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.
See also:
All around the center console
All around the center console
1 Headliner
2 Control Display
3 Ventilation
4
Hazard warning system
Central locking system
5 Glove compartment
6 Radio
CD/multimedia
7 Climate control ...
SPORT
Consistently sporty tuning of the suspension for
greater driving agility with maximum driving stabilization.
The program can be configured to individual
specifications.
The configuration is stor ...
Energy recovery
The energy of motion of the vehicle
is converted to electrical energy
while coasting. The vehicle
battery is partially charged and
fuel consumption can be lowered.
Odometer and trip odomete ...
