BMW 5 Series

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535i Sedan

3.0 liter, 6-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology

300 horsepower

Rear-wheel drive

Interior design.

"In the interior, dynamics and elegance are represented in one flowing movement from the instrument panel to the door. This can instantly be felt. All of the high-quality control elements are ergonomically positioned for a perfect fit as soon as you take a seat."

- Adrian van Hooydonk, Head of BMW Group Design

BMW TwinPower Turbo V-8
in the BMW 550i.

With a turbocharged 8-cylinder engine and an impressively smooth 1,750 rpm, brace yourself for the incredible acceleration of BMW’s 5 Series Sedan. But what drives the power of up to 400 horses?

It is the turbochargers in the V between the cylinders. The special, compact design shortens exhaust paths to provide direct responsiveness. The 0-60 time of 5 seconds flat, is as impressive as the engine's ability to turn any touch of the accelerator into immediate acceleration at any time.

When it comes to utilizing energy efficiently, the BMW 5 Series Sedan holds the key: precision. With each combustion process, the piezo injectors pump fuel into the combustion chambers, delivering pure power to the crankshaft. It's incredible how so little fuel can manifest itself into so much power.

Now you can accelerate at any time and never have to worry about high levels of fuel consumption.

Efficient engines.

Mature but not at the end of the development cycle: the combustion engine still holds considerable potential. With every new generation of engines the BMW engineers continue to push the boundaries as far as possible to increase dynamics and efficiency.

Innovation and refinement are the ingredients of efficient engines. These include technologies with direct injection, turbochargers with variable geometry and Twin Scroll intakes and engine electronics with several processors that react to every situation within microseconds. These are the technologies that make it possible to generate more performance than ever before from smaller and lighter engines.

It's the details that count: the drive belts that last longer with less weight. A fuel-efficient engine oil that warms up quicker to reduce friction – evidence that the success of BMW EfficientDynamics can be measured.

BMW Night Vision.

More secure nighttime driving. BMW Night Vision, part of BMW ConnectedDrive, can see in the dark and warns the driver of any approaching danger that is located outside of the range of the headlights.

An infrared camera positioned behind the kidneys reveals objects up to 900 feet ahead of the vehicle. Pedestrians and cyclists are identified and highlighted on the Control Display. Three processors simultaneously calculate all movements outside of the vehicle and the course of the BMW 5 Series Sedan. Should the system detect any danger of a collision, the driver receives a warning on the Control Display or on the Head-Up Display in the form of an icon that shows the position of the person outside of the vehicle.

Active Blind Spot Detection and Lane Departure warning.

Driving with instinct: the BMW 5 Series Sedan provides discreet support and active assistance to help avoid dangerous situations. Radars and cameras monitor conditions and warn the driver of lane changes and vehicles coming too close.

At the rear of the vehicle the Active Blind Spot Detection uses radar sensors to inform the driver via a symbol on the wing mirror if there is a vehicle currently in their blind spot or if a vehicle is approaching quickly from the rear. As soon as the driver uses the indicator to change lanes, they are warned in potentially dangerous situations by a flashing LED signal and vibrations.

The camera positioned at the front of the vehicle assists the Lane Departure Warning system. When travelling above 43 mph the system monitors road markings and their position versus the car as well as the edge of the road or lane. The system is activated whenever the vehicle leaves its current lane unintentionally and alerts the driver by making the steering wheel vibrate. When the driver indicates an intention to change the lane by using the indicator, there is no warning signal.

535i Gran Turismo

3.0-liter, inline 6-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo Technology

300 horsepower

Rear-wheel drive

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BMW 650i Coupe

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4.8-liter, V-8 engine
360 horsepower
Rear-wheel drive
22 mpg hwy

The lightweight chassis, with aluminum integral rear axle and double-joint spring strut front axle, delivers excellent road holding and impressively precise handling - charateristics that are also important active safety features. The double-joint spring strut front axle also does an outstanding job of minimizing noise and body roll.

Innovations

Dynamic Stability Control

Nasty weather. Terrible road conditions. A deer crossing. When a driver loses control, there's usually more than one factor involved. Using built-in sensors to continually monitor multiple variables - such as speed, steering angle, yaw, brake pressure and traction - our Dynamic Stability Control system can detect and, more importantly, help correct the loss of wheel traction immediately. All of which helps to keep you in control, no matter what the circumstances.

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BMW X5 xDrive30i

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X5 xDrive30i

3.0-liter, inline 6-cylinder engine 260 horsepowe rxDrive, intelligent all-wheel-drive 21 mpg hwy*

X5 xDrive35d

3.0-liter, inline 6-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology 265 horsepower xDrive, intelligent all-wheel-drive 26 mpg hwy*

Comfort & Convenience

Dual-glass-panel Panoramic Moonroof features fully electric slide and lift control. Includeds trap release, comfort opening/closing function, a wind deflector to help keep the wind out and an electric sun shade to help shield cabin from excessive heat.

With the route taken care of, you can concentrate on more important things - like enjoying every twist and turn along the way. Our optional onboard navigation system, controlled via iDrive, uses GPS satellites, a digital map and, where available, Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) to guide you to your destination. Choose the fastest route, the shortest route or the one that avoids traffic. Where available, traffic information is received by a separate radio tuner and then displayed on the navigation system. You don't have to listen to a specific radio station, or even have the radio on, to receive updates every few minutes. And you can see everything clearly on the large, high-resolution screen.

It's a simple idea, really: the better your focus is on the road, the more in control you'll be of any driving situation. Our optional Head-Up Display* gives you the ability to see relevant information such as speed and navigation directions, without the need to look down and lose sight of what's ahead of you. The readout appears just beyond the windshield, in your line of vision. It is clear, easy to read, and even responds to light, adjusting its brightness for daytime, nighttime or hazy conditions, so driving is more enjoyable.

* Not available with green band windshield.

Comfort Access system offers an even greater degree of convenience: keyless access to your car. Simply carrying the remote key in a pocket allows you to unlock the doors by touching the door handle. You can also turn the engine on or off by pressing the Start/Stop button* without first inserting the remote key.
*Foot must be on brake or, with manual transmission, must also depress the clutch in order to start.

Life demands flexibility. So we've designed the X5 to be as comfortable for seven people as it is capable at hauling cargo. Not only have we added the convenience of an optional third-row seat, but we've made it versatile enough to fit your many needs. Because the second row acts as two independent seats, it's easy to get in and out, from either the right or left sides. And since the seats also fold flat, you enjoy optimal cargo capacity.

Safety & Security

These self-supporting tires with integrated reinforcements allow tires that have experienced a loss of air pressure to maintain their shape and full use. In fact, you can drive on a flat for up to 150 miles at reduced speeds, so you don't have to stop in an unsafe area to change a tire or wait for roadside assistance.*

* Cars with run-flat tires do not come equipped with a spare tire. Due to low profile tires, please note that wheels, tires and suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages.

Bumper-to-bumper collisions most often occur when the driver behind you didn't realize how hard you were braking. Our Adaptive Brake Lights help eliminate that scenario by emitting a larger, brighter light the more force you use. It allows those behind you to clearly see whether you're lightly tapping the brakes to slow down or applying full force for a sudden stop.

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So intuitive, it helps you see things you normally can't. Park Distance Control uses eight sensors - four in the front, four in the rear - to measure exactly how far you are from other vehicles and unseen objects when parking. As your bumper approaches a stationary object, the image on the iDrive screen changes and beeping becomes faster, turning into a constant tone when the distance is less than 12 inches.