2017 BMW 5 Series launches from $93,900+ORC … key features and pricing
The 2017 BMW 5 Series range goes on-sale in March with the entry-level diesel-powered 520d listing from $93,300+ORC.
THE 2017 BMW 5 SERIES range goes on-sale in Australia in March with four models being offered, including a 5 Series Touring which will arrive Down Under towards the end of 2017.
Read Paul Horrell’s pre-launch review of the new BMW 540i HERE
Interestingly, BMW’s decision to include a 5 Series Touring (wagon) in its local line-up will see it the lone player in the premium large wagon segment. Mercedes-Benz communications executive, Jerry Stamoulis confirmed to Practical Motoring it “doesn’t have any plans at this stage” to import the E-Class Estate and will only bring in its pumped-up all-wheel drive All-Terrain E-Class variant (which arrives towards the middle of this year).
Speaking at last week’s BMW Range Day event, BMW’s head of product and marketing planning, Shawn Ticehurst said the 5 Series Touring was “very much a part of BMW’s DNA” and that while it expected demand to be limited, “we have customers that absolutely expect to see that vehicle in our line-up – you can’t have a 5 Series without the Touring”.
BMW hasn’t yet confirmed in what specification and with which engine the 5 Series Touring will arrive. But, there will be four 5 Series sedans, and these are priced accordingly:
BMW 520d – From $93,900+ORC – $15,500 in added value;
BMW 530i – From $108,900+ORC – $16,000 in added value compared to outgoing 528i;
BMW 530d – From $119,900+ORC – $16,000 in added value compared with outgoing 535d; and
BMW 540i – From $136,900+ORC – $34,000 in added value compared with preceding 535i variant.
2017 BMW 5 Series Key Features:
BMW 520d
- 0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine;
- Outputs of 140kW and 400Nm;
- Zero to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds;
- Fuel consumption: 4.3L/100km;
- Eight-speed automatic transmission with gearshift paddles;
- Rear-wheel drive;
- Luxury Line with Chrome Line exterior (optional M Sport Package);
- LED Headlights;
- 18-inch BMW light alloy wheels;
- Comfort Access;
- Dakota leather upholstery with Sensatec instrument panel;
- Electric seat adjustment for driver and front passenger;
- Electrically-adjustable steering column;
- Navigation system Professional with 10.25-inch Touch Control Display;
- Wireless smartphone charging;
- HiFi Loudspeaker system with 12 speakers and DAB+ digital radio;
- BMW Head-Up display;
- Driving Assistant Plus, including Active Cruise with Stop & Go function, front Cross;
- traffic warning, crossroads warning and Lane Keeping Assistant
- Parking Assistant Plus, including Parking Assistant with Active Park Distance Control;
- to front and rear, Surround View and Panorama View;
- Speed limiter and Speed limit info;
- Airbags including front, full-length sides and head protection integrated in sides and headliner; and
- BMW ConnectedDrive with access to BMW Online and BMW Apps for seamless third-party app integration (for example, Spotify). Also includes real-time traffic information, intelligent emergency call, TeleServices, Concierge Services and phone app-based Remote Services.
BMW 530i
- New 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine
- Outputs of 185kW and 350Nm
- Zero to 100km/h in 6.2 seconds
- Fuel consumption: 5.8L/100km
- Eight-speed sport automatic transmission with gearshift paddles
- Rear-wheel drive
- M Sport Package with M Aerodynamics Package and BMW Individual Aluminium satinated Exterior Line
- M Sport Brakes
- 19-inch BMW M light alloy wheels
- Automatic tailgate operation
- Adaptive LED headlights including BMW Selective Beam and High Beam Assist
- Dynamic Damper Control
- 16-speaker harman/kardon surround sound system
- Sports seats with seat heating and lumbar support for driver and front passenger
- BMW Individual anthracite roof liner
- M leather steering wheel
BMW 530d
- 0-litre six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine
- Outputs of 195kW and 620Nm
- Zero to 100km/h in 5.7 seconds
- Fuel consumption: 4.7L/100km
- Eight-speed sport automatic transmission with gearshift paddles
- Rear-wheel drive
- M Sport Package with M Aerodynamics Package and BMW Individual Aluminium satinated Exterior Line
- M Sport Brakes
- 19-inch BMW M light alloy wheels
- Automatic tailgate operation
- Adaptive LED headlights including BMW Selective Beam and High Beam Assist
- Dynamic Damper Control
- 16-speaker harman/kardon surround sound system
- Sports seats with seat heating and lumbar support for driver and front passenger
- BMW Individual anthracite roof liner
- M leather steering wheel
BMW 540i
- New 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine
- Outputs of 250kW and 450Nm
- Zero to 100km/h in 5.1 seconds
- Fuel consumption: 6.7L/100km
- Eight-speed sport automatic with gearshift paddles
- Rear-wheel drive
- Adaptive Drive with active anti-roll bars
- 20-inch BMW Individual light-alloy wheels
- Electric glass sunroof
- Metallic paintwork
- Electric rear window sunblind
- Rear-side window sunblinds
- Exclusive Nappa leather upholstery
- Comfort seats with memory function for driver and front passenger
- Active seat ventilation for driver and front passenger
- Ambient Air
