Vehicle Overview
The BMW ActiveHybrid 5 can seat up to five people, has a lithium-ion battery pack for its hybrid system and can drive up to 37 mph on electric power alone. The car retains typical BMW performance; it can go from zero to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, according to the automaker. Competitors include the Infiniti Q70 Hybrid and Lexus GS 450h.
New for 2014
All 5 Series sedans get front and rear styling tweaks, and new Luxury Line and Modern Line packages join the options list. Features in the Luxury Line include 18-inch alloy wheels, leather upholstery, wood trim and LED fog lights. The Modern Line has similar content plus satin aluminum exterior trim. The standard navigation system gains an integrated touchpad on the iDrive controller that recognizes handwriting.
Exterior Highlights
- 18-inch alloy wheels with all-season run-flat tires
- Xenon high-intensity-discharge adaptive headlights
- LED accent lighting
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Heated side mirrors
- Power moonroof
Interior Highlights
- Power front seats; available heated front seats, rear seats and steering wheel
- Available ventilated front seats
- Leather upholstery
- Wood trim
- Four-zone automatic climate control
- CD stereo
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Navigation system
- Available head-up display
- Available Bang & Olufsen premium audio
- Available dual-screen rear entertainment system
- Available power rear sunshade, manual side shades
Under the Hood
- Turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder engine and electric motor make 335 horsepower total
- Lithium-ion battery pack
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Stop-start technology
- Rear-wheel drive
Safety Features
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags
- Active front head restraints
- Electronic stability system
- Four-wheel-disc antilock brakes
- Available front and rear parking sensors
- Available backup camera
- Available surround-view cameras
- Available night vision with pedestrian detection
- Available adaptive cruise control with full-stop capability
- Available blind spot warning system
- Available lane departure warning
