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BMW 5 Series
Mandai score
9/10
Typical price
KSh 45,000,008,500,000
Years
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Doors
4
Most popular trim
520i M Sport / 530i M Sport / 520d M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,936 mm
Width
1,868 mm
Height
1,479 mm
Wheelbase
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
144 mm
Boot space
530 L
Kerb weight
1,605 kg
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel / 3.0L B57 Diesel
Power
184 hp (520i) / 190 hp (520d) / 252 hp (530i) / 265 hp (530d)
Torque
290 Nm (520i) / 400 Nm (520d) / 350 Nm (530i) / 620 Nm (530d)
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive / xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
5.7 sec (530d) – 7.8 sec (520i)
Top speed
235 km/h – 250 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
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 (520i) / 15.2 km/L (520d) / 11.0 km/L (530i) / 12.5 km/L (530d)
Highway
17.5 km/L (520i) / 21.0 km/L (520d) / 16.5 km/L (530i) / 17.8 km/L (530d)
Tank size
68 L
CO₂ emissions
134 g/km (520i) / 114 g/km (520d)
At a glance
Model
BMW 5 Series (G30 Generation)
Production years
2017–2023
Body type
4-Door Executive Saloon
Seating capacity
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Clean Diesel
Engine sizes
1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel)
Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) / xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
144 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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
- 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.