BMW announces new 5 Series Sedan prices
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20th April, 2010
- Vast increase in luxury features and advanced technology delivers value
- Cutting edge suspension technology continues tradition of superb dynamics
- Elegant and sporting design offers contemporary stylish aesthetic
- Eight-speed automatic transmission standard across the range
- Innovative technologies include first in class Parking Assistant and Surround View
- Four models including BMW 550i, 535i and 528i on sale in June 2010 and the BMW 520d on sale
from September 2010.
BMW Group Australia will introduce the new generation 5 Series Sedan at prices that offer
significantly more value than the outgoing model with a vast increase in standard luxury features
and advanced technology.
With Manufacturer Recommended List Prices* starting at $83,300 for the turbo diesel,
eight-speed automatic 520d, the BMW 5 Series Sedan sets a new standard for the Munich based
German brand.
"The new BMW 5 Series Sedan represents a dramatic advancement in the evolution of the
world's best luxury executive sedan," said BMW Group Australia Managing Director, Stavros
Yallouridis.
"With its stunning contemporary design, trademark BMW driving dynamics, powerful and
efficient petrol and diesel engines an extensive array of luxury features and advanced
technologies, the new 5 Series Sedan has moved forward in every way."
"In keeping with our objective to consistently increase value for our customers, BMW Group
Australia has been able to maintain the price of the new model at levels that are comparable to
the previous generation on a specification adjusted comparison and more than competitive with
our major rivals," he said.
The sixth generation BMW 5 Series Sedan goes on sale through Australian dealerships on 3rd June
2010 launching with a three-model range featuring the 550i, 535i and 528i, with the 520d due to
arrive in September 2010.
A stylish and sporting executive sedan, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan combines the trademark BMW
design characteristics of wide kidney grille, chiselled bonnet and 'muscular' rear-end with sleek
elegant lines in proportion to provide an 'athletic' and agile aesthetic.
Inside the larger, more spacious and luxurious cabin, the contemporary driver-oriented design
provides the perfect environment in which to enjoy the car's ultimate driving pleasure while the
high quality materials, precise fit and finish and superior level of comfort and convenience
features provides a premium ambience for all occupants.
Standard specification includes multi-zone climate control, fine Dakota leather upholstery,
wood trim, keyless start, cruise control with brake function, front and rear Park Distance Control,
Head-Up Display, anti-dazzle interior mirror, four-way electric adjustment for the driver and front
passenger seats, automatic lights and windscreen wipers, satellite navigation system, Bluetooth
connectivity and a premium CD audio system with USB interface and through-loading across the range.
Six airbags, Anti-lock Braking System incorporating Cornering Brake Control, Brake Assist, Dynamic
Stability Control active front head restraints and active bonnet pedestrian protection provide the
ultimate in active and passive safety performance.
Petrol models also gain Bi-Xenon headlights, 18 inch alloy wheels (19 inch alloy wheels 550i),
ambient lighting with the BMW 535i and BMW 550i featuring adaptive headlights to improve night vision
in corners, high beam assist, a rear view camera, full electric front seat adjustment with lumbar
support, sports leather steering wheel, comfort access system, extended air-conditioning, premium HiFi
audio system with 12 speakers and metallic paint. Furthermore the range topping BMW 550i also receives
comfort seats with ventilation and heating, alarm, electric glass sunroof, electric sunblind for the
rear window, exterior mirrors with antidazzle function, 4 zone automatic air-conditioning,
professional navigation, voice recognition and DVD Changer all as standard.
Further personalisation options such as Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go and BMW Night Vision
are available with two highlights being the introduction of BMW's innovative Parking Assistant and
Surround View. Both systems assist the driver when parking in tight spaces with the Parking Assistant
choosing an appropriate parking space then automatically steering into the space. Surround View uses
a number of digital cameras to display a bird's eye view of the car on the 7.0 inch (or 10.2 inch
550i) screen on the dash.
