2017 BMW 5-Series launched at Rs. 49.9 lakh

By Deepankar Sadekar • 7 years ago

Jun
2017

The 2017 BMW 5-Series has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs. 49.9 lakh going up to Rs. 61.3 lakh (ex showroom post GST). The new 5-Series will be available in 3 trim levels: Sport Line, Luxury Line and M Sport.

2017 BMW 5-Series Engines

The 2017 5-Series will feature three engines in India. The 530i will features a 2.0 litre 4 cylinder turbo petrol engine developing 252 horsepower and 350 Nm torque. The 520d comes with a 2.0 litre four cylinder diesel engine producing 190 horses and 400 Nm torque. The 530d is powered by a 3.0 litre six cylinder diesel engine developing 265 horsepower and 620 Nm of torque. All engines are mated to an eight speed automatic gearbox. All models also come get adaptive suspension with independent damping for each wheel.

2017 BMW 5-Series Exterior

The 2017 BMW 5-Series features the current design language of BMW, and at first glance, looks like smaller 7-Series. The car uses the CLAR (Cluster Architecture) platform which comprises the use of advanced light weight material. The new 5-Series is now 100 kg lighter than its predecessor. 70 kg of which is part of the chassis. It is 36 mm longer, 6 mm wider and 2 mm taller than the previous generation model and has a 7 mm longer wheelbase. The car gets LED headlamps as standard, while Adaptive LED units are offered as an option. They feature variable light distribution including adaptive roundabout lights and BMW Selective Beam anti-dazzle high beam with a range of up to 500 metres.

2017 BMW 5-Series Interior

On the interior, the new BMW 5-Series features a 10.25 inch screen for the latest iDrive infotainment system. This can be operated by the iDrive Controller, or by voice command and gestures. It features the latest-generation full-colour BMW Head-Up Display, that has a projection surface that is 70 per cent larger than before and displays traffic signs, telephone listings, radio stations, music tracks, navigation instructions and warnings from the assistance systems.

The longer wheelbase ha resulted in more legroom for the rear occupants. They get comfort seats with massage function that can be controlled by touch sensors. There is four zone climate control along with ionisation and discreet air fragrancing.

Other features include the new ParkNow technology for digital parking space reservation and payment, the On-Street Parking Information intelligent parking space search function and the optional Parking Assistant, which detects empty spots and parks the vehicle automatically, optional Remote Parking system allows the BMW 5 Series Sedan to be manoeuvred into even the tightest parking spaces remotely using the car key, smart phone integration with Apple CarPlay and Wi-Fi hot spot for ten devices.The new 5-Series rivals the Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB, Audi A6, Volvo S90 and Jaguar XF in India.