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There are big price hikes of between $11,000 and $19,970 for the seventh-generation BMW 5 Series that reaches Australia in March.
The range starts $13,500 higher with the 520i dropping out to leave the $93,900 520d diesel as the new entry point.
The outgoing 520d costs $82,900, though BMW Australia says standard equipment has been increased extensively across the line-up.
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BMW quotes a value of $15,500 for features added to the 520d while the four-cylinder petrol 530i gains $16,000 worth of gear over the 528i it replaces. The latter figure also applies to the $119,900 530d six-cylinder turbo diesel, which will substitute for the current 535d that is slightly more expensive ($122,500) though faster and more powerful than the new model.
The six-cylinder petrol BMW 5 Series, the BMW 540i, makes the biggest price jump, rising from the $116,930 of the outgoing 535i to $136,900. BMW, however, says additional value for the 540i amounts to approximately $34,000.
The successor for the mighty BMW M5 performance sedan has yet to be revealed, while BMW Australia will also have the option of two other V8 models featuring all-wheel drive coming later in 2017.
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The diesel is the 550d xDrive, while another new badge is the M550i – which uses a 340kW twin-turbo V8 to accelerate faster than the current M5. BMW quotes a 0-100km/h time of 4.0 seconds for the M550i.
BMW’s latest 5 Series is slightly bigger than before, though loses up to 100kg courtesy of a new, lighter architecture.
The price rise follows the rival Mercedes-Benz E-Class, which launched here in mid 2016 with increases of around $10,000.
Here’s WhichCar’s easy-glance guide to the 2017 BMW 5 Series launch range.
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Price: $93,900 Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel Power/Torque: 140kW/400Nm Acceleration (0-100): 7.5 seconds Fuel consumption (official): 4.3 litres per 100km
Standard equipment highlights LED headlights 18-inch alloy wheels Dakota leather seating Electric front seats Electrically adjustable steering wheel 10.3-inch touchscreen with navigation Wireless smartphone charging Head-up display Active cruise control with stop/go function Front cross-traffic warning Lane-keeping assist Active park distance control Surround (360-degree) car view BMW ConnectedDrive internet connectivity with app integration
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BMW 530i
Price: $108,900 Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol Power/Torque: 185kW/350Nm Acceleration (0-100): 6.2 seconds Fuel consumption (official): 5.8L/100km
Standard equipment highlights (over 520d) M Sport Package + M Aerodynamics Package M Sport brake system 19-inch M light-alloy wheels Electric tailgate Adaptive LED headlights with Selective Beam and High Beam Assist Dynamic Damper Control 12.3-inch hi-res multifunction display Sports seats with heating and lumbar support Harman Kardon 16-speaker audio system M leather steering wheel
Price: $119,900 Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo diesel Power/Torque: 195kW/620Nm Acceleration (0-100): 5.7 seconds Fuel consumption (official): 4.7L/100km
Standard equipment highlights (over 520d) Same as 530i.
BMW 540i
Price: From $136,900 Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo petrol Power/Torque: 250kW/450Nm Acceleration (0-100): 5.1 seconds Fuel consumption (official): 6.7L/100km
Standard equipment highlights (over 530i) Adaptive Drive with active anti-roll bars 20-inch BMW Individual light-alloy wheels Electric sunroof Metallic paintwork Electric blind for rear window Rear side window blinds Nappa leather seating Active front-seat ventilation
