Exterior

Sharing its platform with the recently redesigned 7 Series, the 5 Series' wheelbase has been extended about 3 inches. It now leads its class, BMW says. Up front, the car's signature kidney grilles sit lower and lean more forward. The outgoing 5 Series' eyebrow-laced headlights have been toned down; the eyebrows are still there, but they don't extend as far back toward the front wheels. Adaptive xenon headlights are optional on the 528i and standard elsewhere. The taillights employ three rows of LED lights, and BMW's Adaptive Brake Lights illuminate a larger section under hard braking.

Seventeen-inch alloy wheels go on the 528i; the 535i and 550i get 18s. A Sport Package adds larger wheels and summer performance tires.

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    Activating assistance functions
    Several assistance functions can be active at the same time. Showing the parking aid lines "Parking aid lines" Pathway and turning lines are displayed. Showing the obstacle marking ...

    Ride & Handling
    Both our test cars had the Sport Package, which includes several features that affect ride and handling, so bear in mind that the base suspension will perform differently. The package adds an adap ...

    Rear seat heating
    Switching on Press the button once for each temperature level. The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit. Switching off Press the button longer. The LEDs go out. Temper ...