BMW 5 Series
Sedan (G30)
The seventh-generation 5 Series moved to BMW's CLAR platform, using aluminium and high-strength steel to cut weight, and added gesture control, Display Key and semi-automated driving assistants. The V8 M550i xDrive was raised from 462 to 530 Hp in 2019.
- Production
- 2017 – 2020
- Body type
- Sedan, 4 doors
- Power
- 184 - 530 Hp
- Length
- 4962 mm195.4 in
- Wheelbase
- 2975 mm117.1 in
23 of 23 engines
Petrol engines7
- M550i (530 Hp) xDrive Steptronic2019 – 2020All-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic250 km/h155 mph · 3.8 s · 9.9 - 10.0 l/100 km23.5 - 23.8 mpg
- M550i (462 Hp) xDrive Steptronic2017 – 2018All-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic250 km/h155 mph · 4.0 s · 8.9 l/100 km26.4 mpg
- 540i (340 Hp) xDrive Steptronic2017 – 2020All-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic250 km/h155 mph · 4.8 s · 6.9 - 7.4 l/100 km31.8 - 34.1 mpg
- 540i (340 Hp) Steptronic2017 – 2020Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic250 km/h155 mph · 5.1 s · 6.5 - 6.9 l/100 km34.1 - 36.2 mpg
- 530i (252 Hp) xDrive Steptronic2017 – 2020All-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic250 km/h155 mph · 6.0 s · 6.0 - 6.4 l/100 km36.8 - 39.2 mpg
- 530i (252 Hp) Steptronic2017 – 2020Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic250 km/h155 mph · 6.2 s · 5.5 - 5.9 l/100 km39.9 - 42.8 mpg
- 520i (184 Hp) Steptronic2017 – 2020Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic235 km/h146 mph · 7.8 s · 5.4 - 5.9 l/100 km39.9 - 43.6 mpg
Diesel engines13
- M550d (400 Hp) xDrive Steptronic2017 – 2020All-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic250 km/h155 mph · 4.4 s · 5.9 - 6.1 l/100 km38.6 - 39.9 mpg
- 540d (320 Hp) xDrive Steptronic2017 – 2020All-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic250 km/h155 mph · 4.7 s · 5.2 - 5.6 l/100 km42.0 - 45.2 mpg
- 530d (265 Hp) xDrive Steptronic2017 – 2020All-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic250 km/h155 mph · 5.4 s · 5.0 - 5.4 l/100 km43.6 - 47.0 mpg
- 530d (265 Hp) Steptronic2017 – 2020Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic250 km/h155 mph · 5.7 s · 4.5 - 4.9 l/100 km48.0 - 52.3 mpg
- 525d (231 Hp) Steptronic2017 – 2020Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic250 km/h155 mph · 6.6 s · 4.4 - 4.8 l/100 km49.0 - 53.5 mpg
- 523d (190 Hp) xDrive Steptronic2019 – 2020All-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic— · 7.5 s · —
- 523d (190 Hp) Steptronic2017 – 2020Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic— · 7.5 s · 4.7 l/100 km50.0 mpg
- 520d (190 Hp) xDrive Steptronic2017 – 2019All-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic232 km/h144 mph · 7.6 s · 4.5 - 4.9 l/100 km48.0 - 52.3 mpg
- 520d (190 Hp) Steptronic2017 – 2019Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic235 km/h146 mph · 7.5 s · 4.1 - 4.5 l/100 km52.3 - 57.4 mpg
- 520d (190 Hp) Mild Hybrid xDrive Steptronic2019 – 2020All-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic232 km/h144 mph · 7.2 s · 4.5 - 4.7 l/100 km50.0 - 52.3 mpg
- 520d (190 Hp) Mild Hybrid Steptronic2019 – 2020Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic235 km/h146 mph · 7.2 s · 4.1 - 4.3 l/100 km54.7 - 57.4 mpg
- 520d (190 Hp) EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic2017 – 2018Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic235 km/h146 mph · 7.5 s · 3.9 - 4.3 l/100 km54.7 - 60.3 mpg
