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BMW 5 Series Summary

Under the hood, the updated BMW 5 Series is offered with a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine in the 520d M Sport guise. This engine produces 248bhp and 350Nm of torque. Also on offer are two diesel mills, a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder motor in the 520d Luxury Line guise, and a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder motor in the 530d M Sport guise. The former is capable of producing 188bhp and 400Nm of torque, while the latter produces 261bhp and 620Nm of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission is the sole transmission on offer.

Changes to the exterior design of the new BMW 5 Series facelift include reworked front and rear bumpers, new LED headlamps with twin L-shaped LED DRLs, a reworked kidney grille, smoked tail lights, and a new set of 18-inch alloy wheels.

Inside, the 2021 BMW 5 Series facelift comes equipped with 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with the iDrive 7 operating system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, fully digital instrument console, gesture control, four drive modes, HUD, BMW display key, remote control parking, and ambient lighting. The model receives safety features such as six airbags, TPMS, ABS with EBD, DSC, DTC, EDLC, CBC, EPB, and Isofix child seat anchorages.

• Good Things
  • Sophisticated exterior – The previous update makes the 5 Series look sharper than ever
  • Powertrains – Refined, powerful, mild-hybrid tech improves power delivery/efficiency
  • Ride quality – All road imperfections are absorbed with good finesse, stable at speed
  • Grip – Tremendous grip levels, especially when going through corners/pushed hard
  • Space – Comfortable for four with ample leg- and head-room, large/accommodating seats

BMW 5 Series Verdict

The BMW 5 Series is comparable to a seasoned middle-order batsman. One that’s dependable, who would score runs easily, hold on to the pitch regardless of the situation and trouble the other team when on the pitch.

BMW 5 Series Mileage

BMW 5 Series mileage claimed by ARAI is 14.8 to 20.3 kmpl. The petrol version has a mileage of 14.8 kmpl. The diesel version has a mileage of 17.4 to 20.3 kmpl.

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