BMW has launched the new generation of the i5 electric and 5-Series with internal combustion engine simultaneously. Despite some differences in the drivetrain and cooling system, these two cars are essentially the same. Both models are developed on BMW’s CLAR platform instead of the upcoming Neue Klasse architecture that will be ready in 2025.
However, the 2024 5 Series still boasts new technology and comes with a price adjustment. The base 530i 2024 now starts at $57,900, increasing by $1,900 compared to its predecessor. On the other hand, the i5 eDrive40 starts at $66,800, while the i5 M60 xDrive starts at $84,100.
In terms of size, the new generation BMW 5 Series is larger than its predecessor. It measures a total length of 5,060mm (+97mm), width of 1,900mm (+32mm), height of 1,515mm (+36mm), and a wheelbase of 2,995mm (+20mm).
The BMW i5 electric will be available in two versions: the i5 eDrive40 RWD and the i5 M60 xDrive AWD. The eDrive40 is equipped with a rear-mounted electric motor that can produce up to 340 horsepower and 430 Nm of torque when Sport Boost or Launch Control is activated. This allows the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6 seconds with a top speed of 193 km/h.
In contrast, the more powerful i5 M60 xDrive features a dual electric motor setup that generates 601 horsepower and 820 Nm of torque when Sport Boost or M Launch Control is activated. With this power, the M60 xDrive can go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds, reaching a top speed of 230 km/h.
Both the eDrive40 and M60 xDrive models are equipped with an 81.2 kWh battery pack, offering an estimated WLTP range of 497 to 582 km for the eDrive40 and 455 to 516 km for the M60 xDrive.
For the internal combustion engine, the 2024 5 Series is available in two four-cylinder mild-hybrid engines (petrol and diesel) with three variants in the European market. This includes the 520i sedan with 208 horsepower and the 520d with 197 horsepower, both in RWD and xDrive AWD variants.
In the US market, there are additional engine options such as the 530i and 530i xDrive, which feature a turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder engine producing 255 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. The 540i xDrive, on the other hand, comes with a turbocharged 3.0L 6-cylinder engine delivering 375 horsepower and 520 Nm of torque, which can be increased to 540 Nm with the 48-volt mild-hybrid system.
The new generation 5 Series retains some key features of the previous model, including the 50:50 weight distribution, ensuring an almost perfect balance between the front and rear axles. The M sports suspension system, M sports brake system, and Adaptive Suspension Professional come standard on the M60 xDrive.
Optional features include electronically controlled dampers, integrated active steering, new vertical dynamics management, and Professional Adaptive M Suspension.
BMW introduces Active Lane Change Assist with eye confirmation, making the i5 and 5 Series the first vehicles in the world to have this feature. The system can suggest lane changes, which the driver can confirm by looking at the exterior mirror. When traffic conditions allow, the Active Lane Change Assist system can automatically perform lane change steering maneuvers.
In addition, the latest 5 Series is equipped with parking assist with reverse assist. With the Professional Parking Assist mode, the car can perform automatic parking maneuvers up to 200 meters, controlled from inside or outside the vehicle via a smartphone.
The 2024 BMW i5 and 5 Series feature a large dual-curved screen and the intelligent virtual assistant BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, along with other premium features. The new 5 Series also offers in-car gaming features when the car is parked, providing users with interesting experiences while recharging the battery.
The new generation 2024 BMW 5 Series will be available in the market starting in October. Hopefully, it will soon be introduced in the Vietnamese market as well.
Source: Trang Nguyen (Forum.autodaily.vn)
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