The new BMW 5 Series is upon us and South Africa can expect to see it in March 2017. There are four engine derivatives coming to South Africa in the initial launch: 520d, 530i, 530d and 540i.
Its mission statement: setting new standards. The BMW 5 Series is the embodiment of the modern business saloon. Thanks to its dynamic and simultaneously elegant appearance, it convincingly meets the expectations that are placed today on a vehicle of its class: aesthetic athleticism and driving pleasure with state-of-the-art technology.
Where dynamics are concerned, the BMW 5 Series shifts the boundaries. Powerful engines impressively transmit its sporty exterior to the road. Yet apart from power, the BMW 5 Series is not only able to offer power but also brains. This is because the progressive technologies of tomorrow which enable it to exploit its dynamics to the full make it a true hero.
Technical Information
The BMW 520d
Consumption
Urban in l/100 km 5.2–4.9 [5.0–4.7]
Extra-urban in l/100 km 4.1–3.7 [5.1–3.8]
Combined in l/100 km 4.5–4.2 [4.5–4.1]
CO2 emissions combined in g/km 119–109 [118–108]
Tank capacity, approx. in l 66
Performance
Top speed in km/h 238 [235]
Acceleration 0–100 km/h in s 7.7 [7.5]
Combustion engine
Cylinders/valves 4/4
Capacity in ccm 1,995
Stroke/bore in mm 90.0/84.0
Engine power in kW (PS) at 1/min 140 (190)/4,000
Engine torque (Nm) at 1/min 400/1,750-2,500
Compression ratio : 1 16.5
BMW 530i
Consumption
Urban in l/100 km 7.3–6.9
Extra-urban in l/100 km 5.2–4.7
Combined in l/100 km 5.9–5.5
CO2 emissions combined in g/km 136–126
Tank capacity, approx. in l 68
Performance
Top speed in km/h 250
Acceleration 0–100 km/h in s 6.2
Combustion engine
Cylinders/valves 4/4
Capacity in ccm 1,998
Stroke/bore in mm 94.6/82.0
Engine power in kW (PS) at 1/min 185 (252)/5,200-6,500
Engine torque (Nm) at 1/min 350/1,450-4,800
Compression ratio : 1 10.2
BMW 530d
Consumption
Urban in l/100 km 5.6–5.3
Extra-urban in l/100 km 4.4–4.1
Combined in l/100 km 4.9–4.5
CO2 emissions combined in g/km 128–118
Tank capacity, approx. in l 66
Performance
Top speed in km/h 250
Acceleration 0–100 km/h in s 5.7
Combustion engine
Cylinders/valves 6/4
Capacity in ccm 2,993
Stroke/bore in mm 90.0/84.0
Engine power in kW (PS) at 1/min 195 (265)/4,000
Engine torque (Nm) at 1/min 620/2,000-2,500
Compression ratio : 1 16.5
BMW 540i Sedan:
Consumption
Urban in l/100 km 9.2–8.9
Extra-urban in l/100 km 5.6–5.2
Combined in l/100 km 6.9–6.5
CO2 emissions combined in g/km 159–149
Tank capacity, approx. in l 68
Performance
Top speed in km/h 250
Acceleration 0–100 km/h in s 5.1
Combustion engine
Cylinders/valves 6/4
Capacity in ccm 2,998
Stroke/bore in mm 94.6/82.0
Engine power in kW (PS) at 1/min 250 (340)/5,500-6,500
Engine torque (Nm) at 1/min 450/1,380-5,200
Compression ratio : 1 11.0
* These values are provisional figures and have not yet been confirmed. Figures for fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are not available yet.