BMW 5 Series petrol (India)
As automakers continue
relaunching/launching petrol models owing to the ban on diesel engined vehicles
displacing over 2 liters in the Delhi NCR region, BMW has relaunched the BMW 5
Series petrol in India. The 5 Series petrol follows less than just a month
after the 3 Series petrol was relaunched. It’s worth mentioning that the
entry-level BMW 5 Series (BMW 520d) isn’t affected by the ban, as it displaces
1,995 cc.
BMW has brought in the entry-level BMW
520i model for INR 54,00,000 (ex-showroom India). While the BMW 520d and BMW
530d are assembled in Chennai, the BMW 520i is a CBU which explains the steep
price for a model that is nearing the end of its lifecycle. It’s available in
three exterior colours: Alpine White, Black Sapphire and Imperial Blue
Brilliant Effect.
The BMW 520i is powered by the 2.0-litre
BMW TwinPower Turbo turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that develops 184 hp at 5,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 270 Nm of torque at
1,250-4,500 rpm. Power is sent to the wheels via the 8-speed Steptronic
automatic transmission. 0-100 km/h is clocked in 7.9 seconds, and although BMW
India doesn’t mention the top speed, the Euro-spec version’s 235 km/h top speed
figure is an idea of what the base petrol 5er is capable of.
Noteworthy features of the BMW 520i,
available only in Luxury Line trim level, include LED headlights with four LED
daytime running lights, LED fog lights, 18-inch Turbine style 452 alloy wheels,
illuminated entry sills, ambient light with selectable Mood lights,
multifunction Sport leather steering wheel, 10.25-inch for the iDrive Touch
infotainment system with BMW Navigation system professional and 600 watt,
16-speaker Harman Kardon Surround Sound System.
