Vehicle Overview
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.
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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
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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
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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
