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BMW will launch M Sport versions of the new 5-Series saloon and estate in the UK in September. The 5-Series M Sport gets M Sports suspension, an M aerodynamics package and 18-inch M lightweight double-spoke alloy wheels.

On the inside it's fitted with specially developed sports seats, an M leather-clad steering wheel, an M gear lever knob, anthracite black roof lining and M aluminium hexagon interior trim strips. Optional extras include 19-inch M light alloys as well as an M rear spoiler for the saloon.

BMW is also introducing a new ultra-powerful 3-litre straight-six all-aluminium diesel engine to the saloon range. The 535d produces 295bhp, 442lb/ft of torque, is capable of sprinting from 0-62mph in 5.7 seconds and returning an impressive 46.3mpg. It is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The 5-series Touring estate will also add one petrol and two new diesel engines to the line-up from September. As with the saloon, the estate gets the new 295bhp 3-litre engine which can hit 62mph in 5.7 seconds while averaging a combined fuel consumption of 44.8mpg and 165g/km of CO2.

Completing the estate's diesel line-up is the 525d, which is powered by a 202bhp 3-litre straight six-cylinder engine and can accelerate from 0-62mph in 7.3 seconds and has an average fuel consumption of 44.8mpg and 164g/km of CO2.

The new petrol option - badged 528i - is a 255bhp 3-litre straight six-cylinder engine, which is capable of going from zero to 62mph in 6.9 seconds, while returning an average 35.3mpg and 188g/km of CO2.

Prices range from £31,270 for the 520d M Sport Saloon to £53,615 for the 550i M Sport Saloon.

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