BMW has launched the facelifted M5 Sedan in India on 25th November 2014 at the ex showroom of Rs. 1.35 crore INR which is now available as CBU unit at all BMW dealerships across India. BMW M5 sedan is the second launch of day after Mercedes has launched new C Class at Rs. 40.90 lakhs. BMW M5 is available only in petrol unit as per now with no plan of diesel variant and it will take on Mercedes Benz E63 MAG sedan.
New BMW M5 sedan is powered with same 4.4L twin power turbo charged Petrol engine which is responsible to produce 552bhp power@6000-7000rpm and 680Nm torque@1500-1750rpm mated to a seven speed M dual clutch transmission with paddle shifters and cruise control. BMW M5 can sprint 0-100 km mark in brisk 4.3 seconds with the top speed of 250 km/hr.
In terms of change headlights now gets adaptive LEDs with signature kidney grille with revised dual slates, Muscular bonnet, wide air dams and seven spoke alloy wheels makes it sporty looking car. Inside the New BMW M5 sedan which more chrome splash around the control display of iDrive operation system and storage space under front arm rests? Apart from that it has M leather double spoke steering wheel and optional touch controller with touch sensitive surface.
M5 Sedan is available in eight body colors- Black Sapphire, Alpine white, imperial blue brilliant effect, Monte Carlo Blue, Sakhir Orange, Silverstone, Singapore Grey and Space grey.
In safety Department it is loaded with features like DSC (Dynamic stability control), ABS with brake assist, active protection with attentiveness assistant and active front headrests, reverse parking camera with night vision, anti-dazzle high beam assist, cornering brake control, 3 point seat belts with pyrotechnic belt tensioners, side impact beam, electric parking brake with hold function, electronic immobilizer with crash sensor etc.
Mr. Philipp von Sahr, President, BMW Group India said, “Power delivery, torque, driving dynamics: the new BMW M5 embodies pure athleticism. Conventional rules do not apply to the new BMW M5. An independent production of BMW M GmbH, it remains faithful to the M philosophy, perfectly combining high performance with optimum everyday practicality. An uncompromising presence, a natural leader, it conquers every challenge. Whether on the open road or in the city, it is the perfect interplay of heartbeat, horsepower and exhilarating harmony.”