The five-seat 5 Series sedan is offered with a turbocharged V-8 (550i), a 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 model.
(Skip to details on the: 5 Series Gran Turismo, ActiveHybrid 5 and M5) New for 2016 The 550i sedan gains a standard power trunk lid and Harman Kardon premium stereo. Significant Standard Features
Eight-speed automatic transmission
LED taillights and fog lights
Power moonroof
Automatic dual-zone air conditioning
Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
Navigation system with 10.2-inch screen and iDrive controller
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features
Head-up display
Heated and ventilated front seats
Blind spot warning system
Lane departure warning
Backup camera
Bang & Olufsen sound system
Rear-seat entertainment system
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 seat up to five people. What’s Special
Shift paddles now standard
Auto-leveling rear suspension
Rear- or all-wheel drive
Eight-speed automatic transmission
Unique hatchback design with two-way opening, power liftgate
40/20/40-split folding backseat
Back to top ActiveHybrid 5 The 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. 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. Gearshift paddles are now standard for 2016. What’s Special
Turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine and electric motor make 335 horsepower total
Eight-speed automatic transmission
Stop-start technology
Back to top M5 The five-seat M5 is BMW’s high-performance variant of the 5 Series sedan. It’s powered by a twin-turbo V-8 engine that makes a whopping 560 hp and 500 pounds-feet of torque in its regular form. Offered with a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, the M5 will sprint to 60 mph in the low-4-second range, according to BMW. Competitors include the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG and Audi RS7. A power trunk lid is now standard for 2016 models. What’s Special
Rear spoiler
Quad exhaust tips
M blue-painted brake calipers; carbon-ceramic brake system available
Available Competition Package increases engine output to 575 hp
Active M rear differential
Adjustable dampers with three modes
Adjustable steering effort
Launch control on models with the dual-clutch transmission
