Tuning Fairy Visits the New BMW 5 Series, Gives It Some Subtle Yet Cool Upgrades

Their official website reveals that the offering comprises only a few components for now, though the list will eventually grow to include more. So, what's new? That would be the wheels. AC Schnitzer offers three sets, called the AC1, AC3 and AC4.

These are available in several finishes, and, depending on the selection, they measure 19, 20, or 21 inches in diameter. Adding 10 mm (0.4 in) of width to both axles are the spacers. The tuner also has wheel locking sets and bolt covers in store, and this is where the offering ends.

AC Schnitzer claims they will launch more aftermarket goodies for the new BMW 5 Series. Aerodynamic components are said to be on the list, which will likely comprise front, side, and rear add-ons, as well as a few other things. Various interior upgrades will join them, and the suspension kits will be available, too. Last but not least, they also promise power boosts for the gasoline, diesel, and electrified mills, and everything will be available from 2024.

Pricing details will be released in due course, and we will remind you that the new-gen BMW 5 Series is available in three configurations in the United States. The most affordable member of the family is the 530i, which uses a 255 hp (259 ps/190 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque 2.0L four-pot with rear-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The 0-60 mph (0-100 kph) acceleration takes 5.9 seconds, top speed is 130 mph (kph), and this model has a $57,900 MSRP.

Adding the xDrive all-wheel drive system means paying an extra $2,300, and this version is one-tenth quicker. Should you want more performance from your business sedan that comes to life in Dingolfing, Germany, and in China for the local market, then you will have to upgrade to the 540i xDrive. It comes with a 3.0L six-banger, an eight-speed gearbox, and all-wheel drive, and has 375 hp (380 ps/280 kW) and 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) of torque to play with. The 60 mph mark is hit in 4.4 seconds, and the top speed is identical to the lesser grades.

BMW's 2024 540i xDrive can be ordered from $64,900, excluding destination and dealer fees, and sitting at the top of the range are the i5 eDrive40 and i5 M60. The electric models start at $66,800 and $84,100, respectively. The lesser model has 335 hp (339 ps/250 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque to play with, and the top-of-the-line M60i enjoys 593 hp (601 ps/442 kW) and 586 lb-ft (795 Nm), taking only 3.7 seconds to sixty.