The all-new BMW 5 Series now in Singapore

Mr. Axel Pannes, Managing Director of BMW Group Asia said, “A Business Athlete is someone who has a strong character, relentless determination and a dynamic outlook on life. The all-new BMW 5 Series embodies all these values with its sporty design, unbeatable line-up of assistance systems, an unmatched degree of connectivity and sustainable mobility. In the past nine years, we have sold more than 10,000 BMW 5 Series in Singapore. We believe this success will continue as the all-new BMW 5 Series is the business car our customers in Singapore have been waiting for.”

Mr. Horst Herdtle, Managing Director of Performance Motors Limited said, “We are delighted to offer the all-new BMW 5 Series which sports unrivalled performance and cutting edge technologies like the large full-colour Head Up Display and the latest-generation iDrive system with touch, voice and gesture controls. Combining these with its sporty look and interior designed with enhanced quality and precision, the all-new BMW 5 Series resonates with the boldness of top business executives. We are confident the all-new BMW 5 Series will be one of the best-selling luxury sedans in Singapore.”

Design

• Sportiest exterior design in its segment.
• New interpretation of the visual connection between two icons: “Crease Line” and “Hofmeister Kink”.
• Interior designed with enhanced quality and precision.

Efficiency & Dynamics

• Weight reduction by up to 100 kilograms due to lightweight construction.
• Highly dynamic and comfortable driving performance.

Operating System

• Seamlessly integrated and the most intuitive Operating System with iDrive Controller, Touch, Gesture Control and Intelligent Voice Assistant.
• New interface design: Touch Display with picture based pads, which can be personalised and show real-time content.
• Largest full coloured Head-up display within its segment.

Connectivity

• BMW Connected is the first personal digital mobility companion that adapts to the individual needs of the customer while seamlessly integrating with the customer’s business day, vehicle and various mobile devices.
• New Digital Services such as Apple CarPlay (which, in a first for a carmaker, has been incorporated fully wirelessly), and inductive phone charging.

Driver Assistance Systems (Optional)

• Steering and lane control assistant now with extended hands-off times.
• Lane Change Assistant for speed range of 70-180 km/h.
• Active Cruise Control and Intelligent Speed Limit Assist giving the driver more relaxation and freedom.

All the engines in the all-new 5 Series line-up belong to the newly developed, modular BMW EfficientDynamics family of power units. BMW TwinPower Turbo technology imbues all the members of the family with outstanding performance combined with exceptional efficiency. Two petrol variants will be available from launch, working in tandem with rear-wheel drive.

The new two-litre four-cylinder in-line engine in the all-new BMW 530i develops peak torque of 350 Nm and maximum output of 252 hp. Its fuel consumption in the combined cycle comes in at 6.2 l/100 km, which means CO2 emissions of 141 g/km. The all-new BMW 530i accelerates from 0 - 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds on its way to a top speed of 250 km/h.

The flagship engine at launch will be the 340 hp unit under the bonnet of the all-new BMW 540i. This three-litre straight-six produces torque of 450 Nm. Despite its extra output and sharper dynamic edge, average fuel consumption stands at only 7.2 l/100 km and CO2 emissions are kept to just 164 g/km. The BMW 540i powers from 0 – 100 km/h in a mere 5.1 seconds.

Four-cylinder petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission.
Capacity: 1,998 cc
Max output: 252 hp at 5,200 rpm.
Max torque: 350 Nm from 1,450–4,800 rpm.
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds.
Top speed: 250 km/h.
Average fuel consumption: 6.2 l/100 km.
Combined CO2 emissions: 141 g/km.

Six-cylinder petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission.
Capacity: 2,998 cc.
Max output: 340 hp at 5,500 rpm.
Max torque: 450 Nm from 1,380–5,200 rpm.
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds.
Top speed: 250 km/h.
Average fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100 km.
Combined CO2 emissions: 164 g/km.

The all-new BMW 530i $280,800*
The all-new BMW 540i $355,800*

*Prices accurate at press time.