Inovev forecasts 250,000 units per year of the new thermal BMW 5 Series
- BMW currently produces two models in the E-segment, both thermal and PHEV: the 5 Series sedan and the X5/X6 SUV. A third model will complete this segment, the i5 electric vehicle, based on the 5 Series, scheduled for fall 2023. This analysis concerns the new thermal 5 Series sedan.
- The eighth generation of the 5 Series, eternal competitor of the Audi A6 and Mercedes E-Class, has just been unveiled. This new 5 Series (code G60), 5.06 m long (+10 cm compared to the previous model) will still be produced in Germany (Dingolfing) and China (Shenyang). Interestingly, since 2019, the 5 Series has been produced more in China (but not imported to Europe) than in Germany. The new model will be available in a thermal version and in a battery electric version named i5. This i5 will complete the Bavarian brand's range of BEVs made up of the i4, i7, iX, iX1 and iX3, the i3 model having been discontinued at the beginning of this year.
- The thermal engines of the 5 Series are 2-liter petrol and diesel, like its competitor the Mercedes E-Class, and as for the E-Class, they will be available in mild-hybrid (MHEV) or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions. The carmaker claims CO2 emissions of between 130 g/km and 144 g/km, down from the previous model. A Touring station wagon is scheduled for 2024, replacing the old Touring versions. Mercedes also offers a station wagon on its E-Class range.
- In terms of production volume, the 5 Series reached a pic in the 2012-2015 years with a volume of 350,000 units per year, then the model experienced a slow but steady decline until 2022 when the model did not exceeded 250,000 units produced. Inovev is forecasting 250,000 new BMW 5 Series produced worldwide per year, not marking any progress compared to the previous generation because the years 2023-2030 will not be good years for thermal engine sedans. The BMW i5 on its side should gradually reach 45,000 units per year in Europe by 2030.