Is this a game changer? 2024 BMW 5 Series LWB

Most of you looking at the 530Li will be interested in the rear seat, which BMW says is the largest in its segment. This comes from a 130mm increase in wheelbase, 110mm of which has gone to the rear seat. In practice, you have an excess of leg and knee room. The headroom is good too, and the fixed panoramic sunroof doesn’t intrude all too much. This, coupled with the large windows and the same level of finish as the front makes for a rich experience.

The seats add to this sensation. You don’t have powered adjustment but the 31-degree angle makes for a comfortable seating posture. The cushioning is also just right, it's supportive where it needs to be and firm at places for good support. The neck cushions help but a neat touch is that BMW has extended the seatback right to the doors, so you don’t have to lean on plastic to catch a nap. It does mean you don’t get a split seat but the comfort it adds seems worth the trade-off. Also, as with these limos, the middle passenger isn’t too welcome. This space is best used with the large armrest folded down within which you get a wireless charger, a large storage bin and hidden cup holders.