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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Exterior
The new 6 Series measures some 3 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider than its
predecessor; it's a few tenths of an inch shorter at the roof level. As before,
the car maintains a short front overhan ...
Hazard warning flashers
Hazard warning flashers
The button for the hazard warning system is located
on the center console. ...
Assistance functions
Functional requirement
The backup camera is switched on.
The trunk lid is fully closed.
Pathway lines
Can be shown in the backup camera image
when in transmission position R.
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