New BMW 5-series variants explained

The new BMW 5-series has been launched in India and is available in three trim levels. The entry-level 'Sport Line' is offered with the option of either a petrol or a diesel engine while the mid-level 'Luxury Line' and top-end 'M Sport' are diesel only.

The new 5 is offered with one petrol and two diesel engine options. The petrol engine on offer is a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged unit similar to that offered in the 3-series in its more powerful 30i state of tune. The unit develops a substantial 252hp and 350Nm of torque under the hood of the 530i. Of the two diesels on offer, the mainstay of the range is a 190hp, 2.0-litre unit that powers the 520d. The second diesel is the larger and more powerful 256hp, 3.0-litre, in-line six-cylinder engine under the hood of the 530d.

All three engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox as standard. BMW is also offering the new 5 with adaptive suspension as standard.

Let's take a peek at the variants and what they are offering:

Sport Line (530i: Rs 49.9 lakh, 520d: Rs 49.9 lakh)

• 18-inch, double-spoke light alloy wheels
• Five driving modes – Sport, Sport+, Comfort, ECO PRO and Adaptive
• Launch control function (only in the petrol option)
• Cruise control
• LED headlamps, fog lamps and daytime running lights
• BMW display key
• Electronically-adjustable seats and steering column
• Sunroof
• ABS with brake assist
• Dynamic stability control and dynamic traction control
• Rear view camera, along with front and rear parking sensors
• Dual front, front-side and rear-side airbags
• iDrive infotainment system with 10.25-inch LCD screen and features such as gesture control, handwriting recognition and 3D navigation system.
• Ambient interior lighting
• Audio system with 12 speakers

Luxury Line (520d: Rs 53.60 lakh)

• W-spoke-styled 18-inch alloy wheels
• Adaptive LED headlamps
• Four-zone climate control and cooled glove box
• Remote parking function
• Surround cameras with 360-degree view, including top-view and panorama-view
• Wireless phone charging
• 600W Harman Kardon surround sound audio system

M Sport (530d: Rs 61.30 lakh)

• Launch control
• Double-spoke-styled 18-inch M alloy wheels
• Lumbar support for driver and front passenger
• Multi-function M leather steering wheel
• BMW head-up display with full colour projection
• Rear seat entertainment displays
• 40:20:40 rear seat split

The new 5-series will lock horns with the likes of the Jaguar XF, Audi A6, Volvo S90 and the new Mercedes E-class long-wheelbase.

All prices, ex-showroom, post GST