BMW announced that its latest 5 Series Sedan will be available in South Africa this month, promising superior connectivity, elegant, stylish and sporty features. The car is equipped with the latest-generation iDrive system. In top specification, it displays navigation, telephone and entertainment features, plus vehicle functions, on a high-resolution 10.25-inch screen. The system can be operated using the iDrive Controller, by voice command or gestures, or by touching the display controls directly, as the driver wishes.
The large, tile-style panels can be arranged as desired and show the content of the underlying menus in constantly updated form. The latest-generation full-colour BMW Head-Up Display 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.
Maximising the levels of on-board comfort are extended storage options, greater legroom for rear-seat passengers and comfort seats with massage function, not to mention innovative seat operation using touch sensors and four-zone climate control complete with ionisation and discreet air fragrancing.
All the engines in the new BMW 5 Series Sedan line-up belong to the newly developed, modular BMW EfficientDynamics family of power units. BMW TwinPower Turbo technology imbues all the members of the family with outstanding performance combined with exceptional efficiency. Two diesel engines and two petrol variants will be available from launch, working in tandem with rear-wheel drive.
Model variants at market launch
BMW 530i: Four-cylinder petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission. Capacity: 1,998cc. Output: 185 kW at 5,200 – 6,500 rpm. Maximum torque: 350 Nm at 1,450 – 4,800 rpm. Acceleration (0–100 km/h): 6.2 s (6.0 s). Fuel consumption, combined: 5.5 l/100 km (6.0 l/100 km)*. CO2 emissions, combined: 126 g/km (137 g/km).
BMW 540i: Six-cylinder petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission. Capacity: 2,998cc. Output: 250 kW at 5,500 – 6,500 rpm. Maximum torque: 450 Nm at 1,380 – 5,200 rpm. Acceleration (0–100 km/h): 5.1 s (4.8 s). Fuel consumption, combined: 6.5 l/100 km (6.9 l/100 km)*. CO2 emissions, combined: 149 g/km (159 g/km).
BMW 520d: Four-cylinder diesel engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission. Capacity: 1,995cc. Output: 140 kW at 4,000 rpm. Maximum torque: 400 Nm at 1,750 – 2,500 rpm. Acceleration (0–100 km/h): 7.7 s/7.5 s (7.6 s). Fuel consumption, combined: 4.2 l/100 km / 4.1 l/100 km (4.5 l/100 km)*. CO2 emissions, combined: 109 g/km / 108 g/km (119 g/km).
BMW 530d: Six-cylinder diesel engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission. Capacity: 2,993cc. Output: 195 kW at 4,000 rpm. Maximum torque: 620 Nm at 2,000 – 2,500 rpm. Acceleration (0–100 km/h): 5.7 s (5.4 s). Fuel consumption, combined: 4.5 l/100 km (5.0 l/100 km)*. CO2 emissions, combined: 118 g/km (132 g/km)Please see attached the full press kit.
