All-new 2017 BMW 5-series BMW says it's new 5-series is massively forward in all areas. It is more comfortable, more lavishly built inside and nicer to drive. Its of course a huge improvement from the previous generation 5-series. Bmw may be launching the car by June or July. It will be topped by 530d and will come as M-sport package as standard. BMW is talking a killer price between 52-65 lakhs.When it comes to driving pleasure, BMW has absolutely nailed it. It's compact and agile.The BMW has got a six cylinder diesel with 265 bhp and and 620nm of torque mated to a 8 speed automatic. 0-100 comes up in claimed 5.6 seconds. And this new motor is also more refined .Now while the 5-series is fabulous to drive, a lot of owners will occupy the back seat . But this new 5 series doesn't have the legroom of the new extended wheel base Mercedes E-class. But the seat is really comfortable and the thigh support is excellent. The back rest though a bit upright