Vehicle Overview
The five-seat 5 Series sedan is offered with a twin-turbo V-8 (550i), a single-turbo six-cylinder (535i), a turbo-diesel six-cylinder (535d) and a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder for the 528i. Competitors include the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Audi A6 and Lexus GS.
The 5 Series lineup also includes the Gran Turismo, a tall hatchback built on the 7 Series sedan platform. There’s also a high-performance M5 sport sedan and an ActiveHybrid 5, which are covered separately in the Cars.com Research section.
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New for 2015
A sport leather steering wheel, LED fog lights and enhanced Bluetooth with USB smartphone integration are now standard.
Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights
- Shares platform with the bigger 7 Series sedan
- Adaptive xenon high-intensity-discharge headlamps; full LED headlamps available
- LED taillights and fog lights
- 17-inch alloy wheels (528i)
- Available 18- and 19-inch rims
- Power moonroof
- Heated side mirrors
Interior Highlights
- Navigation system with 10.2-inch screen and iDrive controller
- Ten-way power front seats
- Automatic dual-zone air conditioning
- Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
- Available head-up display
- Available heated and ventilated front seats
- Available dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system
- Available Harman Kardon or Bang & Olufsen premium stereo
Under the Hood
- Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder makes 240 hp (528i)
- Turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder makes 300 hp (535i)
- Turbo-diesel 3.0-liter six-cylinder makes 255 hp (535d)
- Twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 makes 445 hp (550i)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Available all-wheel drive
- Available Adaptive Drive system includes active roll stabilization, adaptive suspension and customizable settings for the drivetrain and suspension
- Available Active Steering varies the steering ratio for easier turning at low speeds and stable handling at high speeds
- Available adaptive cruise control includes full stop-and-go capabilities to manage heavy traffic
Safety Features
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags
- Active front head restraints
- Available blind spot warning system
- Available lane departure warning
- Available backup camera
5 Series Gran Turismo
BMW’s hatchback version of the 5 Series sedan, dubbed 5 Series Gran Turismo, is offered in six-cylinder 535i GT and V-8 550i GT form. The Gran Turismo can accommodate up to five people.
What’s Special
- Uses same engines as the 535i and 550i sedans
- Auto-leveling rear suspension
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Fuel-saving stop-start technology and BMW’s Eco Pro system
- Unique hatchback design with two-way opening, power liftgate
- Available M Sport Package
- 40/20/40-split folding backseat
