BMW 5 Series (G30) Features, Photos and Videos

The seventh generation of the BMW 5 Series consists of the BMW G30 (sedan version) and BMW G31 (wagon version, marketed as 'Touring') 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 (model code G38) is sold in China.

The lead designer of the G30 was Karim Habib.

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 (NAIAS) 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 133 millimetres (5.2 in) longer than that of the normal 5 Series saloon and is exclusively sold in China.

The G30 5 Series utilises BMW's modular Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform first introduced in the 7 Series (G11). 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.

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 (named "Dynamic Drive") 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.

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.

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.

The 530e iPerformance is a plug-in hybrid variant of the 5 Series sedan. It uses a 135 kW (181 hp; 184 PS) turbocharged 2.0-litre inline-four engine, in conjunction with a 83 kW (111 hp; 113 PS) electric motor, to produce a combined output of 185 kW (248 hp; 252 PS) and 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft). The 530e has a claimed all-electric range of 50 km (31 mi) under the New European Driving Cycle. The US EPA estimated all-electric range is 16 miles (26 km). 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 (xDrive) variants.

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 447 kW (599 hp; 608 PS) and 800 N⋅m (590 lb⋅ft) 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 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph), making it the fastest estate car currently in production.

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