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BMW is pleased to
announce the next chapter in the story of one of the most successful
cars ever to have been produced. The new, sixth generation BMW 5 Series
Saloon offers customers the perfect blend of class-leading powerplants,
unrivalled driving dynamics and a sporting yet elegant design to set a
new benchmark in the executive class.
The very first
BMW 5 Series Saloon appeared in 1972 and every incarnation since then
has raised the bar in terms of design, engineering or technology. BMW’s
first diesel engine appeared in a Five, while other generations hailed
the introduction of innovations such as all aluminium suspension,
Head-up Display and Active Steering. The latest BMW 5 Series Saloon
similarly sets new standards and is the first in its class to feature
Auto Start-Stop, an eight-speed automatic transmission and a
double-wishbone front suspension.
The new BMW 5
Series Saloon has been styled to reflect its almost perfect 50:50 weight
distribution with beautifully balanced proportions, short overhangs, a
coupé-like flowing roofline and a long, contoured bonnet. The familiar
BMW kidney grille stands upright alluding to the car’s sporting
pedigree.
Buyers of the BMW
5 Series Saloon will be able to choose between three diesel powerplants
and four petrol engines from launch.
|
Model |
Price OTR
(17.5% VAT) |
Power
Hp |
Torque Nm |
Zero – 62mph
Seconds
0 - 62 |
Top Speed
Mph |
Combined
Mpg |
CO2
Emissions g/km |
|
BMW 520d SE
Saloon |
£28,165 |
184 |
380 |
8.1 |
141 |
56.5** |
132** |
|
BMW 525d SE
Saloon |
£33,095 |
204 |
450 |
7.2 |
147 |
45.6 |
162 |
|
BMW 530d SE
Saloon |
£37,100 |
245 |
540 |
6.3 |
155* |
44.8 |
166 |
|
BMW 523i SE
Saloon |
£31,235 |
204 |
270 |
7.9 |
148
|
37.2 |
177 |
|
BMW 528i SE
Saloon |
£32,915 |
258 |
310 |
6.6 |
155* |
36.2 |
182 |
|
BMW 535i SE
Saloon |
£37,090 |
306 |
400 |
6.0 |
155* |
33.2 |
199 |
|
BMW 550i SE
Saloon |
£50,520 |
407 |
600 |
5.0 |
155* |
27.2 |
243 |
*Electronically-limited. **Figures subject to confirmation.
The biggest
seller in the UK is predicted to be the 520d. This 1,995cc four cylinder
diesel features the latest generation common-rail direct injection and a
turbocharger with variable turbine geometry which increases power and
efficiency. Producing 184hp at 4,000rpm, the 520d accelerates from zero
to 62mph in 8.1 seconds before going onto a top speed of 141mph (140 for
automatic transmission). The peak torque of 380Nm from just 1,900rpm
ensures that progress is smooth and swift in any gear. Fuel economy is
exceptional with a combined fuel consumption figure of 56.5mpg
(54.3mpg)* and a CO2 rating of 132g/km (137g/km)*, making the
BMW 520d the most efficient car in its segment.
Two straight-six
turbocharged engines will complete the diesel line-up; the 530d and the
525d. Both powerplants feature 2,993cc units with an all aluminium
crankcase. The 530d is available with increased power and performance
to record 245hp at 4,000rpm and peak torque of 540Nm from as low as
1,750rpm. With the introduction of upgraded piezo-injectors, the BMW
530d emits just 166g/km, while averaging a combined consumption figure
of 44.8mpg. A car equipped with an automatic transmission improves on
these figures further recording 162g/km and 45.6mpg. Regardless of
chosen transmission the BMW 530d is capable of accelerating from zero to
62mph in just 6.3 seconds and attaining an electronically-limited top
speed of 155mph.
The new 525d sets
a new benchmark for efficiency in a six-cylinder diesel with CO2
emissions of 162g/km (automatic transmission is 161g/km) and an average
fuel consumption of 45.6mpg (46.3mpg). But performance is not
compromised with a maximum power output of 204hp at 4,000rpm and 450Nm
of maximum torque consistently from 1,750 to 2,500 rpm. This allows
acceleration from zero to 62mph in just 7.2 seconds and on to a top
speed of 147mph.
Joining the
diesel-powered cars from launch are three straight-six petrol engines
the 523i, 528i and the 535i. The 535i is the first engine to combine a
single turbocharged engine with High Precision Direct Injection and
VALVETRONIC – BMW’s own system that controls how much the engine’s
valves open for optimum efficiency. These measures allow the engine to
meet strict emissions regulations whilst delivering optimum performance
with a zero to 62mph time of 6.0 seconds and an electronically-limited
top speed of 155mph. Consumption and emissions figures reflect its
technological prowess with 33.2mpg (33.6mpg) on the combined cycle and
CO2 emissions of 199g/km (195g/km).
The naturally
aspirated 523i and 528i both have an upgraded High Precision Direct
Injection system resulting in the fast revving driving characteristic,
typical of BMW, combined with low fuel consumption and emissions. In
the BMW 523i the unit delivers maximum output of 204hp at 6,100 rpm and
a peak torque of 270Nm from 1,500 all the way through to 4,250 rpm
ensuring smooth progression at any speed. This power translates into a
zero to 62mph speed of 7.9 seconds (8.2 seconds) with a top speed of
148mph (145mph). Ultimately this ends up with emissions of 177g/km
(178g/km) and a combined consumption of 37.2mpg.
Award-winning EfficientDynamics as standard
The new BMW 5 Series Saloon comes with an array of EfficientDynamics
technologies. The BMW 520d is the first 5 Series to come with Auto
Start-Stop, reducing the engine idle period when coming to a short
stop. All manual gearboxes will also come with an Optimum gearshift
indicator to help drivers know when to change gear to optimise the car’s
efficiency. Brake Energy Regeneration, which recharges the vehicle’s
battery during engine over-run, is part of the 5 Series Saloon’s
standard specification.
Active
Aerodynamics also play a part in keeping emissions low and performance
high by closing off the air cooling flaps behind the kidney grills to
improve the aerodynamics of the car and performance on cold starts. Low
rolling resistance tyres also feature to improve efficiency still
further.
|
BMW 5 Series
Saloon
(E60) |
Price OTR
(15% VAT) |
BMW 5 Series
Saloon (New) |
Price OTR
(15 per cent VAT) |
|
BMW 520d SE
|
£27,430 |
BMW 520d SE
|
£27,555 |
|
BMW 525d SE
|
£31,180 |
BMW 525d SE
|
£32,380 |
|
BMW 530d SE
|
£35,100 |
BMW 530d SE
|
£36,300 |
|
BMW 523i SE
|
£29,060 |
BMW 523i SE
|
£30,560 |
|
BMW 525i SE
|
£30,705 |
BMW 528i SE
|
£32,205 |
|
BMW 530i SE
|
£34,790 |
BMW 535i SE
|
£36,290 |
|
BMW 550i SE
|
£45,960 |
BMW 550i SE
(auto only) |
£49,440 |
The new BMW 5
Series Saloon goes on sale 20 March, 2010.
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