The BMW 5 Series (G30) is a mid-size executive car produced by German automotive manufacturer BMW, and is the seventh and current generation of the 5 Series. It was officially announced on October 2016 and sales began in February 2017. The body styles of the range are:
- 4-door sedan/saloon (G30)
- 5-door estate/wagon (G31, marketed as the 5 Series Touring)
- 4-door long-wheelbase sedan (G38, only sold in China)
The fastback 5 Series Gran Turismo model from the previous generation is no longer part of the 5 Series model range, and was replaced by the 6 Series Gran Turismo.
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Launch
The 5 Series saloon was unveiled on October 12, 2016 before making its public debut in January 2017 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.
BMW created The Escape, a short action film featuring a 540i M Sport, to promote the G30 5 Series. The Escape was released online on October 23, 2016.
The 5 Series Touring was unveiled in February 2017 before making its public debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show.
The 5 Series long-wheelbase model debuted in April 2017 at the Shanghai Motor Show. Its wheelbase is 133 millimetres (5.2 in) longer than that of the normal 5 Series saloon and is exclusively sold in China.
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Specifications
Platform
The G30 5 Series utilises BMW's modular Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform first introduced in the 7 Series (G11). The 5 Series' chassis is made from a mixture of different grades of steel and aluminium.
Much of the 5 Series' body panels are constructed of aluminium, including the bonnet, boot lid, roof and doors.
Suspension and steering
The 5 Series uses double-wishbone front suspension and 5-link rear suspension while Touring models feature self-levelling rear air suspension. Active anti-roll bars (named "Dynamic Drive") are optional equipment.
All versions of the 5 Series use rack and pinion steering with electric power assistance. "Integral Active Steering" is an option on some models; and combines electromechanical four-wheel steering and a variable-ratio steering rack.
Powertrain
The 5 Series is offered with a range of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. It is also offered as a plug-in hybrid.
The 520d is fitted as standard with a 6-speed manual transmission, while ZF's 8HP 8-speed automatic transmission is optional. All other models, including the 520d xDrive, are exclusively available with the ZF automatic transmission.
BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive system is optional on some base models and is standard fitment on top-of-the-line models.
Equipment
Compared with its F10 predecessor, the G30 includes an updated BMW iDrive system with a higher resolution 10.25-inch display, a new heads-up display that covers 70% more area as well as selective anti-dazzle high beam headlights with a range of up to 500 metres. The 5 Series is also available with gesture control, new multi-contour massage seats, and a Driving Assistant Plus package that features lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and a collison warning system.
Engines
Petrol
Diesel
Special models
530e iPerformance
The 530e iPerformance is a plug-in hybrid variant of the 5 Series sedan. It uses a 135 kW (181 hp) turbocharged 2.0-litre inline-four engine, in conjunction with a 83 kW (111 hp) electric motor, to produce a combined output of 185 kW (248 hp) and 420 N?m (310 lb?ft). The 530e has a claimed all-electric range of 50 km (31 mi) under the New European Driving Cycle. The US EPA estimated all-electric range is 16 miles (26 km). The electric motor is powered by a 9.2 kWh lithium-ion battery beneath the rear seats.
The 530e iPerformance is offered in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive (xDrive) variants.
Alpina
B5 Bi-Turbo
The Alpina B5 was introduced at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show in all-wheel drive only Saloon and Touring variants. The B5 features a 4.4-litre N63M30 V8 engine that generates a maximum power output of 447 kW (599 hp) and 800 N?m (590 lb?ft) of torque. Based on the N63B44O2 V8, it has uprated pistons, new twin-scroll Garrett turbochargers and new spark plugs by NGK. The B5 can accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph), making it the fastest estate car currently in production.
D5 S
The Alpina D5 S debuted at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show in all-wheel drive only sedan and Touring variants. The D5 S uses a modified 3.0-liter B57D30 diesel inline-six engine. The engine has three turbochargers and produces 285 kW (382 hp) and 800 N?m (590 lb?ft) of torque in left-hand drive markets, whereas it has two turbochargers and produces 240 kW (322 hp) and 700 N?m (516 lb?ft) of torque in right-hand drive markets. The left-hand drive D5 S saloon has a top speed of 286 km/h (178 mph) and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.4 seconds. Alpina claims it is the fastest diesel-powered production car in the world. The right-hand drive, saloon-only version has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 275 km/h (171 mph).
M5
The M5, based on the 5 Series (codenamed F90) was announced on 21 August 2017 alongside the Need for Speed Payback video game followed by a public reveal at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2017. The car utilises a 4.4-litre V8 engine producing 441 kW (591 hp) and 750 N?m (553 lb?ft) of torque, and is the first M5 to feature an automatic gearbox, and an all-wheel drive system that allows for rear wheel drive or all-wheel drive mode. The M5 is initially offered in a "First Edition" trim that adds a numbered plaque, 20-inch wheels, matte red paint and white leather upholstery. A competition package for the M5 was announced on May 9, 2018. Deliveries of the M5 Competition are expected to begin in September 2018.
Production
The G30 5 Series is built at BMW's factory in Dingolfing, Germany. This acts as the lead plant for G30 5 Series production.
In addition, from March 2017, contract manufacturer Magna Steyr began building 5 Series saloons at its factory in Graz, Austria.
All 5 Series long-wheelbase production takes place at BMW Brilliance's factory in the Dadong district of Shenyang, China.
Complete knock down (CKD) production of the 5 Series takes place in the following locations:
- 6th of October City, Egypt
- Chennai, India
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Kulim, Malaysia
- Kaliningrad, Russia
- Rayong, Thailand
Safety
Euro NCAP
The 2017 5 Series received five stars overall in its Euro NCAP test.
IIHS
The G30 5 Series is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick+" for 2017. The Top Safety Pick+ designation is awarded to cars with 'good' IIHS ratings in the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraint tests; 'acceptable' or 'good' headlights; and for having an option for a front crash prevention system with an 'advanced' or 'superior' rating.
Awards
- 2017 What Car?'s 'Car of the Year' and 'Best Luxury Car'.
- 2017 iF product design 'Automobiles/Product Gold Award'
- 2017 AutoExpress Executive Car of the Year
- 2017 EyesOnDesign Award for Best Designed User Experience
References
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