BMW has taken its time to launch the new generation 5 Series but it seems like the time taken was worth it. With the new E-Class ruffling quite a few feathers by coming in only a long wheelbase variant, its rivals required a rethink and the result is that the new 5 Series comes at a fantastic price point. Prices start from Rs 49.9 lakh ex-showroom Delhi for the 520d and max out at Rs 61.3 lakh for the 530d M Sport (all prices post GST ex-showroom Delhi).
The 5 Series will be offered with three engine options – a 4 cylinder diesel and 4 cylinder petrol and 6 cylinder diesel. The 520d is available in two trims – Sport Line and Luxury Line. With the base price of Rs 49.9 lakh, this is the most affordable business sedan you can buy. It is powered by the 2-litre turbo diesel making 188bhp and 400Nm. All variants come with 8-speed auto boxes with the 530i and 530d getting the addition of paddle shifters. Coming to the 530i, it is also priced at Rs 49.9 lakh, comes with a 2-litre turbo petrol engine making 248bhp and 350Nm of torque and that means it takes on the Jaguar XF Portfolio Petrol. However the BMW enjoys a major price advantage with a Rs 11 lakh lower sticker price.
Even the 530d M Sport has been priced very aggressively at Rs 61.3 lakh making it almost Rs 9 lakh cheaper than the E-Class. The E-Class is a long wheelbase variant so it should attract the chauffeur driven buyer, but with such a big price gap between the two, customers in this segment should take notice. With 262bhp, 620Nm and a 0-100kmph time of 5.7 seconds, the 530d certainly has good numbers to show. All variants get dynamic dampers and the 530i and 530d get launch control as well. Like the 7 Series, the 5 Series too gets gesture control, a 360 degree parking camera and remote parking function with the help of the digital key.
The ex-showroom prices (effective 1 July 2017)
BMW 530i Sport Line: Rs 4, 990, 000
BMW 520d Sport Line: Rs 4, 990, 000
BMW 520d Luxury Line: Rs 5, 360, 000
BMW 530d M Sport: Rs 6, 130, 000