- 520d (190 Hp)2017 – 2020Rear-wheel drive · 6-speed manual238 km/h148 mph · 7.7 s · 4.2 - 4.5 l/100 km52.3 - 56.0 mpg
Plug-in hybrid engines3
- 530e iPerformance (252 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid Steptronic2017 – 2019Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic235 km/h146 mph · 6.2 s · 1.9 - 2.1 l/100 km112.0 - 123.8 mpg
- 530e (252 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid xDrive Steptronic2019 – 2020All-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic235 km/h146 mph · 6.2 s · 2.0 - 2.2 l/100 km106.9 - 117.6 mpg
- 530e (252 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid Steptronic2019 – 2020Rear-wheel drive · 8-speed Steptronic automatic235 km/h146 mph · 6.1 s · 1.6 - 1.8 l/100 km130.7 - 147.0 mpg
Equipment
Standard equipment · Most markets, 2017–2020
- iDrive with touchscreen display (up to 10.25 inches)
- Cloth/leather or leather upholstery depending on line
- 17- to 18-inch alloy wheels depending on trim
Equipment lines
SEThe UK entry trim; at launch the UK range was simplified to SE and M Sport.
- Standard bumpers
- Chrome exterior trim
Sport LineGloss-black accents outside, sportier cabin inside.
- High-gloss black Air Breather, grille slats, lower intake and window surrounds
- Cloth/leather sport seats (leather optional)
- High-gloss black dashboard trim with pearl chrome accents
- 18-inch 10 double-spoke or 19-inch V-spoke wheels
Luxury LineChrome and wood for a classic executive feel.
- High-gloss chrome Air Breather, grille, lower intakes and window surrounds
- Leather upholstery
- Sensatec-covered instrument panel
- Fine-wood “Ridge” trim on dashboard and doors
- 18-inch W-spoke or 19-inch multi-spoke wheels
M Sport (from March 2017)M aerodynamics, lowered suspension and an M cabin.
- M aerodynamic package: larger front intakes, side skirts, diffuser-style rear apron, twin rectangular tailpipes
- Lowered M Sport suspension
- 18-inch 5 double-spoke or 19-inch 10 double-spoke M wheels
- Sport seats in cloth/Alcantara (leather and comfort seats optional)
- M Sport leather steering wheel, aluminium pedals
- Exclusive Carbon Black metallic paint
M550i / M550d (M Performance)The V8 petrol and quad-turbo diesel flagships, both with xDrive.
- Laser headlights
- M Performance styling and badging
- xDrive all-wheel drive
Optional equipment
- Lighting
- Adaptive LED headlights
- Selective anti-dazzle high beam (up to 500 m)
- Laser headlights
- Displays and controls
- Head-up display (about 70% larger than before)
- Gesture Control
- Comfort
- Multi-contour massage seats
- Leather upholstery (Sport Line, M Sport)
- Driver assistance
- Driving Assistant Plus: adaptive cruise control, lane centring and vehicle following, lane departure warning, collision warning
- M Sport extras
- M Sport brakes with blue calipers
- M Performance Parts: splitter, side skirts, wheels, carbon mirror caps and spoiler
- Wheels and paint
- 17- to 20-inch wheels
- 21 exterior colours, including Individual paints
Equipment varied by market and year. Sources: Wikipedia: BMW 5 Series (G30) · BMWBLOG: Lines and packages of the new BMW 5 Series · Fleet News: BMW reveals all-new 5 Series (UK trims)
Safety
Euro NCAP
Tested 2017 · 520dRating expired
- Adult occupant
- 91%
- Child occupant
- 85%
- Pedestrian
- 81%
- Safety assist
- 59%
Expired ratings were earned under older, less demanding test rules, so they can't be compared with recent ones. Source