BMW launches the 5 Series in India at Rs 49.9 lakh

MUMBAI: German luxury car maker BMW today launched the all-new version of its best-selling model 5 Series in India priced between Rs 49.9 lakh and Rs 61.3 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai).

The new model is available in both diesel and petrol engine options.

The diesel engine option comes in three variants priced between Rs 49.9 lakh and Rs 61.3 lakh while the petrol one is available in only one trim tagged at Rs 49.9 lakh (all prices ex-showroom Mumbai).

"The all-new 5 series starts the product offensive by BMW in India for this year. The 5 series has been the best selling model for the company in India," BMW India Group President Vikram Pawah told reporters here.



The deliveries of the new model will start after GST implementation in July, he said, adding that it will be assembled at the company's Chennai plant.

In the last 10 years of its operations in India, BMW has sold over 66,000 units, out of which over 19,000 were 5 series, he said.

The all-new version is lighter by 70 kg from the previous generation.