
The hot new 2010 5 Series offers drivers a combination of luxury, sporty feel, and family-friendly safety. The technology for this year's model is, of course, more refined and improved since last year, if that's possible. Trim levels for the new 5 Series include the 528i, turbo-charged 535i, and powerful 550i. The 550i features a 360 hp 4.8-liter, 32-valve V-8 engine coupled with rear wheel drive. The 528i and 535i come with either rear wheel drive of xDrive all-wheel-drive, which feeds power to both axles as the situation requires and automatically adapts to the terrain you are driving on. The 528i comes with a 230 horsepower 3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 6-cylinder engine, while the 535i comes with a 3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline turbocharged 6-cylinder engine with twin-turbo technology and piezo direct injection, which bumps the horsepower up to 300. Direct ignition and 6-speed manual transmission come standard on all trims.
The excellent assortment of handling and braking features add to the 5 Series' appeal. Consumer Guide says, "The 5-Series' ride and handling combination is among the world's best." Aluminum double-pivot front suspension, front and rear subframes, and 4-link integral rear suspension help to cut down on vehicle weight. The 5 Series also has front and rear anti-roll stabilizer bars, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, and dynamic stability control, which can recognize the onset of a skid and quickly stabilize the vehicle. Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, Brake Stand-by, and Dynamic Traction Control also come standard. Dynamic Traction Control increases slip at the drive wheels in order to ensure the best traction on uneven surfaces.
4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) - With Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist (Servotronic), variable-ratio power steering
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) - Including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features; with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
The brake/steering features include vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist, variable-ratio power steering and 4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control. Dynamic Brake control is a safety mechanism which improves braking effort in emergency "panic stop" situations.
The beautiful exterior of the 5 Series comes equipped with halogen free-form fog lights, power adjustable, heated, side-view mirrors, rain-sensing windshield wipers, stylish chrome line exterior trim, metallic paint, and automatic headlight control, which means that your headlights will come on automatically when it gets dark enough outside.
The audio system will have everyone moving with an anti-theft AM/FM stereo, a CD player, an auxiliary audio input, 10 speakers, Auto-Store, an FM diversity antenna system, and MP3 capabilities. The seating features for the new 5 Series include 10-way power front seats with power head restraints and a memory system for the driver's seat, side-view mirrors, and steering wheel position. A dual center console compartment with a phone handset holder also comes standard.
Of course, the new 5 Series is brimming with new convenience features that will make driver and passengers happy. You'll appreciate a climate control system with automatic air recirculation and a micro-filter ventilation system (filter is replaceable). You'll also appreciate automatic tilt-down of the passenger'side-view mirror when the vehicle is in reverse, a power tilt and telescopic steering wheel with automatic tilt-up, and three power outlets. The interior lighting features include courtesy lights with a dimming function, front map lights, and rear reading lights with separate controls. You'll also enjoy power windows with opening from remote, closing from exterior lock, and an anti-trapping feature. Other convenience features include dual front and rear cupholders, and dual front sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors.
The driver controls and displays in the 5 Series are arranged logically and intuitively with the most necessary information in the driver's line of sight. Additionally, functions such as the audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth for a cell phone can be controlled through the leather-wrapped steering wheel. The driver will also like the exterior temperature display with an alarm for freezing temperatures, vehicle and key memory, and a start/stop button. The 2010 5 Series also feature the iDrive system which allows the driver to control all kinds of different functions such as the air conditioning and navigation through just a few instruments.
Safety has always been an important aspect of BMW design and the new 5 Series is no exception. An impact sensor can protect you in the case of an accident by disconnecting the alternator from the battery, disconnecting the fuel pump and starter from battery, turning on the hazard lights, turning on the interior lights and unlocking the doors. It comes standard with driver and front passenger air bags with dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment, and a front passenger seat sensor. Front seat side-impact air bags also come standard, as does a head protection system and adaptive brake lights. An interlocking door anchoring system can also protect you and your passengers from intrusion in side impacts. Additonally, the new 5 Series features Coded Driveaway Protection which constantly changes the electronic key/ignition code to prevent the engine from starting without the right key.
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| Horsepower: | 230 - 360 | MPG City/Highway: | 15 - 18 / 22 - 28 | |
| Torque: | 200 - 360 | Seating: | 5 | |
Base Standard Equipment |
Performance & Efficiency Standard Features |
Electronically controlled engine cooling - Map cooling |
Direct ignition system with knock control |
6-speed manual transmission |
Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features |
Aluminum double-pivot-type front suspension |
Aluminum 4-link integral rear suspension |
Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars |
Aluminum front and rear subframes |
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers |
4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) - With Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) |
Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist (Servotronic), variable-ratio power steering |
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) - Including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features; with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) |
Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features |
Automatic headlight control |
Halogen free-form fog lights |
Rain-sensing windshield wipers with adjustable speed |
Power adjustable, heated, body-color side-view mirrors |
Metallic paint |
Chrome Line exterior trim |
Interior Seating & Trim Standard Features |
10-way power front seats with power head restraints |
Memory system for driver's seat, side-view mirrors, and steering wheel position |
Open storage compartments in all doors and front seatback storage |
Adjustable front center armrest |
Dual center console compartments with provision for phone handset |
Comfort and Convenience Standard Features |
Automatic climate control - With separate left/right temperature and air distribution controls, with automatic air recirculation |
Micro-filter ventilation system - With replaceable active-charcoal filters |
Automatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror - When car is shifted into reverse gear |
Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel with automatic tilt-up |
Power windows with key-off and "one touch" up and down operation - Both front and rear, anti-trapping feature, opening from remote, and closing from exterior lock |
Interior courtesy lights with automatic dimming function |
Front map lights and rear reading lights - With separate controls for the left and right |
Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors |
Dual cupholders in front and rear |
Power outlet in front passenger's footwell, back of center console, and in trunk |
Audio System Standard Features |
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo/CD audio system - With 10 speakers, Auto-Store, FM diversity antenna system, and MP3 capabilities |
Auxiliary audio input - For portable music players |
Driver Controls and Instrumentation Standard Features |
3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel - With controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone |
Electronic analog speedometer and tachometer and LCD main and trip odometers |
Check Control vehicle monitor system |
Start/Stop button |
iDrive system with on-board computer and Controller, and 6 programmable memory buttons |
Exterior temperature display with alarm for freezing temperatures |
Vehicle and Key Memory |
Tire Pressure Monitor |
Safety & Security Standard Features |
Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) - With advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment |
Front-and rear-seat Head Protection System |
Front-seat side-impact airbags |
Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners |
Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts - For installation of child-restraint seats |
Interlocking door anchoring system - To help protect against door intrusion in side impacts |
BMW's Advanced Safety System - For integrated deployment of passive and active safety features |
Impact sensor - That activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery, turns on hazard lights, interior lights and unlocks doors |
Coded Driveaway Protection - A feature that constantly changes the electronic key/ignition code; prevents the engine from starting without using the right key |
Remote keyless entry security alarm system - With selective unlocking and double-lock feature (programmed at BMW center), remote trunk opening, interior motion detector, and panic feature |
Adaptive Brake Lights |
BMW Assist with Bluetooth wireless technology - For hands-free calling (with Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone), phonebook downloading and speech recognition capabilities |
Warranty Standard Features |
BMW Ultimate Service - 4 years/50,000 miles |
New Car Limited Warranty - 4 years/50,000 miles |
Roadside Assistance - 4 years/ Unlimited miles |
Rust Perforation Limited - 12 years/Unlimited miles |
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