Vehicle Overview

Redesigned for 2011, the sixth-generation 5 Series offers a longer wheelbase, better fuel efficiency and more conventional styling than its predecessor. Available in 528i, 535i and 550i trims, the 5 Series sports a new twin-turbo V-8 (550i) and single-turbo six-cylinder (535i), with eight-speed automatics available across the board. Competitors include the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Audi A6 and Infiniti M.

High-tech options include BMW's Adaptive Drive system, a self-parking feature and lane departure and blind spot warning systems. When it hits dealerships, the 5 Series will come as a rear-wheel-drive sedan; expect all-wheel-drive variants and eventually a high-performance M5 to follow.

For 2010, BMW introduced the 5 Series Gran Turismo hatchback.

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    Important features in the engine compartment
    Important features in the engine compartment 1 Jump-starting, negative terminal 2 Vehicle identification number 3 Washer fluid reservoir 4 Jump-starting, positive terminal 5 Engine compartment ...

    The concept
    The vehicle alarm system responds to: ▷ Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk lid. ▷ Movements in the vehicle. ▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during attempts to steal a ...

    Displays
    Program selection Pressing the button displays a list of the selectable programs. Selected program The selected program is displayed in the instrument cluster. Display on the Control D ...