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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The concept
The active steering actively varies the steering
angle of the front wheels in relation to the steering
wheel movements. In addition, it also varies
the steering force required for steering depen ...
Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel
consumption.
You can check
whether you are currently driving
in an efficient and environmentally-
friendly manner.
Displaying the current fuel
consumption
1. &quo ...
Engine stop
The engine is switched off automatically during
a stop under the following conditions:
Manual transmission:
► Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is
not pressed.
► The driver' ...
