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BMW 5 Series
Benchmark executive luxury saloon combining G30 chassis refinement, Live Cockpit tech, and balanced performance.
Highest ratedBest value
Audi A6BMW 5 Series
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 48,000,007,500,000
KSh 45,000,008,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
4
4
Most popular trim
A6 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
520i M Sport / 530i M Sport / 520d M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,939 mm
4,936 mm
Width
1,886 mm
1,868 mm
Height
1,457 mm
1,479 mm
Wheelbase
2,924 mm
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
144 mm
Boot space
530 L
530 L
Kerb weight
1,640 kg
1,605 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol Mild Hybrid (45 TFSI)
2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel / 3.0L B57 Diesel
Power
245 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
184 hp (520i) / 190 hp (520d) / 252 hp (530i) / 265 hp (530d)
Torque
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,300 rpm
290 Nm (520i) / 400 Nm (520d) / 350 Nm (530i) / 620 Nm (530d)
Drivetrain
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra
Rear-Wheel Drive / xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
6.0 sec
5.7 sec (530d) – 7.8 sec (520i)
Top speed
250 km/h
235 km/h – 250 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.0 km/L (3.0T V6)
14.8 km/L (520i) / 18.5 km/L (520d) / 13.8 km/L (530i) / 15.2 km/L (530d)
City
11.8 km/L (2.0T) / 9.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
11.8 km/L (520i) / 15.2 km/L (520d) / 11.0 km/L (530i) / 12.5 km/L (530d)
Highway
17.0 km/L (2.0T) / 14.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
17.5 km/L (520i) / 21.0 km/L (520d) / 16.5 km/L (530i) / 17.8 km/L (530d)
Tank size
73 L
68 L
CO₂ emissions
150 g/km
134 g/km (520i) / 114 g/km (520d)
At a glance
Model
Audi A6 (C7.5 / C8 Series)
BMW 5 Series (G30 Generation)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
4-Door Executive Saloon / Avant Wagon
4-Door Executive Saloon
Seating capacity
5 seats
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI MHEV), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Petrol, Clean Diesel
Engine sizes
1,798 cc / 1,984 cc / 2,995 cc
1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel)
Transmission
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) / xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
140 mm
144 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-2,500 cc duty advantage on 2.0L TFSI: Qualifies for KRA's 25% excise duty tax bracket.
- Futuristic Dual MMI touch response screens: 10.1-inch upper and 8.6-inch lower haptic touch displays.
- Supreme high-speed highway refinement: Double-glazed acoustic glass ensures ultra-quiet cabin.
- Quattro all-wheel drive stability: Confident cornering grip and wet-weather safety.
- Outstanding executive comfort: Quiet cabin acoustics and smooth ride over highway long distances.
- Sub-2,500 cc tax bracket savings: 2.0L 520i/530i/520d models avoid the 35% excise tax bracket.
- Generous rear legroom: 2,975 mm wheelbase provides executive rear passenger comfort.
What’s not so good
- 140 mm ground clearance: Requires care over steep estate speed bumps.
- Dual MMI screens show fingerprints: Requires keeping a microfiber cloth in the cabin.
- Large turning circle: Long 4.93-meter length requires wide turns in tight basement parking garages.
- Complex electrical network: Multi-module infotainment requires diagnostic tools during servicing.