Kerb weights for the preliminary 5 Sequence line-up vary from 1680kg for the combustion-engined 520i to 2305kg for the i5 M60 xDrive. The idea for the brand new 5 Sequence is BMW’s Cluster Structure (CLAR) platform. It’s the similar construction that underpins all BMW fashions that includes both a longitudinally mounted combustion engine or electrical drivetrain.

Stylistically, the brand new mannequin adopts the change in design path at BMW first seen on the iX, with a way more trendy look than the mannequin it replaces. The entrance remains to be dominated by BMW’s traditional kidney grille, which on the pure-electric i5 sports activities a blanked-off design in high-gloss black plastic.

As on all latest BMW fashions, conventional door handles have made approach for flush-fitting models. They mix with different wind-cheating components, together with a flat underbody, to permit the i5 eDrive40 to attain a drag co-efficient of 0.23.

Mirroring the newest 7 Sequence, with which it shares many vital parts, the 5 Sequence has grown in dimension.

Its size has elevated by 97mm to 5060mm, width has risen by 32mm to 1900mm and peak is up by 36mm to 1515mm. The wheelbase has additionally gained 20mm, at 2995mm.

Inside, the brand new 5 Sequence and i5 comply with the lead of the bigger 7 Sequence and i7 with a brand new triple-layer dashboard supporting a single curved show panel.