BMW 5 Series (G30)
The seventh generation of the BMW 5 Series consists of the BMW G30 and BMW G31 executive cars. The G30/G31 has been produced since 2016 by the German automaker BMW and is often collectively referred to as the G30. It was officially announced on 12 October 2016 and sales began in February 2017.
The fastback 5 Series Gran Turismo model from the previous generation is no longer part of the 5 Series model range, and has been moved to the 6 Series Gran Turismo nameplate. A long-wheelbase sedan version is sold in China.
On 27 May 2020, a facelifted 5 Series was unveiled. In 2023, the G30 5 Series was phased out in favour of the G60 5 Series. In 2024, the G31 was also phased out in favour of a new Touring model codenamed the G61.
Development and launch
The BMW Head of Design during the development of the G30 was Karim Habib. Interior design was led by Daniel Mayerle.The 5 Series saloon was unveiled on 12 October 2016 before making its public debut in January 2017 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
BMW created The Escape, a short action film featuring a 540i M Sport, to promote the G30 5 Series. The Escape was released online on 23 October 2016.
The 5 Series Touring was unveiled in February 2017 before making its public debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show.
The 5 Series long-wheelbase model debuted in April 2017 at the Shanghai Motor Show. Its wheelbase is longer than that of the normal 5 Series saloon and is exclusively sold in China.
Body styles
Specifications
Platform
The G30 5 Series utilises BMW's modular Cluster Architecture platform first introduced in the 7 Series. The 5 Series' chassis is made from a mixture of different grades of steel and aluminium. The kerb weight ranges from, depending on specification.Much of the 5 Series' body panels are constructed of aluminium, including the bonnet, boot lid, roof and doors.
Suspension and steering
The 5 Series uses double-wishbone front suspension and 5-link rear suspension while Touring models feature self-levelling rear air suspension. Active anti-roll bars are optional equipment.All versions of the 5 Series use rack and pinion steering with electric power assistance. "Integral Active Steering" is an option on some models; and combines electromechanical four-wheel steering and a variable-ratio steering rack.
Powertrain
The 5 Series is offered with a range of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. It is also offered as a mild hybrid and a plug-in hybrid.Up until 2018, 520d models were fitted as standard with a 6-speed manual transmission, while the ZF 8HP 8-speed automatic transmission is optional. All other models, including the 520d xDrive, are exclusively available with the ZF automatic transmission.
BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive system is optional on some base models and is standard fitment on top-of-the-line models.
Equipment
Compared with its F10 predecessor, the G30 includes an updated BMW iDrive system with a higher resolution 10.25-inch display, a new heads-up display that covers 70% more area as well as selective anti-dazzle high beam headlights with a range of up to 500 metres. The 5 Series is also available with gesture control, new multi-contour massage seats, and a Driving Assistant Plus package that features lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, a lane centralizing and vehicle following system and a collision warning system. 520-545 models with the M Sport trim and M550 models can be fitted with M Performance Parts. These include a splitter, side skirts, rims, carbon fibre mirrors and a carbon fibre spoiler.At launch, the G30 is available in two equipment lines: Luxury Line and Sport Line, with the M Sport models becoming available in March 2017. The main differences of these lines are colour availability, wheel designs, as well as exterior and interior stylings. The Sport Line has been discontinued during the 2021 facelift.
Laser Headlights BMW laserlight headlights are high-beam technology that not only delivers a brighter beam but adapts to the environment. Laser headlights function by using three small blue lasers pointed at a set of mirrors in the front of the headlight system. The mirrors focus the laser light into a lens filled with yellow phosphorus. Yellow phosphorus when excited by the blue laser emits an intense white light.
Luxury Line
In the Luxury Line, the car carries a classic luxury look with high-gloss chrome finish on exterior elements like the Air Breather vent, the radiator grille, the lower air intakes and the side windows surrounds. Inside, leather upholstery is standard, while the instrument panel is trimmed in Sensatec leatherette as standard. The dashboard as well as the door cards are trimmed in "Ridge" fine-wood finish as standard with other wood finishes available as an option. Standard wheels are 18-inch W-spoke or 19-inch multi-spoke wheels.
