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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    Air volume, manual
    To be able to manually adjust the air volume, switch off the AUTO program first. Press the left or right side of the button: decrease or increase air volume. The selected air volume is shown ...

    Important features in the engine compartment
    1 Washer fluid reservoir 2 Vehicle identification number 3 Jump-starting, negative terminal 4 Jump-starting, positive terminal 5 Coolant reservoir 6 Oil filler neck ...

    Malfunction
    Comfort Access may not function properly if it experiences interference from external sources such as mobile phones, metal objects, overhead power lines, transmission towers, etc. In this case, ...