The new BMW 5 Series has grown in length by 3.4 inches to 199.2, in width by 1.3 inches to 74.8 and in height by 1.4 inches to 59.6 and the wheelbase has been increased by 0.8 inches to 117.9 inches. The BMW 530i, starting at $58,895 (including $995 destination and handling) and 530i xDrive starting at $61,195, are powered by a new generation 255 horsepower 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine mated to an 8-speed STEPTRONIC transmission with shift paddles.
The BMW 540i xDrive, starting at $65,895 is powered by a 375 horsepower 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo engine, an increase of 40 horsepower over the previous generation. Production starts in November 2023. The BMW i5 eDrive40 (pictured above), with an estimated 295-mile range, starts at $67,795 and has a maximum power output of 335 horsepower. The BMW i5 M60 xDrive with a 590 horsepower electric drivetrain starts at $85,095.The electric motor on the rear wheels generates a maximum power output of 335 horsepower, while the motor at the front axle produces 257 horsepower.
The seats in the new BMW 5 Series Sedan have been redesigned with sport seats standard equipment. Multi-contour seats are standard on i5 M60 xDrive and optional on other models. The global market launch of the new BMW 5 Series will begin in October 2023 and coming to the US in 2024 is a plug-in hybrid system.
