BMW 5 Series:
General information:
Pride shakes hands with elegance to present you the new BMW heir, BMW 5 Series. The series comprises of executive/mid-size luxury cars that mark its birth in 1972. The car has been able to fetch a good success over the globe and is presently the second best-selling model after the 3 Series. It accounted for about 50% of the BMW's profit in 2010. BMW 5 Series is now available in its sixth generation in a sedan body style.
Exterior:
- The exterior design of the car displays elegance and grace in the soul essence of it.
- The imposing chrome-plated kidney grille and new optional LED headlights forms the confident front look the sedan cherishes.
- The sleek silhouette design of the car suits its elongated appearance.
- Side profile is further accentuated by the spectacular 18 inch light alloy wheels.
- The considerably low and wide stance of the car is based upon the dimensions, which reads- 4907mm x 1860mm x 1462mm (L x W x H) and a wheelbase of 2968mm.
What to opt for: The decent power values displayed by the sedan suggests an overall exterior parts cover along with the added accessories.
Interior:
- The cockpit of the car redefines ergonomics with inclined centre console and multi-functional instrument display in Black Panel Technology with 10.2” screen.
- Cofort goes live by the pleasing leather-wrapped seats and automatic climate control system.
- Entertainment comes to life in the face of two 9.2” LCDs with DVDs and the Bang & Olufsen high-end Surround Sound system.
- The sedan gifts you a sufficient cargo volume of 396 litres.
What to opt for: The driver cover is the most optimal choice for the luxurious sedan equipped with advanced interior technology and high-end safety assistance (DSC, ABS, engine immobilizer). The anti-theft system mitigates the need for the Theft cover insurance.
Specifications:
Engine Variant | 520d Luxury Line and Prestige | 530d M Sport |
Engine (displacement) | 2.0-Litre 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo Diesel | 3.0-Litre 6-cylinder TwinPower Turbo Diesel |
Max. Power Output (kW @ rpm) | 135 @ 4000 | 190 @ 4000 |
Max. Torque Output (Nm @ rpm) | 380 @ 1750-2750 | 560 @ 1500-3000 |
Transmission | 8-speed Automatic Steptronic | 8-speed Automatic Steptronic |
Performances:
Acceleration 0-100km/h (sec) | 7.9 | 5.8 |
Fuel Economy (kmpl) | 18.48 | 14.69 |
What to opt for: The car with its desirable performance trait and pumped-up handling gives a tough competition to the Audi A6 and Jaguar XF. The luxury poured in the car makes it expensive and the parts cost is also high. With this the car must be covered under the full damage insurance cover.
