All New 2010 BMW 5 Series Launched in India
BMW India has launched 2010 New 5 series in India. The new BMW 5 Series Sedan is entering the market with the world's first straight-six petrol engine with Twin Power Turbo, High Precision Injection and Valvetronic (225kW/306hp) in the BMW 535i as well as straight-six petrol engine in the BMW 523i (150kW/204hp). The latest generation of straight-six diesels featuring an all-aluminium crankcase and common-rail direct injection develop 180kW/245hp in BMW 530d and 150kW/204hp in BMW 525d.
BMW 523i and the BMW 525d is outfitted with 8- speed automatic transmission while BMW 535i and the BMW 530d boasts 8-Speed Sports Automatic transmission with shift paddles on the steering wheel. The 523i, 525d and 530d will be produced at the BMW Plant Chennai. The ex-showroom prices of BMW 523i, BMW 525d and BMW 530d across India are Rs 38,90,000,Rs 39,90,000, and Rs 45,90,000 respectively. The 535i will be available as a CBU (completely built-up unit) and will have an ex-showroom price of INR 58,00,000.