BMW 5 Series Sells 21,952 Units Through October, No. 1 Among Premium Imported Sedans

520i leads individual model sales with 12,112 units sold
Electrified i5 sales up 91.6% year over year

BMW Korea said on the 12th that the BMW 5 Series had sold 21,952 units in Korea through October this year, taking first place in cumulative sales among premium imported car series.

The BMW 5 Series continued to grow steadily, surpassing the 21,556 units sold during the same period last year. Sales were supported by a range of powertrains, including gasoline, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric options, as well as key comfort and safety features offered as standard.

BMW 5 Series. BMW Korea

The model that led sales was the 520i. From January through October this year, 12,112 units of the 520i were sold, accounting for about 56% of total 5 Series sales. It also held on to its top spot among individual premium imported car models, following the same period last year.

The 520i comes standard with a head-up display, remote engine start and ambient lighting. It is also equipped with Driving Assistant Professional, which supports Active Cruise Control, lane keeping and automatic lane change functions, and Parking Assistant Plus, which provides a 360-degree surround view. It also features amenities favored by Korean consumers, including ventilated and heated front seats and a panoramic glass roof.

The powertrain consists of a TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine delivering 190 horsepower and 31.6 kg·m of torque, paired with a 48V mild hybrid system. The starter-generator provides additional power when starting and overtaking, while reducing vibration during engine restarts.

Electrified models also posted strong sales. BMW sold a total of 11,604 electrified vehicles in Korea through October this year. Of these, 4,661 were electrified 5 Series models, including the M5, accounting for about 40%.

The all-electric i5 sedan sold 2,635 units through October this year, up 91.6% from 1,375 during the same period last year. By model, the i5 eDrive40, with a range of 453 km on a single charge, was the best seller at 1,970 units. Sales totaled 580 units for the all-wheel-drive i5 xDrive40 and 85 for the high-performance i5 M60 xDrive.

PHEV models recorded sales of 2,026 units from January through October 2026. Of these, 1,402 were the 530e, which can travel up to 70 km on electric power alone on a single charge. The M5 and M5 Touring, equipped with a high-performance M Hybrid system, sold 400 units.

Since beginning sales in Korea in 1995, the BMW 5 Series has established itself as a leading premium business sedan in the Korean market for more than 30 years. BMW Korea plans to maintain its sales competitiveness in Korea by offering a wide range of choices, from internal combustion engine vehicles to electrified models.

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