BMW 545i and BMW 525i in showrooms now.

Shortly after the launch of the all-new BMW 530i and 530d in October last year, they are joined by the BMW 545i featuring a 4.4-litre V8 VALVETRONIC power unit previously only available in the BMW 745i, and by the BMW 525i with the 2.5-litre straight-six power unit we already know from its predecessor.

Consequently, it was possible to reduce fuel consumption in the composite EU cycle, which is now 10.9 (10.6) litres/100 km - 1.4 (1.7) litres less than its predecessor. The 545i fully complies with EU emission standards.

The suspension has been adapted to cope with substantially increased driving dynamics. Hence the BMW 545i is equipped with 8 J x 17 alloys and 245/45 tyres as standard (larger 18” alloys are available as an option). A generously-sized 17” high-performance braking system with aluminium floating callipers and internally-ventilated lightweight brake discs ensure superb stopping power and excellent stability coupled with supreme driving comfort.

While on the subject of dynamics, the 545i comes standard with BMW’s acclaimed Active Front Steering. Active Front Steering offers
a new level of driving comfort, motoring pleasure and safety on the road. Masterminded electronically, this sophisticated system varies the steering transmission ratio under normal driving conditions at low and medium road speeds, making the steering more direct, reducing the steering effort, and thus significantly enhancing the car’s agile performance in city traffic, when parking and in bends. At high speeds, in turn, the steering becomes more indirect and thus provides superior directional stability and a very good, docile steering re­sponse. Networked to DSC Dynamic Stability Control, Active Front Steering is able to intervene as soon as the car starts to become unstable by monitoring the yaw rate and changing the steering angle accordingly. This reduces the number of DSC interventions at the lower end of the control range and thus offers optimum control comfort for the driver and his passengers.

Moving indoors, with its leather upholstery, high-grade wood trim, all-electric comfort seat adjustment for both driver and front passenger - the driver’s seat has a memory function - the interior of the BMW 545i has plenty to offer in the luxury stakes.

The 545i standard equipment also includes  Active Steering, Comfort seats, Adaptive Lights (incl. Xenon headlights), an Extended lights package and a Hi-fi loudspeaker system. As with other models in the range, a full list of other very tempting options are on offer including such notables as Dynamic Drive* (roll stabilization) and Head-up Display.

From the outside, the BMW 545i is - setting aside the model designation - instantly recognizable by the chrome-plated slats in the BMW kidney grille and the dual exhaust tips, these being larger in radius and oval-shaped instead of round.

The BMW 525i: Highly-refined driving machine occupying a middle position in the six-cylinder line-up.

The familiar aluminium straight-six engine of the BMW 525i with Bi-VANOS and a resonance intake manifold displaces 2,494 cc, develops 141 kW and reaches maximum torque (245 Nm) at 3,500 rpm. As is the case with all other new 5 Series models, it is equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox. This model is also available with a six-speed automatic gearbox featuring Steptronic.

The BMW 525i (525i Automatic) sprints from 0-100 km/h in 7.9 (8.7) seconds, accelerating in fourth gear from 80-120 km/h in 8.4 (-) seconds. The top speed of 235(230) km/h is reached in fifth gear, the sixth gear also serving as overdrive. 

Shortly after the launch of the all-new BMW 530i and 530d in October last year, they are joined by the BMW 545i featuring a 4.4-litre V8 VALVETRONIC power unit previously only available in the BMW 745i, and by the BMW 525i with the 2.5-litre straight-six power unit we already know from its predecessor.

Consequently, it was possible to reduce fuel consumption in the composite EU cycle, which is now 10.9 (10.6) litres/100 km - 1.4 (1.7) litres less than its predecessor. The 545i fully complies with EU emission standards.

The suspension has been adapted to cope with substantially increased driving dynamics. Hence the BMW 545i is equipped with 8 J x 17 alloys and 245/45 tyres as standard (larger 18” alloys are available as an option). A generously-sized 17” high-performance braking system with aluminium floating callipers and internally-ventilated lightweight brake discs ensure superb stopping power and excellent stability coupled with supreme driving comfort.

While on the subject of dynamics, the 545i comes standard with BMW’s acclaimed Active Front Steering. Active Front Steering offers
a new level of driving comfort, motoring pleasure and safety on the road. Masterminded electronically, this sophisticated system varies the steering transmission ratio under normal driving conditions at low and medium road speeds, making the steering more direct, reducing the steering effort, and thus significantly enhancing the car’s agile performance in city traffic, when parking and in bends. At high speeds, in turn, the steering becomes more indirect and thus provides superior directional stability and a very good, docile steering re­sponse. Networked to DSC Dynamic Stability Control, Active Front Steering is able to intervene as soon as the car starts to become unstable by monitoring the yaw rate and changing the steering angle accordingly. This reduces the number of DSC interventions at the lower end of the control range and thus offers optimum control comfort for the driver and his passengers.

Moving indoors, with its leather upholstery, high-grade wood trim, all-electric comfort seat adjustment for both driver and front passenger - the driver’s seat has a memory function - the interior of the BMW 545i has plenty to offer in the luxury stakes.

The 545i standard equipment also includes  Active Steering, Comfort seats, Adaptive Lights (incl. Xenon headlights) , an Extended lights package and a Hi-fi loudspeaker system. As with other models in the range, a full list of other very tempting options are on offer including such notables as Dynamic Drive* (roll stabilization) and Head-up Display .

From the outside, the BMW 545i is - setting aside the model designation - instantly recognizable by the chrome-plated slats in the BMW kidney grille and the dual exhaust tips, these being larger in radius and oval-shaped instead of round.

The BMW 525i: Highly-refined driving machine occupying a middle position in the six-cylinder line-up.

The familiar aluminium straight-six engine of the BMW 525i with Bi-VANOS and a resonance intake manifold displaces 2,494 cc, develops 141 kW and reaches maximum torque (245 Nm) at 3,500 rpm. As is the case with all other new 5 Series models, it is equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox. This model is also available with a six-speed automatic gearbox featuring Steptronic.

The BMW 525i (525i Automatic) sprints from 0-100 km/h in 7.9 (8.7) seconds, accelerating in fourth gear from 80-120 km/h in 8.4 (-) seconds. The top speed of 235(230) km/h is reached in fifth gear, the sixth gear also serving as overdrive.