BMW Australia has confirmed the pricing of the crucial new G30 5 Series, which arrives in local showrooms in March, 2017.
The range opens with the 2.0-litre diesel-powered 520d at $93,900, which represents a $9145 increase over the outgoing model. It is significantly lighter, faster, more economical and better equipped to justify that increase, with 0-100km/h in 7.5 seconds and a fuel consumption average of just 4.3L/100km.
The 185kW/350Nm turbo-petrol 530i starts from $108,900, where as the current 528i nudges under the $100k barrier. Again, major improvements in all the aforementioned metrics go a long way to explaining this, with 5.8L/100km, 0-100km/h in 6.2 seconds, and a CO2 rating of 132g/km.
The cheapest six-cylinder will be the turbo-diesel 530d priced from $119,900. It comes with a silky 195kW/620Nm 3.0-litre straight six oil burner that returns 4.7L/100km. With 0-100km/h in 5.7 seconds, it is almost as quick as the outgoing 535d which costs more than this new variant.
Finally, the top of the tree (for now) is the 540i that utilises a 3.0-litre turbo-petrol straight six of 250kW and 450Nm caliber. This results in a 5.1-second 0-100km/h sprint time while still returning an impressive 6.7L/100km. The 540i will start from $136,900.
Highlights include optional M Sport packages and Luxury Line options across the range plus the new lightweight chassis that saves up to 100kg in some versions.
BMW’s new Driving Assistant Plus system offers first-in-class autonomous features including cross-traffic and crossroad warning, surround view, panorama view and remote parking assistance. The all-new iDrive system also brings the infotainment system into a new realm of connectivity.
Here is a rundown of the new 5 Series equipment list, with starting prices in brackets (all prices exclude on-road costs):
BMW 520d (from $93,900)
Powertrain, performance and efficiency
- 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine
- Outputs of 140kW and 400Nm
- Zero to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds
- Fuel consumption: 4.3L/100km
- CO2: 114g/km
- Eight-speed automatic transmission with gearshift paddles
- Rear-wheel drive
Standard equipment highlights
- Luxury Line with Chrome Line exterior (optional M Sport Package)
- LED Headlights
- 18-inch BMW light alloy wheels
- Comfort Access
- Dakota leather upholstery with Sensatec instrument panel
- Electric seat adjustment for driver and front passenger
- Electrically-adjustable steering column
- Navigation system Professional with 10.25-inch Touch Control Display
- Wireless smartphone charging
- HiFi Loudspeaker system with 12 speakers and DAB+ digital radio
- BMW Head-Up display
- Driving Assistant Plus, including Active Cruise with Stop & Go function, front Cross traffic warning, crossroads warning and Lane Keeping Assistant
- Parking Assistant Plus, including Parking Assistant with Active Park Distance Control to front and rear, Surround View and Panorama View
- Speed limiter and Speed limit info
- Airbags including front, full-length sides and head protection integrated in sides and headliner
- BMW ConnectedDrive with access to BMW Online and BMW Apps for seamless third-party app integration (for example, Spotify). Also includes real-time traffic information, intelligent emergency call, TeleServices, Concierge Services and phone app-based Remote Services
The improved standard equipment equates to around $15,500 of added value when compared to the outgoing BMW 520d.
BMW 530i (from $108,900)
Powertrain, performance and efficiency
- New 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine
- Outputs of 185kW and 350Nm
- Zero to 100km/h in 6.2 seconds
- Fuel consumption: 5.8L/100km
- CO2: 132g/km
- Eight-speed sport automatic transmission with gearshift paddles
- Rear-wheel drive
Standard equipment highlights (in addition to 520d)
- M Sport Package with M Aerodynamics Package and BMW Individual Aluminium satinated Exterior Line
- M Sport Brakes
- 19-inch BMW M light alloy wheels
- Automatic tailgate operation
- Adaptive LED headlights including BMW Selective Beam and High Beam Assist
- Dynamic Damper Control
- Multi-functional 12.3-inch high-resolution colour display with black-panel technology
- 16-speaker harman/kardon surround sound system
- Sports seats with seat heating and lumbar support for driver and front passenger
- BMW Individual anthracite roof liner
- M leather steering wheel
The BMW 530i’s additional features add up to around $16,000 of added value over the outgoing 528i.
BMW 530d (from $119,900)
Powertrain, performance and efficiency
- 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine
- Outputs of 195kW and 620Nm
- Zero to 100km/h in 5.7 seconds
- Fuel consumption: 4.7L/100km
- CO2: 124g/km
- Eight-speed sport automatic transmission with gearshift paddles
- Rear-wheel drive
Standard equipment highlights (in addition to 520d)
- M Sport Package with M Aerodynamics Package and BMW Individual Aluminium satinated Exterior Line
- M Sport Brakes
- 19-inch BMW M light alloy wheels
- Automatic tailgate operation
- Adaptive LED headlights including BMW Selective Beam and High Beam Assist
- Dynamic Damper Control
- Multi-functional 12.3-inch high-resolution colour display with black-panel technology
- 16-speaker harman/kardon surround sound system
- Sports seats with seat heating and lumbar support for driver and front passenger
- BMW Individual anthracite roof liner
- M leather steering wheel
When compared to the previous 535d, the BMW 530d’s increased specification equates to around $16,000 of additional value.
BMW 540i (from $136,900)
Powertrain, performance and efficiency
- New 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine
- Outputs of 250kW and 450Nm
- Zero to 100km/h in 5.1 seconds
- Fuel consumption: 6.7L/100km
- CO2: 154g/km
- Eight-speed sport automatic with gearshift paddles
- Rear-wheel drive
Standard equipment highlights (in addition to 530i)
- Adaptive Drive with active anti-roll bars
- 20-inch BMW Individual light-alloy wheels
- Electric glass sunroof
- Metallic paintwork
- Electric rear window sunblind
- Rear-side window sunblinds
- Exclusive Nappa leather upholstery
- Comfort seats with memory function for driver and front passenger
- Active seat ventilation for driver and front passenger
- Ambient Air
The specification uplift on the BMW 540i equates to around $34,000 of additional value when compared to the preceding 535i.
