’t get all the features and the space that the 5 will offer. Yes, the Audi is a bit cheaper at $46,200 however the new 5 becomes a more sensible option. The A6 is offered with a 2.0-litre turbo petrol and 3.0-litre V6 churning 333bhp. Our recommendation will be to pick the new and fresh 5 than the ageing A6.