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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Selecting the destination
1. "Navigation"
2. "Map"
The current position of the vehicle is displayed
on the map.
3. "Interactive
map"
Interactive map
4. Select the destination with cros ...
The concept
The iDrive combines the functions of a multitude
of switches. Thus, these functions can be operated
from a central location.
Using the iDrive during a trip
To avoid becoming distracted and posi ...
Automatic climate control with enhanced features
1 Vent settings
2 Temperature, left
3 Maximum cooling
4 AUTO program
5 Air volume, AUTO intensity
6 Interior temperature sensor — always keep
clear
7 Display
8 Automatic recirculated-air con ...