BMW 5 Series (G30)


The seventh generation of the BMW 5 Series consists of the BMW G30 and BMW G31 executive cars. The G30/G31 has been produced since 2016 and is often collectively referred to as the G30. It was officially announced on 12 October 2016 and sales began in February 2017.
The fastback 5 Series Gran Turismo model from the previous generation is no longer part of the 5 Series model range, and has been moved to the 6 Series Gran Turismo nameplate. A long-wheelbase sedan version is sold in China.
On 27th May 2020 the facelifted 5-series was unveiled online

Development and launch

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 in Detroit.
BMW created The Escape, a short action film featuring a 540i M Sport, to promote the G30 5 Series. The Escape was released online on 23 October 2016.
The 5 Series Touring was unveiled in February 2017 before making its public debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show.
The 5 Series long-wheelbase model debuted in April 2017 at the Shanghai Motor Show. Its wheelbase is longer than that of the normal 5 Series saloon and is exclusively sold in China.

Body styles

Specifications

Platform

The G30 5 Series utilises BMW's modular Cluster Architecture platform first introduced in the 7 Series. The 5 Series' chassis is made from a mixture of different grades of steel and aluminium.
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 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 xDrive all-wheel drive system is optional on some base models and is standard fitment on top-of-the-line models.

Equipment

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, and a Driving Assistant Plus package that features lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and a collision warning system.

Engines

Petrol

Diesel

ModelYearsEnginePowerTorque
518d2017–presentB47D20
2.0 L I4 turbo
at 4,000 rpm
at 1,750–2,250 rpm
520d2017–presentB47D20
2.0 L I4 turbo
at 4,000 rpm
at 1,750–2,500 rpm
525d2017–presentB47D20
2.0 L I4 turbo
at 4,400 rpm
at 2,000 rpm
530d2017–presentB57D30
3.0 L I6 turbo
at 4,000 rpm
at 2,000–2,500 rpm
540d xDrive2017–presentB57D30
3.0 L I6 turbo
at 4,400 rpm
at 1,750–2,250 rpm
M550d xDrive2017–presentB57D30C
3.0 L I6 quad-turbo
at 4,400 rpm
at 2,000–3,000 rpm

Special models

530e iPerformance

The 530e iPerformance is a plug-in hybrid variant of the 5 Series sedan. It uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre inline-four engine, in conjunction with a electric motor, to return a combined output of and. The 530e has a claimed all-electric range of under the New European Driving Cycle. The US EPA estimated all-electric range is. The electric motor is powered by a 9.2 kWh lithium-ion battery beneath the rear seats.
The 530e iPerformance is offered in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants.

Alpina

B5 Bi-Turbo

The Alpina B5 was introduced at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show in all-wheel drive only Saloon and Touring variants. The B5 features a 4.4-litre N63M30 V8 engine that generates a maximum power output of and of torque. Based on the N63B44O2 V8, it has uprated pistons, new twin-scroll Garrett turbochargers and new spark plugs by NGK. The B5 can accelerate from 3.5 seconds with a top speed of, making it the fastest estate car currently in production.

D5 S

The Alpina D5 S debuted at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show in all-wheel drive only sedan and Touring variants. The D5 S uses a modified 3.0-liter B57D30 diesel inline-six engine. The engine has three turbochargers and is rated at and of torque in left-hand drive markets, whereas it has two turbochargers and is rated at and of torque in right-hand drive markets. The left-hand drive D5 S saloon has a top speed of and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.4 seconds. Alpina claims it is the fastest diesel-powered production car in the world. The right-hand drive, saloon-only version has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.9 seconds and a top speed of.

M5

The M5, based on the 5 Series 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 utilises a 4.4-litre V8 engine rated at and 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 was initially offered in a "First Edition" trim that adds a numbered plaque, 20-inch wheels, matte red paint and white leather upholstery. A competition package for the M5 was announced on 9 May 2018. Deliveries of the M5 Competition began in September 2018.

Facelift

The G30 5 Series underwent a facelift in May 2020. Exterior changes include redesigned front and rear bumper along with new headlights and taillights and a sharper kidney grille design. The daytime running lights have been redesigned, now having a simplified L shape instead of the octagonal shape of the pre-facelift model, making the headlights Moe slimmer. Adaptive LED headlights are fitted as standard with buyers having the option to specify the car with matrix LED or laser headlamps. The front bumper is designed to be more angular with the standard models featuring triangular corner air inlets flanking the centre inlet, and the M Sport models getting larger intakes and a U-shaped contour leading into the headlights, similar to the 3 Series.
At the rear, the taillights get the same L shaped design as the headlights with the former getting 3D lenses and C-Shaped graphics which integrate the main lighting and brake light modules. A twin-pipe exhaust system with trapezoidal outlets is standard on all models with the base models housing them in grey surrounds while the M Sport models getting more prominent contours for the exhaust outlets.
New added options include 20-inch two-tone aerodynamic wheels and new exterior colours which include Phytonic Blue, Tanzanite Blue, Bernina Grey and Aventurine Red. The M Sport models also have the option of red brake calipers aside of the standard blue ones. A M Sport Donnington Edition would be available at launch which would be limited to 1,000 units.
On the interior, the basic dashboard design is retained with the biggest highlight being the new touchscreen infotainment system featuring the BMW iDrive 7.0 having over-the-air updates, Personal Assistant Voice Control, integrated Apple Car play and Android Auto and BMW maps, which is a cloud based navigation system featuring real time traffic updates and an improved search function. The infotainment screen measures 10.25-inch as standard but with the BMW Live Cockpit Professional system, measures 12.3-inches. The 5 Series now features the Parking assist system shared with the 3 Series, it has a Reversing Assistant function that enables the car to backtrack where it came. On top of this, the Parking Assistant Professional incorporates the new Drive Recorder function that can record up to 40 seconds of footage using various cameras.
The engine range has been revamped and features twin-turbocharging for all diesel engines along with optimised direct injection for petrol engines. The hybrid models get a 48-volt system which adds to the total engine output.

Production

Production of the G30 occurs at the BMW Group Plant Dingolfing in Germany. All 5 Series long-wheelbase production takes place at BMW Brilliance's factory in the Dadong district of Shenyang, China.
In addition, from March 2017, contract manufacturer Magna Steyr began building 5 Series saloons at its factory in Graz, Austria.
Complete knock down production of the 5 Series takes place in the following locations:

Euro NCAP

The 2017 5 Series received five stars overall in its Euro NCAP test.

IIHS

The G30 5 Series is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety "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.

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