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The front face is reminiscent of the new 7-Series and if you’re looking at both the cars from far, you’re likely to not find any difference. The highlights of the front are the striking LED headlamps and the large kidney grille. The side profile is pretty much simple save for the chrome trim at the bottom of the fenders. The design of the rear is straightforwardly derived from the previous generation and many styling elements are similar, though the new car does look sleeker in comparison.

To say that the cabin of the new BMW 5-Series feels modern would be an understatement. There is so much attention to detail on the inside and the top-class materials that have been used everywhere right from the dashboard to the seats to the door pads lend a high sense of richness. The design of the dashboard is driver-centric in the true BMW sense. The new steering wheel feels very upmarket and so does the redesigned instrument cluster.

Under the very long bonnet is the familiar 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder diesel engine. It unleashes 188 horses at 4000 RPM along with a torque rating of 400 Nm from 1750-2000 RPM, mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The oil-burner feels quiet and refined when you fire up the 520d. Get going and the diesel motor continues to impress with its driveability. In the city, the 5 feels very easy to drive with good low-end torque and power delivery coming up smoothly. Eco Pro mode works very well on our congested roads because power delivery feels much more controlled in this and the sedan doesn’t feel too aggressive. This mode also helps you extract better fuel efficiency.