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BMW 5 Series Specifications

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The BMW 5 Series specifications cover one engine, since India gets a single variant. It is a 2.0 litre TwinPower turbo petrol making 258 PS and 400 Nm. A 48 volt mild hybrid supports it at low speed. An eight speed automatic sends drive to the rear wheels. Peak power spans 4500 to 6500 rpm.

The mild hybrid recovers some energy and eases load in traffic. It is not a full hybrid, so the car cannot run on battery alone. Peak torque spans 1600 to 4500 rpm, which keeps the sedan relaxed in town. BMW quotes 15.7 kmpl on the ARAI cycle for this petrol. That is fair for a large sedan, though city use reads lower. The single engine keeps the buying choice simple. Set that figure against the single trim price.

The dimensions confirm the rear seat focus. Length is 5175 mm on a long 3105 mm wheelbase. Width is 1900 mm and height 1520 mm, giving a planted stance. The long body puts most of that length between the axles. Ground clearance measures 150 mm and the tank holds 60 litres.

The 500 litre boot rounds out the practical side. Five paint finishes are offered, from Mineral White to Phytonic Blue. The M Sport package is standard, so nothing sits below it. Safety and driver aids come at the level expected of this class. Seating is for five, with the rear bench the place to be. See the single 530Li on the variants page for the full listing.

Fuel
Variant

Showing the full spec sheet for the 530Li M Sport. Features this variant does not get are marked NA.

Engine
2.0L TwinPower Turbo Petrol
Displacement
1998 cc
Max Power
258 PS @ 4500 to 6500 rpm
Max Torque
400 Nm @ 1600 to 4500 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol

BMW 5 Series power and torque explained

In India the BMW 5 Series is sold in just one form, the 530Li M Sport, and what the M Sport includes is worth a look before you decide. It runs a single engine, a 2.0 litre turbo petrol with 48V mild hybrid help for quieter, smoother low-speed running.

It is set up for easy, low-down pull rather than high-rev drama. That quiet, early urge suits a car you are often driven in, not just one you drive.

Power (PS)Torque (Nm)Flexibility band
07515022530001132253384501k2k3k4k5kflexibility band · 2,900 rpm400 Nm@ 1,600-4,500 rpm258 PS@ 4,500 rpmPower (PS)Torque (Nm)Engine speed (RPM)

How to read this chart. Torque is the push you feel when you accelerate, and it peaks low on the rev range. Power is how hard the engine keeps pulling as it revs higher, and it peaks further up. The two dots mark those peaks. The shaded strip between them is the flexibility band: a wider band pulls easily across more revs and feels relaxed in traffic, while a narrower band asks you to rev the engine more to get its best.

Peak figures come from the 2.0L TwinPower Turbo Petrol spec sheet. The line between the two peaks is not a measured dyno curve.

The 2.0 turbo petrol makes its full 400 Nm of torque at just 1600 rpm, so this BMW eases off the line and never feels strained in slow traffic. Power climbs to 258 PS at 4500 rpm, and that 2900 rpm span of strong pull lets the car overtake on the highway quickly and calmly. In a car like this, that low, easy shove matters more than a screaming top end, so most owners will be happy here. When you are close to buying, check the 5 Series price after tax.