Sport Line
In the Sport Line, the sporty character of the car is emphasized with high-gloss black finish on the Air Breather vent, the radiator grille slats, the lower air intake and side windows surrounds. Inside, combination cloth/leather upholstery is standard, with leather available as an option. The dashboard and door cards are trimmed in high-gloss Black with Pearl Chrome accents with other trims available as an option. Standard wheels are 18-inch 10 double-spoke or 19-inch V-spoke wheels. This line was discontinued after the June 2020 facelift for model year 2021.
M Sport Package
The M Sport Package has been available for order since March 2017. In addition to the standard colour palette, the M Sport Package includes an exclusive colour option: Carbon Black metallic. The front and rear apron styling are unique to the M Sport models, while the suspension is lowered compared the standard setup. Optionally available for the M Sport Package is the M Sport brakes with blue-painted calipers. On the interior, front sport seats in combination cloth/Alcantara is fitted as standard, with leather and comfort front seats available as optional equipment. Another unique feature to the M Sport models is the M Sport multifunction leather steering wheel. Standard wheels include 18-inch 5 double-spoke wheels or 19-inch 10 double-spoke wheels.
Engines
Petrol
Diesel
| Model | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | |
| 518d | 2017–2020 | 2.0 L B47 I4 turbo | at 4,000 rpm | at 1,750–2,250 rpm | 10 s |
| 520d / 523d | 2017–2023 | 2.0 L B47 I4 turbo | at 4,000 rpm | at 1,750–2,500 rpm | 7.3 s |
| 525d | 2017–2020 | 2.0 L B47 I4 turbo | at 4,400 rpm | at 2,000 rpm | 6.6 s |
| 530d | 2017–2020 | 3.0 L B57 I6 turbo | at 4,000 rpm | at 2,000–2,500 rpm | 5.8 s |
| 530d | 2020-2023 | 3.0 L B57 I6 turbo | 210 kW at 4,000 rpm | at 1500 rpm | 5.4 s |
| 540d xDrive | 2017–2020 | 3.0 L B57 I6 twin-turbo | at 4,400 rpm | at 1,750–2,250 rpm | 4.9 s |
| 540d xDrive | 2020-2023 | 3.0 L B57 I6 twin-turbo | 250 kW at 4,400 rpm | at 1750 rpm | 4.7 s |
| M550d xDrive | 2017–2020 | 3.0 L B57 I6 quad-turbo | at 4,400 rpm | at 2,000–3,000 rpm | 4.4 s |
Special models
530e iPerformance
The 530e iPerformance is a plug-in hybrid variant of the 5 Series sedan. It uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre inline-four engine, in conjunction with a electric motor, to return a combined output of and or 218kW and for the LCI model. At launch, the 530e had a claimed all-electric range of under the New European Driving Cycle. The US EPA estimated all-electric range was. The electric motor was powered by a 9.2 kWh lithium-ion battery beneath the rear seats.With the 530e, BMW also began an experimental wireless charging program. Testing was originally limited to Germany, but expanded other markets such as California. The system uses a 3.2 kW wireless charging pad that the car could drive over to charge the lithium-ion battery pack.
For the 2020 model year, BMW increased the lithium-ion battery capacity by about 30% to 12.0 kWh with 10.8 kWh usable. With the increase in battery size, the EPA estimated all-electric range increased to 21 miles for the rear-wheel drive version and 19 miles for the xDrive version.
The 530e iPerformance is offered in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants. Preordered 530e LCI models come without the hybrid blue inserts for the BMW logos and edrive badges on the sides, making them a rare spec.
545e xDrive
In December 2020, for the 2021 model year, BMW released the 545e xDrive, a more powerful plug-in variant. As opposed to the turbocharged inline-four engine in the 530e, the 545e xDrive uses a more powerful turbocharged inline-six engine paired with an electric motor. Total power output is 290 kW / 394 hp and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. Like the 530e, it uses a 12.0 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Preordered 545e models come without the hybrid blue inserts for the BMW logos and edrive badges on the sides, making them a rare spec.A special edition of the 545e xDrive was released to celebrate the launch of the G30 LCI. It was called "M Sport Edition" and was limited to 1000 units globally. It introduced Tanzanite Blue to the model and featured exclusive wheels and M Sport Seats as standard on top of the regular M Sport Package.