BMW 5 Series: Drive Variants
Like in the predecessor, the G30 is offered with optional xDrive all-wheel
drive. All models receive the
8-speed Sport automatic transmission as standard.

Drive overview G30
- Engine
- Automatic transmission
- Transfer box VTG (only for xDrive)
- Prop shaft
- Output shaft, rear
- Rear axle differential
- Front drive shaft (only for xDrive)
- Front output shaft (only for xDrive)
- Front axle differential (only for xDrive)
Models
With the exception of the 8-cylinder gasoline engine (N63TU2), which has had
an engineering
upgrade, the newly-developed modular engines are used. All engines meet the ULEV
II or SULEV
regulations for the US.
- ULEV II = Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle
- SULEV = Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle
G30 models

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The engines of the G30 are already known from the BMW 7 Series G12. The
following table shows
the common features and differences in terms of power and torque specifications
in the various
performan
Technical data BMW 530i engine
B46B20O0 engine in the G30
Engine highlights B46B20O0
List of the most important special features:
1. Direct rail injection system with 200 bar pressure.
2. 4th gene
B58B30M0 engine in the G30
Engine highlights B58B30M0
List of the most important special features:
1. Direct rail injection system with 200 bar pressure.
2. Valvetronic 4th generation.
3. Heat man
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Safety information
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
Pressing the Start/Stop button.
Releasing the parking brake.
Opening and closing the doors or windows.
Engaging
Overview
The following actuators are installed in the G30:
Two-stage driver's airbag
Two-stage front passenger airbag
Knee airbag on front left and right
Head airbag on left and right
Side airbag on front left and right
Reel pretensioner with adaptive force limiter
Safety battery terminal
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