5 Series (G60) [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. View attachment 886969

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.
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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]

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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.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

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.

Agreed. I don't think any of us can argue the 5 has been a resounding market susccess. Our reservations regarding styling and interior materials haven't impacted this.

The Neu Klass front end will be a big improvement IMO.

 

[klier]

The Neu Klass front end will be a big improvement IMO.

Literally every render I've seen is better than the actual current car LOL

Agreed. I don't think any of us can argue the 5 has been a resounding market susccess. Our reservations regarding styling and interior materials haven't impacted this.

Which on the one hand is a shame because it means they're less likely to up the game in terms of quality and little QOL improvements.
Then again, I read they taking the complaints regarding the current X3 pretty serious.

 

[klier]

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

This very likely won't be the last facelift. There's no way the facelift 5er will stay unchanged for another 5 years. It'll likely be something like what Mercedes is doing with the GLE and GLS; these are on their Nth facelift with another one coming up..

 

[McLaren64TR]

This very likely won't be the last facelift. There's no way the facelift 5er will stay unchanged for another 5 years. It'll likely be something like what Mercedes is doing with the GLE and GLS; these are on their Nth facelift with another one coming up..

LCI will be introduced in 2027. Therefore, it will have a fresh look for 4 years until 2031. I don't think a second facelift will be necessary.

 

[Uygar]

I wonder how the LCI will turn out. We might end up buying it if it’s gonna be this different.
Though I think there will be something much different than the renders suggest, especially at the front.
If I remember correctly, @bmwblog commented something similar as well.

 

[klier]

LCI will be introduced in 2027. Therefore, it will have a fresh look for 4 years until 2031. I don't think a second facelift will be necessary.

Right, I had the upcoming year in mind. 4 years sounds like it'll be the only one indeed.

 

[Swissbob]

I guess the LCI will be fine, but please bin the battery on the M5, it’s way too heavy.

Or bringt back the M550, a V8 without Hybrid.

 

[klier]

Or bringt back the M550, a V8 without Hybrid.

That would be like twice the price of an M5. It's simply not going to happen here in the EU at least. In The Netherlands the M5 is cheaper than an M3 because it's a hybrid. Makes no f#cking sense but it is what it is.

The only reason we even have an M5 is because it's a hybrid. Mercedes chose not to do a hybrid and skip the whole thing.

 

[Swissbob]

In the USA it would sell like hotcakes.

The CO2 taxes in the EU are pure BS. I really hate them.