BMW 5 Series: Introduction
History
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Historical overview of the BMW 5 Series
- E12 (1972-1981)
- E28 (1981-1987)
- E34 (1987-1995)
- E39 (1995-2003)
- E60/E61 (2003-2010)
- F10/F11 (2010-2016)
- G30 (SOP late 2016 as 2017 MY)
Overview of system descriptions
Many of the systems used are already known from the current BMW 7 Series G12.
The "Comparison
of G12 with G30" chapter lists the common elements and the differences. The
explanations of the
systems already familiar from the G12 are kept brief. The system descriptions
can be reviewed from
the various technical reference manual's listed below.


Drive comparison G12 with G30
Many G30 systems have already been introduced in the G12. The following table
provides an overview
of the differences and common features between the two series.

Engine designation
The engine designation is used to uniquely identify the various engines. The
following table provides
an overview of the composition of the different engine codes.


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Like in the predecessor, the G30 is offered with optional xDrive all-wheel
drive. All models receive the
8-speed Sport automatic transmission as standard.
Drive overview G30
Engine
Automatic tran
The engines of the G30 are already known from the BMW 7 Series G12. The
following table shows
the common features and differences in terms of power and torque specifications
in the various
performan
Technical data BMW 530i engine
B46B20O0 engine in the G30
Engine highlights B46B20O0
List of the most important special features:
1. Direct rail injection system with 200 bar pressure.
2. 4th gene
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Playable formats
MP3, MP4, M4A, M4B, AAC, WMA.
Apple iPod/iPhone
The music search and playback of Apple iPod/
iPhone is supported.
Audio player and storage media
with USB port
Information on all music tracks, for instance artist,
genre or track, as well as playback lists, are transmitted
into the ve
Head unit
Head unit
On the G30, the head unit can be operated by touch at the CID in addition to
operation via the
controller. In the case of optional equipment with gesture control, selected
functions can also be
operated by means of gestures.
Hi-fi amplifier with MOST bus
The following amplifie