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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BMW Maintenance System
The maintenance system directs you to required
maintenance measures and thereby supports
you in maintaining road safety and the operational
reliability of the vehicle. ...
Display
The driving distance or the time
to the next service is displayed
briefly after the ignition is
switched on.
The current service requirements
can be read out from the remote control
by the ...
The Inside
The X3's redesigned interior continues the sparse, minimalistic design
approach that BMW favors, but it does a better job of integrating the center
screen, which serves as the display for the stan ...