2024 BMW 5 Series vs Old BMW 5 Series - G60 vs G30 Side by Side Comparison

2024 BMW 5 Series vs Old BMW 5 Series - G60 vs G30 Side by Side Comparison.
BMW 5 Series G60 vs G30 – the new, larger sedan vs the previous generation!
This is comparison side-by-side of the new G60 BMW 5 Series and the sedan it will replace, the G30 5 Series. The seventh-generation G30 was unveiled back in a little under seven years ago in 2016, and the blue example you see here is the facelift that debut in May 2020, the G60’s immediate predecessor.

BMW 5 series G30 is perfect in balancing elegance and sportiness, and plus the superb drive.

The length of the sedan of the eighth generation (G60) is 5060 mm, width - 1900 mm height - 1515 mm. The wheelbase has been increased by 20 mm to 2995 mm.

So, the new 5 Series (G60) is 97 mm longer and 32 mm wider than the G30. The new sedan is also 36 mm taller and its 2995 mm wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which means that most of the newly-added length goes into the overhangs.

It’s not just overall height that’s up, but the front fascia is now taller. Also, the 5 new Series escapes the huge nostrils that we see on bigger models like the 7 Series and X7.

The sides of the G60 appear cleaner (flush door handles too), but without the G30’s strong crease of a tornado line and “hockey stick” (replaced by a gentle upward curve) to break up the visual mass. So the side profile look a tad tall.

At the back, the traditional BMW sedan tail lamps on the G30 has been slimmed down to almost a straight line, as previewed by the latest G70 7 Series. Also like the Seven is the badging – big 5, small variant number. Speaking of that, the big ‘5’ on the “Hoffmeister kink” is a new cue. Lastly, no visible exhaust pipes even on the ICE model.

As for the new interior, it’s a big shift from the G30’s familiar cockpit (which looks really old in comparison), but with zero surprises. The conjoined wide screen layout is as per the new 7 Series, but note that the screen and centre stack is angled towards the driver, as opposed to being flat on the limo. Also, BMW’s longstanding joystick gear lever makes way for a stubby selector.

So, what do you think of the new BMW G60 5 Series versus the G30?

[zemos]

I like more the older design which looks like a classic 5 series

[simoneamadi]

I think we all agree aesthetically, the old one looks better

[Ario]

G30 looks more like a classic 5 series ie. a business sedan, BUT this new iteration...i don’t even know what the f*ck is this, some kind of peugeot x skoda x camry symbiosis. Farewell Bmw 5, you will be missed.

[SSH]

I'm in love with my G30 2017 ❤️🫶🏻

[mike-kpyi]

The f10 in msport spec is the best looking 5 series.

[jamesm]

I'm not a fan of the new bulked up look. I'm happy with my 2022 550iX.

[Ronaldo-ge]

The old one(G30) is better than the new absolutely!!!

[mgaddi]

As a G30 owner, I don't like the G60 exterior. The sporty look is gone and has made the G60 a car more for someone in their 60's or 70's in my opinion. Now the interior on the G60 on the other hand looks much better than the G30.

[ЮристСПб-шм]

let's be honest. if you asked me where the new generation is. I would choose g30. BMW is a huge step back. In addition to the large display in the middle, I did not see anything!

[wodekgrabski]

The G30 looks beautiful. She is slim and elegant. The new model looks heavy. This is a big step back. But don't worry, there are so many brands to choose from. I'm definitely not considering the new model.

[wiqwer]

The old one looks better … more aggressive

[adamy]

Ive had 5 - five series. Im done. They lost their aesthetics and performance. Maybe an M car….

[kenny.gabriel.]

I own an M550i and was able to test drive an i5 M60 at the dealership yesterday, along with doing some side by side comparisons. Both vehicles are aesthetically pleasing--the M550i for its muscular stance and classic and thoughtful form that elevates each iteration before it and the i5 M60 for its clean and flush appearance while maintaining the essence of BMW and projecting its future aesthetic vision. I can't choose which one I like more aesthetically; however, in terms of driving, the M60 impressed me in every drive mode.

Also, 2:18 shows a beautiful profile of the M60, but the video doesn’t do the real vehicle justice and 2:26 still shows the similarities and contrast of the two, both beautiful, vehicles.

Many people are late adopters and many prefer that things don't change--but seeing the vehicle in gave me a new perepctive on BMW's logic to craft the vehicle in this way and seeing four people leave the dealership with their i5 M60 that day shows that it's liked.

[ammardhaiban]

G30 is perfect so difficult to build new one better than G30

[robertovrabie]

E 34, E 39 and F 10 are the best looking 5 series cars ever made .

[ottomanslapx]

Just grabbed a g30 today so my 12 points go to g30!

[DaPat]

Funny how China effect literally every car design. I really liked the designs back then, but guess Europe doesnt have a voice anymore when it comes to the design of a car.

[anthonyhull]

Looks nice but went to my dealer for a price and they wanted £8k down and £800 a month …. I don’t think so ! I’ll stick with my 2022 5 series which was £3k down and £489 a month .
Just can’t warrant the massive price increase .

[MartinS]

The rear of the new one is much better, it looks awesome. The interior is also perfectly designed and not comparable to the old one. The front is the only thing I’m not comfortable with.. maybe time will change this opinion

[donrondel]

I like my 2018 530e better the G60 tail lights are nice though

Also liked the price of my G30 better as well lol