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
Visual updates for 2012 affect the 128i more than the 135i. The 128i carries
revised circular fog lamps, replacing last year's horizontal lamps. Outboard of
the fog lights, vertical slats improve ...
RDS
RDS broadcasts additional information, such as
the station name, in the FM wave band. When
playing a station with multiple frequencies, the
system automatically switches to the frequency
with ...
Drive-off assistant
The drive-off assistant enables you to drive off smoothly on uphill gradients.
It is not necessary to use the parking brake for this.
1. Hold the car in place by depressing the brake.
2.&nbs ...