2015 BMW 5 Series gains new options packages; 550i variant discontinued

Available from March production, the new Professional and Exclusive packages bundle together a host of comfort and driver assist systems to enhance the BMW 5 Series sedan, Touring and Gran Turismo models.

The packages will set customers back $900 to $3800 depending on the variant, though according to BMW they add between $5900 and $16,300 of value.

The Professional pack is available on 520i and 528i sedans and all three body styles of the 520d, emphasising active safety and connected mobility. It adds a host of features including a lane change warning system, multifunctional instrument display, driving assistant suite with forward collision and pedestrian warning systems, and the ConnectedDrive Freedom infotainment system with internet-linked applications and emergency service functions.

The Exclusive pack focuses on enhancing the luxury and refinement of the 530d Gran Turismo, 535d and ActiveHybrid 5 sedans, and all three body styles of the 535i. Package highlights include Nappa leather upholstery, soft-close door function, heated comfort seats with active headrests and electrical adjustment, lane change warning system, ConnectedDrive Freedom and the Driving assistant plus suite.

The introduction of the feature-rich packages coincides with the discontinuation of the 550i sedan for the Australian market. The 330kW/650Nm 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8-powered BMW 550i was available exclusively as a sedan, priced from $159,930 in Luxury spec and $163,930 in M Sport trim.

Professional package
BMW 520i, 520d sedan and Touring $3400
Head-up display
Comfort access system
Auto-dipping interior and door mirrors
Lane change warning system
ConnectedDrive Freedom
Driving assistant
Surround view camera system
Digital radio
Multifunctional instrument display

BMW 520d Gran Turismo $2400
Head-up display
Comfort access system
Auto-dipping interior and door mirrors
Lane change warning system
ConnectedDrive Freedom
Surround view camera system
Digital radio
Multifunctional instrument display

BMW 528i sedan $900
Lane change warning system
ConnectedDrive Freedom
Driving assistant
Multifunctional instrument display
Seat heating

Exclusive package
BMW 535i, 535d sedan and ActiveHybrid5 $3800
Automatic tailgate
BMW Individual leather instrument panel
Nappa leather upholstery
Soft-close door function
Sunblinds for rear and rear side windows
Comfort seats including active headrests and electrical adjustment
Driving assistant plus
Seat heating
Lane change warning system
ConnectedDrive Freedom

BMW 530d Gran Turismo $3800
BMW Individual leather instrument panel
Nappa leather upholstery
Soft-close door function
Comfort seats including active headrests and electrical adjustment
Driving assistant plus
Seat heating
Lane change warning system
ConnectedDrive Freedom

BMW 535i Touring $3800
BMW Individual leather instrument panel
Nappa leather upholstery
Soft-close door function
Comfort seats including active headrests and electrical adjustment
Driving assistant plus
Seat heating
Lane change warning system
ConnectedDrive Freedom

BMW 535i Gran Turismo $3800
BMW Individual leather instrument panel
Nappa leather upholstery
Soft-close door function
Comfort seats including active headrests and electrical adjustment
Driving assistant plus
Seat heating
Lane change warning system
ConnectedDrive Freedom

2015 BMW 5 Series prices (plus on-road costs):
520i Luxury sedan $80,400
520i M Sport sedan $86,800

520d Luxury sedan $82,900
520d M Sport sedan $89,300
520d Luxury Touring $91,400
520d Luxury Gran Turismo $94,400
520d M Sport Touring $97,800
520d M Sport Gran Turismo $101,300

528i Luxury sedan $97,900
528i M Sport sedan $102,600

530d Luxury Gran Turismo $109,400
530d M Sport Gran Turismo $114,900

535i Luxury sedan $116,930
535i Luxury Gran Turismo $117,940
535i M Sport sedan $121,630
535i Luxury Touring $122,930
535i M Sport Gran Turismo $123,440
535i M Sport Touring $127,630

ActiveHybrid 5 Luxury sedan $120,400
ActiveHybrid 5 M Sport sedan $126,800

535d Luxury sedan $122,400
535d M Sport sedan $127,100