BMW 5 Series LWB Launched in India at Rs 72.90 Lakh

Akash Patil

24 Jul 2024, 06:24 PM

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German luxury automaker BMW has launched the new-gen 5 Series in India priced at rs 72.90 lakh (ex-showroom).

The sedan is only available in its long-wheelbase form and a single variant – ‘530Li M Sport’. The 5-Series has been offered in long-wheelbase guise in India, for the first time.

India is the first market to get the long-wheelbase version of the sedan in right-hand-drive configuration. This model will be BMW’s second LWB offering in India, following the 3 Series Grand Limousine. The new 5 Series LWB will be locally assembled at the company’s facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

The deliveries for the all-new eighth-generation 5-Series will begin by September this year.

The new-gen 5 Series is poised to compete head-on with the Mercedes E-Class LWB, which is also slated for launch later this year.

Dimensions : BMW 5 Series LWB

Measuring 5,175mm long, 1,900mm wide and 1,520mm tall, with a wheelbase of 3,105mm, it stands out as the largest car in its segment.

Powertrain : BMW 5 Series LWB

The 5 Series is powered by a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

BMW claims a 0-100kph time of 6.5 seconds and a top speed limited to 250kph.

Exterior : BMW 5 Series LWB

The new 5 Series LWB gets a new design language highlighted by a new enlarged illuminated kidney grille, angular headlights, sharper bumpers, and a multi-spoke design for the alloy wheels, gives the car a distinctive and aggressive look. Additionally, there are some Titanium Bronze accents for the grille, bumpers and window surround. The sloping roofline imparts a coupe-like silhouette, while the rear end features flat LED tail lamps and a sporty diffuser, reinforcing the car’s dynamic aesthetics.

The new 5 Series LWB rides on a set of 18-inch alloy wheels, which can be upgraded to larger 19-inch M-Sport alloy wheels.

Colour options : BMW 5 Series LWB

The all-new BMW 5 Series Long Wheelbase is available in four exciting metallic paintworks – Mineral White, Phytonic Blue, M Carbon Black, and Sparkling Copper Grey.

Interior : BMW 5 Series LWB

The new 5 Series LWB comes with a minimalist design philosophy and a strong emphasis on digital technology, with dual large screens with curved display made up of a 14.9-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display. Moreover, the crystalline finish trim that enhances the cabin’s ambience.

Notably, the BMW 5 Series features a fully vegan interior.

The choice of dual-tone upholstery combinations includes Veganza, Copper Brown / Atlas Grey, and Maritime / Black options.

The back seat area, has ample amount of legroom and headroom offering supreme comfort with distinctive leather upholstery for perfect cushioning and bolstering. The new 5 Series is rich in Amenities , the rear seat occupants get individual temperature settings thanks to the 4-zone tempreature control.

Additional features of the new 5 Series LWB include ventilated front seats, USB-C charging ports, an 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system, an optional dual-screen rear entertainment system, a comprehensive ADAS suite, an iDrive rotary controller, drive modes and much more.

Safety : BMW 5 Series LWB

Safety features include eight airbags, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), electric parking brake with auto hold, side-impact protection, electronic vehicle immobilizer with crash sensor, and child seat mounting.

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