With the continuous increase of national income, owning a car model under a luxury brand is no longer a problem, and the most fierce competition is among the three BBA. They are all German luxury brands but are incompatible with each other. They all want to be in every category. Subdivide your faction to defeat your opponents. However, if we really want to talk about the level that consumers pay attention to, they have to be mid-sized or medium-large, such as the 5 Series, E-Class and A6L. They are all models that consumers with a budget of about 500,000 will first consider. Even if they are not high-end, they have power, The configurations can also meet the demand for high-quality travel. So the question is, when you have a budget of 600,000, will you still consider their high-end versions?
Today we will talk about the top model of the imported version of BMW 5 Series , which is the 540i. The current guide price of this model is 609,900 yuan. You say it's expensive, but 600,000 yuan is not too expensive. Compared with the current mid-to-high-end models of the 530Li, it's tens of thousands more expensive, and it's affordable for consumers buying this level of models. As a higher-configuration 5 Series, the biggest highlight of this model is the application of the 3.0T inline six-cylinder engine, which can satisfy consumers with higher performance requirements without spending millions to choose the more expensive M5. I'm lucky enough to experience the real car. Let's experience the charm of 540i through words.
There are not many surprises in the design part, because the current 540i also adopts the family language after the mid-term facelift. The flat kidney grille should be a classic element of the BMW brand. The straight waterfall-style internal grille has an external expansion. visual sense, and connected to the headlight groups on both sides. The double L-shaped LED daytime running lights are sharper than the previous scoop-shaped design, and the recognition is not bad, at least better than the new E-class. In addition, you can optionally install high beams with laser lights and sources. For the lighting effect There is also a certain improvement, but I don’t know if everyone can accept the price of 12,000.
The imported version of the 5 series is obviously a standard axis, so there will not be many highlights in terms of size, and it is at a disadvantage compared to the domestic 5 series. With a length, width and height of 4976*1868*1489mm and a wheelbase of 2975mm, it seems to be the entry-level level of medium and large sedans. If you want a spacious interior, it is fine, but it depends on who you are comparing it to. If you are comparing it to the 3 Series, then It must be more spacious. If it is a 530Li, then it can only be tolerated for the import status. The design on the side of the body is also a familiar family language, with a straight waistline running through the front and rear, combined with 19-inch multi-spoke two-color wheels and red brake calipers, which still highlights the excellent performance of this version of the 540i.
The tail design is also highly consistent with the domestic 5 series. Under the latest family language application, the more three-dimensional LED taillight set has improved the recognition at night, and the lampshade is blackened, which looks sporty. good. However, the dual-exhaust layout is a bit low-key for the 540i equipped with 3.0T power. At first glance, it is no different from the 530i, but considering that the M5 is also a bilateral four-exhaust design of average caliber, the 540i cannot be too high-profile.
Sitting in the car, there are no changes to the 5 Series after the mid-term facelift. The imported version is basically the same as the domestic version. The familiar suspended central control screen is one size larger, which naturally improves the sense of technology in the car, although it is not as good as The three LCD screens of Audi A6 and are richer, but they also look much younger than the dual screens of Mercedes-Benz E-class . To be honest, as the Mercedes-Benz dual-screen interiors are moved to more entry-level models, they have lost their previous sense of class. The workmanship and materials used are also at the level expected of this class. However, the silver brushed panel on the passenger panel is not luxurious, and it improves the sense of fashion. Moreover, the 540i version does not have a black and red combination, which is sporty. The atmosphere is somewhat lacking.
I don’t know whether overseas consumers have requirements for configurations, or whether the imported version after being introduced into the country deliberately lists mainstream functions as optional content to keep the price from the domestic 5 series.For example, merging assist, lane departure warning, active braking and full-speed adaptive cruise. If you want to achieve L2 level driving assistance capabilities, you will have to spend more money, and the price is not low. If you include front seat ventilation, rear seat ventilation, etc. Seat heating, laser headlights and in-car fragrance system, etc., the landing price is definitely more than 700,000, which is enough to afford a low-end 7 series.
As for the space, the gap between the long axis and the standard axis is quite obvious, especially in the back row. You can clearly feel that the 540i has less legroom than the 530Li. As a medium and large car, it is really entry-level. Standard, at most it's a little more spacious than the 3 Series. The application including comfort configuration is also relatively average. There is no problem with the front seats, but the rear seats can only meet the comfort requirements of women and children. And the 540i version is equipped with a set of sports seats. At a glance It doesn't appear to be unique at all.
In the final power part, the 3.0T inline six-cylinder engine has good parameters, with a maximum power of 250kW and a maximum torque of 450N·m. It is matched with an 8AT gearbox. Without the application of a four-wheel drive system, the official acceleration from 0 to 100 kilometers is 5.1 seconds. The actual test results are also basic. It's about 5 seconds. However, this must take other factors into consideration, such as the number of passengers in the car, ambient weather and road quality. However, if it is slightly upgraded, there will be no problem stabilizing within 5 seconds. It is considered to be a top-notch performance among 700,000-class luxury cars. Then there is the chassis and suspension. The adjustment is obviously sporty, giving people greater driving confidence when cornering, which is far inferior to the 530Li.
Summary: The car is a good car, but it is unlikely to become a mainstream choice. Consumers who pursue imported quality will only consider the 530i, not the 540i version with a landing price that easily exceeds 700,000. Unless you want a luxurious mid-to-large sedan with outstanding performance, the prices of the Audi S6 and the Mercedes-Benz AMG E-Class are much more expensive than the 540i. After rounding off, the 540i, whose performance is not much worse, is the best choice.
