BMW 5 Series: Introduction
	
						
			History
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Historical overview of the BMW 5 Series
	- E12 (1972-1981)
- E28 (1981-1987)
- E34 (1987-1995)
- E39 (1995-2003)
- E60/E61 (2003-2010)
- F10/F11 (2010-2016)
- G30 (SOP late 2016 as 2017 MY)
Overview of system descriptions
Many of the systems used are already known from the current BMW 7 Series G12. 
The "Comparison
of G12 with G30" chapter lists the common elements and the differences. The 
explanations of the
systems already familiar from the G12 are kept brief. The system descriptions 
can be reviewed from
the various technical reference manual's listed below.


Drive comparison G12 with G30
Many G30 systems have already been introduced in the G12. The following table 
provides an overview
of the differences and common features between the two series.

Engine designation
The engine designation is used to uniquely identify the various engines. The 
following table provides
an overview of the composition of the different engine codes.


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   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 tran
   
   
 
	
   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
   
   
 
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   VANOS
	VANOS B58 engine
	VANOS B58TU engine
Following the changeover from a two-part chain drive to a single-part chain 
drive, the camshaft
sprockets on the VANOS now need 46 teeth instead of the previous 36 teeth. To 
compensate for the
additional weight of the larger camshaft sprockets, the ad
   
   
 
	
   General information
Up to 8 devices can be connected with the hotspot
of the vehicle at the same time.
Functional requirements
	Compatible device with
	WiFi interface.
	WiFi activated on the device.
	Registration and data contract with a service
	provider where required.
	Internet use is activated