2021 BMW 5-Series – All you need to know
The G30 5-Series has been around for a few years now and it was about time it received a makeover, particularly after the launch of the new Audi A6 and facelifted Mercedes-Benz E-Class, which the BMW is to compare cars with. Let’s have a closer look at what’s changed, apart from the BMW Car Price of the new 5-Series.
Facial aggression
The facelift BMW 5-Series gets a new grille, front and rear bumpers, headlights and tail lights. All of these details give the car a sharper look; the grille is bigger and sits a bit lower now, and the slats seem to protrude that bit more. The headlamps get an edgy look along with adaptive LED lighting and LaserLight high beams on the M Sport variants. Gone are the corona rings and in come the double-L-shaped DRLs, but this gives the car an aggressive look. Even the LED tail lights look sportier and the trapezoidal tailpipes round off the look. We drove the M Sport variant of the 5-Series, so it came with an aggressive-looking body kit. The M Sport comes at an additional BMW Car Price.Same is safe
Coming to the interior. The 5-Series gets the latest 12.3-inch ‘Control Display’ digital instruments screen , so you don’t get the older digital layout anymore. The car comes with nice touch and gesture controls and you continue to get an i-Drive click-wheel controller. The front seats have received a mild update in the form of lumbar support adjustment. The seats continue to be huge, well bolstered and comfortable, plus you get an extension for thigh support. Design-wise, most of what you see is the same; you get brushed chrome embellishments for the switchgear, a touchscreen for the AC blower controls and four-zone climate control. The seat at the back is well cushioned and the seatbase is wide enough for three at the back. You get a normal sunroof and the rear seat will prove to be great for those who like being chauffeured around.
Performance and dynamcs
Let’s talk about the driving dynamics. The ride and handling balance is perfect; the 530i M Sport we’re driving gets 18-inch wheels and steel springs on which it rides remarkably well. It soaks in bumps well and takes hard hits pretty well. It’s nowhere as pliant as the Audi A6, but then, the 5-Series handles better. The 5-Series gets adaptive dampers as standard and the ride is stiff thanks to the stiff springs. You don’t need air suspension on a car like this, to be honest. The car is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine developing 248bhp and 350Nm of torque. The engine pulls strongly and it is full of life, based on what mode you’ve got it set to of course. In Eco Pro, the car isn’t any fun to drive at all; Comfort is best because you get the best refinement and ride quality; however, if you intend to drive spiritedly, the Sport mode it is, for this is the mode wherein you find yourself experiencing a BMW in every sense of the word. The steering weighs up more and body control gets tauter, while the engine begins to breathe fire from its nostrils. The engine hasn’t lost any of its charm, and thank goodness for that. The BMW Car Price for the new 5-Series is ₹ 62.90 lakh (ex-showroom) for the M Sport petrol and ₹ 71.90 lakh (ex-showroom) for the M Sport diesel. It’s now fair to compare cars with the Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Should you buy one?
The 5-Series is a lot better than what it was, thanks to the added features and the updated cabin. Also, it’s cheaper than a 6-Series GT and that makes it a good deal. Customers who buy this car will consider sportiness and luxury both, and it delivers on that front without any issues.