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The BMW 5 Series is an executive car manufactured and marketed by BMW since 1972. It is the successor to the BMW New Class sedans and is currently in its eighth generation. The car is sold as either a sedan or, since 1991, a station wagon (marketed as "Touring").
- BMW 5 Series (G30)
The seventh generation of the BMW 5 Series consists of the...
- BMW 5 Series (E60)
The fifth generation of the BMW 5 Series executive cars...
- BMW 5 Series (F10)
The sixth generation of the BMW 5 Series consists of the BMW...
- BMW M5
The first BMW M5, based on the E28 5 Series, was...
- BMW 5 Series (E28)
The BMW E28 is the second generation of BMW 5 Series...
- BMW 5 Series (E34)
The BMW E34 is the third generation of the BMW 5 Series,...
- BMW 5 Series (E39)
The BMW E39 is the fourth generation of the BMW 5 Series...
- BMW 5 Series (E12)
The BMW E12 is the first generation of 5 Series executive...
- BMW 5 Series (G60)
The BMW 5 Series (G60) is an executive car manufactured and...
- BMW 5 Series (G30)
The sixth generation of the BMW 5 Series consists of the BMW F10 (sedan version), F18 (long-wheelbase sedan), BMW F11 (wagon, marketed as Touring) and BMW F07 (fastback/hatchback, marketed as Gran Turismo) executive cars and were produced by BMW from January 2010 (for the 2011 model year) to 2017, with F10 being launched on 20 March 2010 to ...
- Development and Launch
- Body Styles
- Specifications
- Equipment
- Special Models
- Facelift
- Production
- Safety
- Awards
The BMW Head of Design during the development of the G30 was Karim Habib.Interior design was led by Daniel Mayerle. The 5 Series saloon was unveiled on 12 October 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, ...
G30 sedan (M Sport)G30 sedan (M Sport)G31 wagonG38 long-wheelbase sedanPlatform
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. The kerb weight ranges from 1,605–1,989 kg (3,538–4,385 lb), depending on specification.[citation needed] 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. Up until 2018, 520d models were fitted as standard with a 6-speed manual transmission, while the ZF 8HP 8-speed automatic transmission is optional.All other models, including the 520d xDrive, are exclusively available with the ZF automatic transmission. BMW's xDriveall-wheel drive system is optional on some base models and is standard fitment on top-of-the-line models.
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, a...
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 return a combined output of 185 kW (248 hp) and 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft) or 218kW (292 hp) and 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft) for the LCI model. At launch, the 530e had a claimed all-electric range of 50 km (31 mi) under the New European Driving Cycle. The US EPA estimated all-electric range was 16 miles (26 km)....
545e xDrive
In December 2020, for the 2021 model year, BMW released the 545e xDrive, a more powerful plug-in variant. As opposed to the turbocharged inline-four engine in the 530e, the 545e xDrive uses a more powerful turbocharged inline-six engine paired with an electric motor. Total power output is 290 kW / 394 hp and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. Like the 530e, it uses a 12.0 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.Preordered 545e models come without the hybrid blue inserts for the BMW logos...
M5
The M5, based on the 5 Series (known internally as 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 utilizes a 4.4-litre V8 engine rated at 441 kW (591 hp) and 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft) of torque, and is the first M5 to feature an automatic gearbox as the sole transmission option, and an all-wheel drive system that can switch between rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive mode. The M5...
The G30 5 Series underwent a facelift and reveal in May 2020 (also called Life Cycle Impulse) in BMW Driving Center, South Korea. It was planned to be revealed at the 2020 Busan Motor Show, but was delayed due to its cancellation for the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea. Exterior changes include redesigned front and rear bumper along with new headl...
Production of the G30 occurs at the BMW Group Plant Dingolfing in Germany, and began in November 2016. All 5 Series long-wheelbase production takes place at BMW Brilliance'sfactory in the Dadong district of Shenyang, China. In addition, from March 2017, contract manufacturer Magna Steyrbegan building 5 Series saloons at its factory in Graz, Austria...
Euro NCAP
The 2017 5 Series received five stars overall in its Euro NCAPtest.
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.
2017 What Car?'s 'Car of the Year' and 'Best Luxury Car'.2017 iF product design'Automobiles/Product Gold Award'2017 AutoExpressExecutive Car of the Year2017 EyesOnDesign Award for Best Designed User Experience- 6-speed Manual 8-speed Automatic
The BMW 5 Series (G60) is an executive car manufactured and marketed by German luxury automaker BMW since 2023. The lineup consists of the G60 saloon, G61 estate (marketed as Touring), and the G68 long-wheelbase sedan. It represents the eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series, succeeding the G30 model and the G32 6 Series liftback.
The BMW E39 is the fourth generation of the BMW 5 Series range of executive cars, which was manufactured from 1995 to 2004. It was launched in the sedan body style, with the station wagon body style (marketed as "Touring") introduced in 1996.
The BMW E34 is the third generation of the BMW 5 Series, which was produced from November 2, 1987, until 1996. Initially launched as a sedan in January 1988, the E34 also saw a "Touring" station wagon (estate) body style added in September 1992, a first for the 5 Series.
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The BMW E28 is the second generation of BMW 5 Series executive cars, [1] which was produced from 1981 to 1988 and replaced the E12 5 Series. Pre-series production began in April 1981 and the car was introduced in the autumn that year.
