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 (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. There’s also a high-performance M5 sport sedan and an ActiveHybrid 5, which are covered separately in the Cars.com Research section.
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
Seventeen-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
10-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
