2014 BMW 528: What's New

Vehicle Overview

The five-seat 5 Series 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 Infiniti M.

The 5 Series lineup includes the Gran Turismo, a tall hatchback built on the 7 Series sedan platform. There’s also a high-performance M5 sport sedan, which is covered separately in the Cars.com Research section.

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New for 2014
The biggest news for 2014 is the addition of an all-new diesel model to the 5 Series lineup. Offered with either rear- or all-wheel drive, the 535d is powered by a turbo-diesel 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that makes 255 horsepower and 413 pounds-feet of torque.
The 550i sedan gains a more powerful V-8 engine that’s rated at 445 hp and 480 pounds-feet of torque.

Other improvements to the entire 5 Series lineup – including the Gran Turismo models – include revised front and rear styling, standard adaptive xenon high-intensity-discharge headlamps and an iDrive navigation system with a tracing pad for direct character input. The 5 Series adopts the appearance “Lines” used elsewhere in the BMW lineup and also gains more storage room.

Newly optional features include a rear-seat entertainment system with tablet-style displays, selectable ambient lighting and adaptive LED headlights.
Exterior Highlights

• Shares platform with the bigger 7 Series sedan
• Standard adaptive xenon headlamps; full LED headlamps optional 
• LED taillights 
• Seventeen-inch alloy wheels (528i)
• Available 18- and 19-inch rims
• Standard power sunroof
• Standard heated side mirrors

Interior Highlights

• Standard iDrive navigation system with 10.2-inch screen
• 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 rear-seat entertainment system
• Available Harman Kardon surround-sound 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)
• Available all-wheel drive
• Available Adaptive Drive system includes active roll stabilization, adaptive suspension and customizable settings for the drivetrain and suspension
• Optional Active Steering varies the steering ratio to render easier turning at low speeds and stable handling at high speeds
• Optional adaptive cruise control includes full stop-and-go capabilities to manage heavy traffic

Safety Features

• Side-impact airbags for the front seats
• Side curtain airbags
• Active front head restraints
• Antilock brakes 
• Electronic stability system
• Optional blind spot monitoring system
• Optional lane departure warning
• Optional adaptive cruise control with collision warning system

5 Series Gran Turismo
BMW’s bigger hatchback version of the 5 Series sedan, dubbed the 5 Series Gran Turismo, is offered in 535i GT and 550i GT trim levels. The Gran Turismo can accommodate four or five depending on the backseat configuration.

• Slightly more cargo room for 2014
• Updated exterior design
• Shares the same engines as the 535i and 550i sedans
• Standard air suspension and auto-leveling rear suspension 
• Rear- or all-wheel drive
• Eight-speed automatic transmission
• Fuel-saving stop-start technology and BMW’s EcoPro system
• Unique hatchback design with two-way opening, power liftgate 
• Available M Sport Package and BMW apps
• 40/20/40-split folding backseat; power-reclining rear seats optional

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