BMW is all set to launch the new-gen 5 Series in India next month. The luxury sedan will be offered in the long-wheelbase version here for the first time, making India the first market outside China – and the only right-hand-drive market – to get the stretched executive luxury sedan. Read on to find out the answers to frequently asked questions about the upcoming BMW 5 Series LWB.
How much will the BMW 5 Series LWB cost?
The BMW 5 Series LWB will be available in a single 530Li M Sport spec, and is expected to be priced at around Rs 75 lakh to 80 lakh. Prices will be revealed on July 24, 2024, but bookings are open.
What powertrains will be on offer on the BMW 5 Series LWB?
The new-gen BMW 5 Series is offered with petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains overseas. However, for India, BMW will launch the 5-series LWB with a single petrol engine option. The brand has not announced any further details on the car's powertrain. Addiotinally, the all-electric BMW i5 was launched in India this April at Rs 1.20 crore (ex-showroom).
What are the BMW 5 Series LWB’s dimensions?
The BMW 5 Series LWB measures 5,175mm in length, 1,900mm in width, stands 1,520mm tall, and has a 3,105mm-long wheelbase. The dimensions are not only far greater than those of its predecessors but also the E-Class LWB, making it the largest car in the class. The 5 Series LWB is even larger than the next-generation E-Class LWB (L/W/H: 5,092/1,880/1,493mm, WB: 3,094mm), which will be launched here later this year.
What features does the BMW 5 Series LWB get?
The equipment on offer includes front-seat ventilation, matrix LED headlamps, an 18-speaker, 655W Bowers & Wilkins sound system, a dual curved screen layout made up of a 14.9-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and much more. There’s also an improved ADAS suite, which includes front collision warning and braking, lane keep and parking assist. However, it missed out on adaptive cruise control.
Which cars does the BMW 5 Series LWB rival?
The BMW 5 Series LWB’s biggest rival is the Mercedes E-Class, which has been on offer in long-wheelbase form for a while now. It will also compete with the Audi A6 and Volvo S90.
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