5 Series (G60/G61/G68) [Spy Shots] BMW G60 5 Series LCI

[Design FIRST]

Not the best quality but gives you an idea. Either way it looks much better than the first prototypes.

Glossy black rocker skirts deleted

 

[Titot]

Somehow, I think the re-profiled G60/G90 facelift is starting to look even more cooperate and in line with the brand new G50/G84 facially than the previous G60/G90 test vehicle.

 

[Design FIRST]

Somehow, I think the re-profiled G60/G90 facelift is starting to look even more cooperate and in line with the brand new G50/G84 facially than the previous G60/G90 test vehicle.

Many folks dismiss homogeneity as "cookie cutter design", but I actually like it. Especially when the shared fundamentals are well executed.

 

[Titot]

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[Titot]

Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DS1cpea...a&ig_mid=79161CE0-234E-4EA2-A824-DA31F7B36BD0

 

[klier]

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Uhg. This f#cker even is a left wing radical.

All around horrible.

 

[Design FIRST]

These particular rims really sweeten the G60/61 up. They look great on this car:

My suggestion: Also offer a body-colored rocker skirt option. It could be visually "trimmed" by way of slender matte silver, glossy black or carbon fiber inlays.

 

[Esp5]

I believe that the outline of the new grille will not rise above the hood as in these new representations (that's "old", like the current 3, 5 series etc.), but rather the line of the hood will determine the outline of the upper part of the grille (more in line with the shape of the NK grilles).

 

[SKY]

Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DS1cpea...a&ig_mid=79161CE0-234E-4EA2-A824-DA31F7B36BD0

Come on, the M5 spy pics show the front lights entirely! These renders should be way more accurate.

Having said this, I am afraid the front will be too good for the rest of the body. It will be like the W212 E-Class FL. The front looked nice, the rest of the car was so wrong to begin with that it was beyond salvation.

This car will be with us until 2031 I believe, BMW better get this FL right.

 

[Esp5]

I don't understand the desperation; the car is perfectly fine as it is. A few people here are expressing their respectable dissatisfaction with the design, opinions that have nothing to do with reality.

Source ?

Here is some information available to "the common person" on the Internet:

"In 2025, the BMW 5 Series (G60) reclaimed the title of the world’s best-selling executive car, overtaking the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W214). While both models launched around the same time, BMW’s flexible powertrain strategy (offering ICE, PHEV, and the electric i5 on one platform) gave it a significant volume advantage, particularly in Europe and the US.
2025 Global Sales Performance
As of the end of Q3 2025, the BMW 5 Series leads the segment with a global market share of approximately 5.7%, while the Mercedes-Benz E-Class follows in third place (behind the Audi A6) with a 5.1% share.

Metric (YTD 2025)	BMW 5 Series (G60/G61)	Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W214)
Global Growth	+32.6% YoY	-0.3% YoY
Segment Rank	#1 (Executive Cars)	#3 (Executive Cars)
Key Strength	Strong i5 (EV) adoption	High PHEV (Hybrid) mix
Regional Performance	Leader in Europe & USA	Competitive in China (LWB)

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Key Drivers of the Gap

• The "i5" Factor: BMW’s electric variant, the i5, has been a massive success, frequently outselling the Mercedes EQE. By integrating the electric model into the 5 Series lineup rather than a separate brand, BMW consolidated its sales figures more effectively.
• Regional Shifts: * Europe: The 5 Series saw a dramatic 56% surgein demand in early 2025, while the E-Class grew by a more modest 19%.
  • China: Mercedes-Benz has historically dominated China, but increased competition from domestic luxury EVs and a general 27% decline in Mercedes' Chinese sales in Q3 2025 allowed BMW to close the gap.
  • USA: BMW passenger car sales grew nearly 10% in 2025, whereas Mercedes faced a 6% decline in the U.S. market.
• Production & Availability: Mercedes-Benz faced more significant supply chain headwinds and "generational shifts" in 2024/2025, which slowed the initial ramp-up of the W214 compared to the G60.

Model Philosophy Comparison
The sales data reflects a split in consumer preference for 2025:

• BMW G60: Attracted "tech-forward" buyers and those wanting a sporty driving experience, with the M5 Touring and i5 M60 acting as strong halo models.
• Mercedes W214: Remained the choice for traditional luxury and comfort, but its reliance on a high-price strategy and the "Superscreen" technology received a more polarized reception from legacy buyers."

 

[Titot]

This car will be with us until 2031 I believe, BMW better get this FL right.

End of production: October 2031 for the G60 and G90 sedans. While the G61 and G99 tourings will be finished by June 2032. Hopefully, this potential extensive facelift will be a game changer for the whole G6X and G9X families to justify their longer production cycles.