BMW 5 Series Overview

The BMW 5 Series comes to India in one form, the long wheelbase 530Li M Sport. It is a rear seat focused luxury sedan built on a stretched 3105 mm wheelbase. A single petrol engine powers it, helped by a mild hybrid. With one trim, the buyer's choices come down to paint and options. It sits above the 3 Series and below the flagship 7 Series.

The 530Li reads more as a compact limousine than a driver's sedan. The stretched body frees generous legroom for those sitting behind. The 2.0 litre petrol keeps low speed running smooth and quiet. Power reaches the rear wheels through an eight speed automatic. Look through the colour choices to settle the look.

At ₹76.60 Lakh ex-showroom, the 530Li sits against rivals from Mercedes and Audi. India skips the diesel and the short wheelbase car for this generation. The 500 litre boot swallows several large cases for airport work. On road figures climb once tax and insurance load on. See what a large petrol sedan returns on fuel.

The mild hybrid petrol is the whole story under the bonnet. A 48 volt system supports the engine and smooths the stop start action. It cannot drive the car on electricity alone. The result is a quiet, unhurried way to cover ground.

For buyers who value a spacious back seat over sharp handling, the 5 Series earns a look. It is built to be driven in as much as driven. The single loaded trim keeps the buying decision simple.