BMW 5 Series LWB Launched in India at Rs 72.90 Lakh

BMW India has launched four offerings in the Indian market today: the CE 04, the new Mini Cooper S, the Mini Countryman EV, and the all-new 5 Series. Speaking of the 5 Series LWB, the sedan is available in a single 530Li variant at Rs 72.90 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom). Already on sale in China, India is the first right-hand drive market to receive this model. Moreover, the new 5 Series is the BMW's second LWB model to arrive in the country, after the 3 Series Grand Limousine. With a more spacious back end than standard models, the car seeks to capitalise on the increasing demand for executive luxury sedans. It will go up against the Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB. Customer bookings for the 5 Series LWB are now open and can be made at authorised dealerships across India or via the BMW India Online Shop. 

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BMW 5 Series LWB: Dimensions and Design

With a wheelbase of 3,105mm, the BMW 5 Series LWB measures 5,175mm in length, 1,900mm in width, and 1,520mm in height. It is the largest in its segment, measuring 145mm longer and having a 110mm larger wheelbase than the standard 5 Series.

The sharper look of the new BMW 5 Series is inspired by the all-electric BMW i5, which made its debut last year. The vehicle has a prominent kidney grille, a more angular front bumper with large intakes, slim wraparound LED taillights, and new adaptive LED headlights. Two wheel-size options are available: 18-inch ten-spoke rims and 19-inch fourteen-spoke rims. Despite being slightly smaller than the car overall, the wheels are wrapped in larger tyres to compensate.

BMW 5 Series LWB: Powertrain Options

On the mechanical front, a 2.0-litre twin-turbocharged petrol engine with 48V mild hybrid assist powers the 5 Series. The engine is coupled to a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission, producing 255bhp of peak power and 400Nm of maximum torque.

BMW 5 Series LWB: Interior Elements

With this generation of the 5 Series, BMW has improved the interior. It has two huge screens for the infotainment system and the digital driver's display, and it has a minimalistic design with AC vents that are smoothly integrated into the dashboard. BMW has employed eco-friendly materials for the seat fabric, steering wheel, and door pads. The longer wheelbase also means more room for passengers in the back seat.

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BMW 5 Series LWB: Feature List and Competition Check

The new generation 5 Series boasts features like a 12.3-inch digital driver's display, a four-zone climate control system, ambient lighting, a 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, a heads-up display, type-C USB charging ports, and an 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Surround sound system. The safety suite of the sedan packs a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), trailer stability control, multiple airbags, cornering brake assist, ABS with EBD, and directly controlled wheel slip limitation. 

With its arrival on the Indian market today, the new 5 Series LWB will now take on the likes of the Volvo S90, Audi A6, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.