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The 2021 5 Series Sedan receives a few updates

Sep 17, 2020

Newly updated 5 Series Sedan for 2021.

• New exterior and interior styling updates.
• New 48-volt mild hybrid system for 6-cylinder 540i and 540i xDrive.
• New more powerful 530e PHEV models with 288 hp and 310 lb.-ft. of torque.
• New Live Cockpit Professional with iDrive 7 and larger 12.3-inch control display.

Standard Equipment

• 48-volt mild hybrid system for 6-cylinder 540i and 540i xDrive.
• Android Auto compatibility has been added.
• Adaptive Full LED lights have been added.
• Automatic High beams have been added.
• SiriusXM with 360L and 1 year All Access subscription has been added.
• 8-speed Sport automatic replaces 8-speed automatic on 530e models.

Colors

• Imperial Blue Metallic has been removed.
• Mediterranean Blue Metallic has been removed.
• Almandine Brown II Metallic has been removed.
• Champagne Quartz II Metallic has been removed.
• Azurite Black II Metallic has been removed.
• Rhodonite Silver Metallic has been removed.
• Phytonic Blue Metallic has been added.
• Bernina Grey Amber Effect Metallic has been added.

Interior Trim

• Canberra Beige/Black Dakota Leather with contrast stitching has been removed.
• Black Dakota Leather with Blue stitching has been removed.
• Night Blue Dakota Leather with contrast stitching and piping has been removed.
• Black Nappa Leather with Contrast stitching has been removed.
• Full Merino Leather has been removed.
• Perforated SensaTec has been added replacing previous SensaTec.
• Fineline Cove Matte Finish wood trim has been added.
• Individual Piano Black trim has been removed.
• Individual Plum Brown wood trim has been removed.

Convenience Package

• Pricing reduced from $950 to $850 on 530i and 540i models.
• Pricing reduced from $950 to $600 on 530e models.
• Remote Engine Start added for 530i and 540i models. Standard on 530e.
• SiriusXM Satellite radio with 1 year All Access subscription removed. Now standard.

Dynamic Handling Package

• Removed for 530i and 530e models. Unchanged for 540i models.

Lighting Package

• Removed for 2021. Contents now standard.

Luxury Seating Package

• Pricing reduced from $1,600 to $1,000.
• Front messaging seats removed.

M Sport Package

• Pricing reduced from $5,000 to $3,300 on 530i models.
• Pricing reduced from $4,700 to $2,500 on 530e models.
• Pricing reduced from $3,550 to $3,300 on 540i models.
• Variable Sport Steering added for 540i models.
• SensaTec dashboard removed.
• LED Fog lights removed. Now standard.
• Option of Dynamic Damper Control removed.
• Aluminum Rhombicle Smoke Grey Highlight trim replaces Aluminum Rhombicle trim

Parking Assistance Package

• Pricing increases from $700 to $800.
• Drive Recorder added.

Luxury Package

• Removed for 2021.

Premium Package

• Pricing increases from $2,200 to $2,700 on 530i and 540i models.
• Pricing increases from $2,200 to $2,450 on 530e models.
• Remote Engine Start has been added for 530i and 540i models.
• Harman Kardon surround sound audio has been added.
• SiriusXM with 1 year All Access subscription has been removed. Now standard.

Executive Package

• Pricing has been reduced from $3,800 to $3,600.
• Remote Engine Start has been added for 530i and 540i models.
• Soft-Close Automatic doors have been removed.
• Ceramic Controls have been added.
• Harman Kardon surround sound audio has been added.
• SiriusXM with 1 year All Access subscription has been removed. Now standard.

Shadowline Package

• This package is new for 2021.
• Includes Extended Shadowline trim and Individual Shadowline headlights.

Stand-Alone Options

• Dynamic Damper Control has been removed.
• M Sport Brakes with Red Calipers have been added.
• Integral Active Steering has been removed.
• SensaTec Dashboard has been added.
• Multi-Contour seats have been removed.
• Heated Front seats have been removed.
• Front Messaging seats have been added.
• Leather Dashboard has been removed.
• Ceramic Controls have been removed.
• Harman Kardon surround sound audio has been removed.
• Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround sound audio has been removed.
• Rear seat entertainment professional has been removed.
• Night Vision with Pedestrian Protection has been removed.
• Remote Control Parking has been removed.