Through the use of BMW EfficientDynamics technologies, the BMW 5 Series Sedan offers powerful and
fuel efficient engines.
Topping the list is the 4.4 litre TwinPower Turbo V8 featuring High Precision Injection that
generates a peak power of 300 kW and maximum torque of 600 Nm across a broad rev range between 1,750
rpm and 4,500 rpm. Combined with the 8-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel paddles for
manual shifting, this provides the BMW 550i the ability to cover the 0-100 km/h sprint in 5.0 seconds
with a combined fuel consumption rating of 10.4 litres per 100 km.
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BMW's new 3.0 litre TwinPower Turbo straight six cylinder engine, that made its debut in the 535i Gran
Turismo now combines the power unit for the BMW 535i Sedan with High Precision Injection and fully variable
VALVETRONIC valve control. This results in an engine that produces a maximum output of 225 kW of power and
400 Nm of torque with an outstanding combined fuel consumption of just 8.4 litres per 100 km and accelerates
from 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds. Like its V8 TwinPower Turbo 'sibling' the 535i drives through the 8-speed
automatic transmission.
Ongoing development of the naturally aspirated 3.0 litre straight six cylinder engine in the BMW 528i
including weight optimisation and application of EfficientDynamics technology has improved fuel consumption
over its predecessor in the 530i by 14 per cent. Generating 190 kW of power and 310 Nm of torque and matched
to the standard 8-speed Automatic transmission, the BMW 528i offers combined fuel consumption of 8.0 litres
per 100 km with impressive acceleration covering 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds.
For even more frugal luxury motoring, BMW offers the 520d with common rail direct injection 2.0 litre
turbodiesel four-cylinder engine. Continual improvement of this engine has resulted in an increase in power
and torque to 135 kW and 380 Nm and a reduction in fuel consumption to just 5.2 litres per 100 km.
Ever since the first generation BMW 5 Series Sedan made its debut in 1972, the car has had an reputation
for driving dynamics and with the latest generation BMW has again delivered driving pleasure with an
unparalleled degree of chassis control and technology.
Building on the sophisticated all-aluminium double wishbone front suspension and Integral V rear axle,
the BMW 535i and 550i are fitted standard with Dynamic Driving Control that offers three modes of operation
to enable the driver to adjust steering, throttle, transmission and DSC response for the optimum balance
of ride comfort and handling according to individual preferences. In terms of the BMW 520d and 528i, Dynamic
Driving Control becomes standard when either the 8-speed Sports Automatic transmission, Integral Active
Steering or Dynamic Damper Control is specified.
The 520d and 528i are also both available with the optional Dynamic Damper Control that adds a fourth
COMFORT mode of adjustment through the continuously variable damping as well as Dynamic Driving Control and
Adaptive Drive.
The two turbocharged petrol variants 535i and 550i are able to take this level of control even further
with the optional Adaptive Drive that combines Dynamic Damper Control with a Dynamic Drive stability
management that acts on both front and rear anti-roll bars to quickly and precisely build up appropriate
counter forces during cornering.
To further aid the high-speed agility and comfort and low speed manoeuvrability of the new BMW 5 Series
Sedan, all models can be fitted with the innovative Integral Active Steering that not only controls the
front wheels but also offers active rear wheel steering to an angle up to 3.0 degrees.
Built at BMW Plant Dingolfing in Germany alongside the BMW 7 Series with which it shares its basic
architecture, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is a stylish luxury sedan that uses innovative technology to
deliver performance and efficiency .
BMW 5 Series Sedan Australian Pricing:
BMW 520d - $83,300*
BMW 528i - $99,900*
BMW 535i - $128,900*
BMW 550i - $178,900*
NOTE:: *Manufacturer’s Recommended List Price is shown and includes GST and Luxury Car Tax (LCT)
but excludes dealer charges, stamp duty, statutory charges and on-road charges which are additional and
vary between dealers and States/Territories.
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