The eighth-generation (G60) BMW 5 Series gains a new petrol-powered variant in Malaysia in the form of the 530i M Sport, which joins the existing 520i and 520i M Sport launched last year – the 5 Series range is locally assembled (CKD) in Kulim, Kedah. With an estimated price of RM400,000, the 530i M Sport costs more than the 520i M Sport that is currently listed at RM357,800 OTR without insurance and BSI, or RM388,100 with BSI included.
With the 530i M Sport, you’re getting a B48 2.0 litre turbocharged inline-four engine with a 48V mild hybrid system. This is similar to what’s in the 520i models, although the 530i has higher outputs of 258 PS (255 hp or 190 kW) and 400 Nm of torque.
As a result, the 530i accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds (520i needs 7.5 seconds) and the top speed is 250 km/h (520i tops out at 230 km/h). The transmission is an eight-speed Steptronic Sport automatic that sends drive to the rear wheels.
Powertrain improvements over the 520i models include the fitment of Adaptive Suspension Professional with Integral Active Steering, the latter being a rear-wheel steering system (up to 2.5 degrees) for increased manoeuvrability (turning circle as little as 11.7 metres) and agility.
In terms of equipment, the 530i matches the 520i by having the M Sport styling package as standard for a sportier appearance. The Iconic Glow package for the large kidney grille is also part of the kit list, as are adaptive LED headlamps and LED taillights. The 20-inch star-spoke style 938M light alloy wheels is an upgrade as they are an inch larger than the 520i M Sport’s double-spoke style 935 M bicolour units. Satin aluminium line exterior trim is also in place of the 520i M Sport’s M high-gloss Shadowline.
Inside, the 530i M Sport gets powered front sports seats with memory function, four-zone climate control and the BMW Curved Display, which integrates a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch central touchscreen.
Infotainment is powered by BMW Operating System 8.5 with QuickSelect, the Intelliigence Personal Assistant, BMW ID, navigation via BMW Maps, an interior camera, connectivity drive services, telematics and Digital Key Plus support. Meanwhile, the sound system is upgraded to an 18-speaker Bowers and Wilkins setup with 655W of amplification – the 520i models come with a 12-speaker Harman Kardon system.
Taking a page out of the all-electric i5, the 530i M Sport also comes with the eye-catching BMW Interaction Bar. Aesthetic touches include an anthracite headliner, aluminium rhombicle trim paired with dark silver M accents, along with a choice of Merino leather in Black/Atlas Grey or Copper Brown/Atlas Grey. On the mention of colours, exterior finishes available for the 530i M Sport include Black Sapphire Metallic, Mineral White Metallic, Cape York Green Metallic, Brooklyn Grey Metallic, and Phytonic Blue Metallic.
In terms of driving assistance systems, you get the Driving Assistant Plus package which includes Active Cruise Control with stop and go, Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Lane Departure and Lane Change Warning, Collision Warning and Pedestrian Warning as well as Speed Limit Info. Parking Assistant Plus is also bundled in and is comprised of Active Park Distance Control, Reversing Assistant, Lateral Parking Aid, Surround View System, Remote 3D View and BMW Drive Recorder.
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Darn.. no end in rising of car prices.
No M sport brake? And crystal gadget console? What a joke at 400k. The 520i is already slow sale man.
Slow because this model is ugly and roo bulky compared to G30. No amount of kits can save it.
Slow because unaffordable. I saw a g60 530i full body kits yesterday in white. In real life thru eye, Damn damm macho, sporty, and handsome. G30 cant come close to its presence. Never thought picture and real life so much different. I love it already! My lady keeps pressing me to get one next time.
Is there an option for the black window liner like the 520?
This should have been the base engine but i bet the bmw worshippers are lusting over anything bmw produce
Oh. The car is ugly it makes children cry
May I knw according to ur expertise and classy high end eye balls, what sedan is consider nice design and make children smile? Benz? Proton? MYVI? Camry? Chinese junk toy electric car? Audi? Pls pls enlight me with your unchallenge god wisdom. We the ordinary human think if this car is ugly and make child cry, then our road is full of sin design car that make people suicide. Pls save us by telling us your god standard design. Peppa phrophet.
G30 was beautiful especially the LCI
Ur children cry everyday looking at u?
Thats hilarious! Apart from the children crying, I have to quietly agree to the “not-so-pleasing” overall design. But having said that, the ride comfort wasn’t that bad. for 300k, they should have made it better than ordinary. I hope the facelift will bring some changes.
The interior is also terrible at any trims. Look at the old 5er interior compared to this or the fully loaded one. Tell me how this new 5series is an improvement
It’s a huge downgrade. BMW has lost the plot design wise. I was a big fan before.
CKD Malaysia made no sunroof only all black interior like Perodua&proton production,ugly new rear design and of course expensive+no resale value
All black? U read the article? Black grey combi and copper brown grey grey interior. U blind? Sunroof? Who care bout sunroof in Msia? Resale value? U sure u talking bout this? Who buy a 400k plus BMW or Porsche and think of this? Omg u thought u r bright but nope u r not.