Rare cars that have such a long and, above all, career crowned with such great success. This is the case of the BMW 5 Series, and the Bavarian firm now presents us with its ninth generation, which corresponds to the other eight and, as we will see, is an evolution more than a revolution, but also, above all, some novelties are far from uninteresting.

The new BMW 5 Series has increased by 9.7 cm in length compared to the previous generation 5.06 meters, 3.2 cm in width reaches 1.90 meters and 3.6 cm in height reaches 1.515 meters. Its wheelbase was increased by 2 cm and reached 2.995 meters.

Unlike Mercedes and its EQE and EQS, which are hard to tell apart at first glance, BMW’s three electric sedans, the i4, i7 and now the i5, are recognizable by three distinct styles, even if the i5 adopts a slightly more consensus style.

Refined and technological interior

However, inside, the new 5 Series takes over the dashboard of all the brand’s new models. This too The first model of the brand that offers a completely vegan interior as standard. The car is equipped with a large curved curved display with an all-digital display system that consists of a 12.3-inch instrument screen and a 14.9-inch infotainment screen.

As with Tesla, BMW has integrated a streaming video service and an AirConsole platform where the driver and passengers can play games, for example, while the car is charging.

Two versions with 100% electric input

BMW puts the starter package with two electric versions. First, this is the sporty version of the M60 xDrive, equipped with two electric motors, one on each axle, power 601 hp and 820 Nm of torque. BMW announces acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 230 km/h. At the same time, the German company presents the BMW i5 eDrive40, which is equipped with one electric motor and is developing 340 hp and 430 Nmenough to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds and reach 193 km/h.

The i5 gets a battery with useful capacity 81.2 kWh giving him autonomy between 455 and 516 kilometers for BMW i5 M60 xDrive and From 477 to 582 kilometers for i5 eDrive40. As for charging, the German sedan allows AC charging of up to 11 kW as standard and up to 22 kW as an option. The battery can be charged with direct current up to 205 kWwhich allows you to go from 10 to 80% in about 30 minutes.

Thermo and PHEV according to the program

All gasoline and diesel engines are now available with mild hybridization based on a 48-volt system. In France, four-cylinder models will be launched, with the BMW 520i 208 hp as well as BMW 520d and BMW 520d xDrive p 197 hp each one

In the spring of 2024, the model range will be replenished with two variants with a hybrid drive of the latest generation. The new six-cylinder diesel engine will be available for the BMW 5 Series from 2024. Another version of the BMW i5 with electric all-wheel drive will also appear during 2024.

The most technological BMW

In terms of technology, the BMW 5 Series features Drive Assist Pro, which includes Active Cruise Control with Stop&Start, as well as functions such as Steering and Lane Keeping Assist. The car also has, for the first time in the world: active lane change assistance system with eye activation.

The car prompts you to change lanes, which you can do for the first time by looking in the outside mirror to confirm whether or not to change lanes.

BMW i5 can be ordered in France 76,200 euros for the eDrive40 version. For the formidable M60 version with 601 hp. will need from 107,500 euros. The BMW 5 Series 520i is more “affordable” with a base price 62,800 euroswhile the diesel version retails for €65,100 excluding options.