BMW India has refreshed the 5 Series Long Wheelbase (LWB) with premium feature additions, while keeping the ex-showroom price unchanged at ₹73.35 lakh. With rivals like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Audi A6, and Lexus ES in its crosshairs, BMW’s latest update boosts value without increasing cost — a strategic move in the competitive luxury sedan market.
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Panorama Glassroof Sky Lounge: A Major Cabin Upgrade
The standout feature of the 2025 update is the introduction of the Panorama Glassroof Sky Lounge, a luxury addition aimed at enhancing cabin ambience.
Key highlights:
- Unique printed pattern integrated into the glass
- Embedded LED lighting that syncs with ambient lighting
- Dynamic color transitions based on driving modes
- Significantly brighter and more spacious visual experience, especially for rear passengers
With the LWB variant already known for superior rear-seat comfort, the Sky Lounge elevates the experience further, giving the cabin a lounge-like, premium feel.
Enhanced Safety with Driving Assistant Plus
BMW has also upgraded the sedan with Driving Assistant Plus, the brand’s advanced active safety package.
New safety features include:
- Lane-Change Warning
- Front Collision Warning
- Rear Collision Warning
- Cross-Traffic Warning
A major addition is Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, which:
- Maintains safe distance automatically
- Can bring the car to a complete stop
- Resumes driving without driver input
All functionalities are controlled via dedicated steering-mounted switchgear, improving ease of use during everyday commutes.
No Mechanical Changes: Same Strong Turbo-Petrol Setup
BMW has retained the reliable and refined 530Li M Sport LWB powertrain.
Engine & Performance:
- 2.0-litre turbo-petrol with 48V mild-hybrid support
- 258 hp + 11 hp electric boost
- 400 Nm + 25 Nm electric torque boost
- 0–100 km/h in 6.5 seconds
- Top speed of 250 km/h
Paired with an 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, the powertrain continues to deliver a smooth, responsive, and luxurious driving experience.
Premium Cabin Features Continue
The update does not alter the core luxury cabin package — and that’s a good thing, considering the 5 Series LWB already offers one of the most premium interiors in its segment.
Key existing features that remain:
- Dual-tone vegan leather upholstery
- Ventilated, electrically adjustable front seats
- Four-zone climate control
- BMW Live Cockpit Plus (dual-screen layout)
- 18-speaker, 655-watt Bowers & Wilkins audio system
- BMW Digital Key Plus
- ConnectedDrive suite with remote functions
The combination of these features, along with the new Sky Lounge and Driving Assistant Plus, significantly boosts the car’s value proposition.
Final Thoughts
By adding two major luxury and safety upgrades without increasing the price, BMW has strengthened the 5 Series LWB’s position as one of the most compelling chauffeur-driven sedans in India.
So, what do you think — does the updated 5 Series LWB now outshine the new-gen Mercedes E-Class? Tell us in the comments below!
