<p>The 5 Series is not really a performance sedan and is more of a luxury commuter. But given this segment, car makers do not really compromise on the performance aspect as well when catering to elite buyers. For the 5 Series however, BMW only offers diesel hearts under the hood which is sort of a let down for petrol heads looking to get the best performance out of a mid sized luxury saloon. But the story doesn’t end here as the two diesel engines appointed are not your regular run of the mill units. First on offer is the ever popular 2.0 litre diesel engine that is tuned to churn out two power outputs i.e. 184 hp (520d) and a more powerful 218 hp (525d) at 4000 and 4400 rpm respectively. The torque delivery for both the variants ranges from 380 Nm - 450 Nm starting from 1750 and 1500 rpm respectively. Power delivery on these engines is quite adequate but you do feel that lack of bite when taking this sedan for a sprint. The real champion on the other hand is its powerful 3.0 diesel engine offered on the 530d M Sport variant which is in a league of its own. Packed with an impressive 258 horses under its hood available to set free at 4000 rpm, the real deal of this drive remains its mammoth 540 Nm of peak torque which comes into play as soon as 1500 rpm. Mated to an 8 speed automatic transmission, the gearbox perfectly compliments its linear power delivery which can be seen once you put your foot onto the accelerator pedal. Now, the performance of your 5 Series can be customized as well with the drive mode selector knob mounted at the central tunnel that lets you choose between Eco Pro, Comfort as well as Sport mode. Depending on the driving mode selected, the car automatically adjusts the suspension setup as well as the power delivery giving out best of efficiency (Eco mode) or the best of performance (Sport) whichever is the need of the hour. If you like more of mechanical input, one can let go off the joystick gear lever at the centre and take control of the gears through the paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel. With the additional drive assist features such as coasting function, cruise control and a proactive driving assistant as well one can customize the way you want the car to behave and reach your destination as per your needs.

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