The 8th-generation new BMW 5 Series is on its way to South Africa and we’ve discovered pricing for the first derivative to touch down locally.

The new BMW 5 Series is an executive sedan going up against the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (also recently facelifted) as well as the Audi A6.

When the new BMW 5 lands locally, the lineup will consist of two models initially, the 520d and the all-electric i5 M Performance. The new 2024 BMW 5 Series and its all-electric i5 sibling have grown in size in comparison with the outgoing generation. The newcomer is longer than before at just over 5 metres, and its wheelbase has increased too, by 20 mm.

Inside, the new BMW 5 Series gains the curved infotainment screen setup that we’ve experienced in other products from the Munich-based brand. In this application, a 12.3-inch digital cluster is connected to a 14.9-inch central screen that runs BMW’s iDrive 8.5 operating system.

New BMW 520d Engine

The first model to reach showrooms will be the diesel-powered 520d. The 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel motor features mild-hybrid technology and has outputs of 153 kW and 400 Nm. BMW claims a 0-100 kph time of 7.3 seconds and it will consume 5.6 L/100 km.

Right now, there’s no confirmation of any other powertrains, other than this diesel and the all-electric i5 M60 xDrive which packs 442 kW and 795 Nm. It’s good for a 0-100 kph in just 3.8 seconds and run to a top speed of 230 kph. It has a range of 516 km based on the WLTP cycle.

Options

A quick glance at the BMW SA configurator shows that customers can choose from 12 colours, 6 wheels and your usual BMW packages like M Carbon exterior (R35 000) and Equipment package professional (R40 000) are on offer.

How much does the new BMW 5 Series cost in South Africa?

BMW 520d – R1247893

BMW i5 M60 – TBC

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