BMW 5 Series Breaks 10,000 Accumulated Sales In First Half Of 2025
Jul 07, 2025
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BMW 5 series, which has solid convenience specifications from basic models, is steadily gaining popularity this year as it provides consumers with a wealth of options with various powertrains. The 8th generation BMW 5 series, which was first released in Korea in 2023, is currently sold in a total of 10 powertrains, with the addition of the PHEV (plug-in hybrid) model, the high-performance PHEV model BMW 550e xDrive, and the four-wheel-drive pure electric model BMW i5 xDrive40 in the lineup.
BMW 5 Series with a wealth of basic options and advanced driver assistance from base models
Among the BMW 5 Series lineup, the 520i is the most sold model this year. BMW 520i sold 7,116 units in the first half of the year, and it is gaining huge popularity as it is equipped with convenience specifications and advanced functions that are highly preferred by domestic consumers. Adaptive LED headlights with upward light assistance, BMW curved displays that help drivers focus on driving, BMW head-up displays, and 19-inch wheels that make the vehicle's exterior design sportier are all applied as basic specifications.
It also has the highest level of advanced driver assistance. The BMW 520i is built-in with active cruise control with stop-and-go functionality and driving assistant professionals including lane keeping assistance, front-and-back collision and crash warning systems, etc. Parking Assistant Plus, which includes parking and reverse assistance and surround views, is also provided as a basic specification to support safe and comfortable driving.
Equipped with powertrains ranging from internal combustion engines to PHEVs to pure electricity
The BMW 5 Series lineup consists of various powertrains in accordance with BMW Group's 'Power of Choice' strategy, which provides consumers with a variety of options. It is sold in two gasoline powertrains, two diesel powertrains, three PHEVs and three electric powertrains. Among them, the BMW 530e, 530e xDrive and 550e xDrive sold a total of 1599 units in the first half of the year, while the 5 Series PHEV saw sales more than quadruple year-on-year.
The most sold PHEV model BMW 530e (including xDrive) in Korea this year was delivered to 1,512 units in the first half of the year. The BMW 530e has a combined maximum output of 299 horsepower and a combined fuel efficiency of 15.9 kilometers per liter. In addition, it can drive up to 73km (based on certification from the Ministry of Environment) on a single charge, providing eco-friendliness at the level of pure electric vehicles in everyday life.
The BMW 550e, a high-performance PHEV model, combines a BMW twin-power turbo series six-cylinder gasoline engine with a 197-horsepower BMW fifth-generation eDrive electric motor with a total maximum output of 489 horsepower and a maximum torque of 71.4kg·m, and accelerates from standstill to 100km/h in 4.3 seconds. Nevertheless, 62km (based on Ministry of Environment certification) can be driven only by electric motors on a single charge, making it a choice of customers who prefer abundant power performance.
In addition, BMW i5, a pure electric premium sedan, sold a total of 828 units in the first half of the year, the highest sales among electric vehicles in its class.
Meanwhile, the BMW 5 Series has established itself as a model representing the domestic imported car market as well as BMW with its timeless luxurious sensibility and excellent marketability. BMW 5 Series, the model first sold by BMW Korea in 1995, is solidifying its position as a best-selling model by selling nearly 300,000 units in Korea alone by June 2025. BMW Group also launched the BMW 5 series in Korea for the first time in the world, reflecting its popularity and importance in the Korean market.
Editor Song Moon-cheol mc.song@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
