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BMW 5 Series
Benchmark executive luxury saloon combining G30 chassis refinement, Live Cockpit tech, and balanced performance.
Highest ratedBest value
BMW 5 SeriesAudi A6
Mandai score
9/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 45,000,008,500,000
KSh 48,000,007,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
4
4
Most popular trim
520i M Sport / 530i M Sport / 520d M Sport
A6 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,936 mm
4,939 mm
Width
1,868 mm
1,886 mm
Height
1,479 mm
1,457 mm
Wheelbase
2,975 mm
2,924 mm
Ground clearance
144 mm
140 mm
Boot space
530 L
530 L
Kerb weight
1,605 kg
1,640 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel / 3.0L B57 Diesel
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol Mild Hybrid (45 TFSI)
Power
184 hp (520i) / 190 hp (520d) / 252 hp (530i) / 265 hp (530d)
245 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
Torque
290 Nm (520i) / 400 Nm (520d) / 350 Nm (530i) / 620 Nm (530d)
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,300 rpm
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive / xDrive AWD
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra
0–100 km/h
5.7 sec (530d) – 7.8 sec (520i)
6.0 sec
Top speed
235 km/h – 250 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)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.0 km/L (3.0T V6)
City
11.8 km/L (520i) / 15.2 km/L (520d) / 11.0 km/L (530i) / 12.5 km/L (530d)
11.8 km/L (2.0T) / 9.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
Highway
17.5 km/L (520i) / 21.0 km/L (520d) / 16.5 km/L (530i) / 17.8 km/L (530d)
17.0 km/L (2.0T) / 14.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
Tank size
68 L
73 L
CO₂ emissions
134 g/km (520i) / 114 g/km (520d)
150 g/km
At a glance
Model
BMW 5 Series (G30 Generation)
Audi A6 (C7.5 / C8 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
4-Door Executive Saloon
4-Door Executive Saloon / Avant Wagon
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol, Clean Diesel
Petrol (TFSI MHEV), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel)
1,798 cc / 1,984 cc / 2,995 cc
Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) / xDrive AWD
FWD or Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
144 mm
140 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
- 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.
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.
- 140 mm ground clearance: Requires care over steep estate speed bumps.
- Dual MMI screens show fingerprints: Requires keeping a microfiber cloth in the cabin.