Pros and Cons*
Pros
The BMW 5 Series strikes the perfect balance between handling and comfort. In addition, the quality materials, generous room, efficient automatic transmission and impeccable all-wheel drive system contribute to its overall greatness.
Cons
The conservative styling of the instrument panel, seats that lack support, high price and expensive options make its less attractive.
Price
The BMW 528i starts at $54,500. The all-wheel drive 528i xDrive adds $2,400 to this total.
The BMW 535i xDrive has a MSRP of $64,900. The 550i xDrive, starts at $75,900.
The ActiveHybrid 5 version has a base price of $69,990.
Fuel Economy
The rear-wheel drive 528i consumes 8.5 L/100 km city and 5.7 L/100 km highway. All-wheel drive adds approximately 0.5 L/100 km to these numbers.
The 6-cylinder 535i xDrive consumes an estimated 9.8 L/100 km city and 6.5 L/100 km highway.
Estimated fuel economy for the V8 engine is between 12.7 L/100 km and 13.2 L/100 km city and 7.9 L/100 km and 8.3 L/100 km highway.
Exterior Styling
The BMW 5 Series is a classic, stylish sedan that can't hide its sporty intentions. The understated, fluid design will surely stand the test of time.
Drivetrain
BMW offers a selection of three engines. The first, available in the 528i and 528i xDrive, is a 2.0 litre turbocharged 4-cylinder that develops 241 hp and 258 lb-ft torque.
The 535i xDrive is powered by a 300 hp inline turbocharged 6-cylinder engine that produces 300 lb-ft torque.
A hybrid option, which is offered in tandem with this same 6-cylinder engine, uses a 55 hp electric motor to bring the total output to 355 hp which is delivered to the rear wheels.
A twin-turbo 4.4 litre V8can be found under the hood of the 550i. It produces 400 hp and 450 lb-ft torque. The entire selection of engines is matched to an 8-speed automatic transmission with manual mode
Cargo Capacity
The trunk can hold up to 520 litres of cargo.
Safety
The 5 Series protects its occupants with a number of active and passive safety features in addition to its six airbags.
Comparable Models
Acura RLX, Audi A6, Cadillac XTS, Infiniti M, Jaguar XF, Lexus GS, Lincoln MKS, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Volvo S80
*References
Brière Francis, L’annuel de l’automobile 2013, Montréal Transcontinental, 2012, p.130
Lachapelle Marc, Le guide de l’auto 2013, Montréal, Les éditions de l’Homme, 2012, p.166
Descarries Éric, L’auto 2013, Montréal, Les éditions La Presse, 2012, p.144
www.bmw.ca
Pros
The BMW 5 Series strikes the perfect balance between handling and comfort. In addition, the quality materials, generous room, efficient automatic transmission and impeccable all-wheel drive system contribute to its overall greatness.
Cons
The conservative styling of the instrument panel, seats that lack support, high price and expensive options make its less attractive.
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Price
The BMW 528i starts at $54,500. The all-wheel drive 528i xDrive adds $2,400 to this total.
The BMW 535i xDrive has a MSRP of $64,900. The 550i xDrive, starts at $75,900.
The ActiveHybrid 5 version has a base price of $69,990.
Fuel Economy
The rear-wheel drive 528i consumes 8.5 L/100 km city and 5.7 L/100 km highway. All-wheel drive adds approximately 0.5 L/100 km to these numbers.
The 6-cylinder 535i xDrive consumes an estimated 9.8 L/100 km city and 6.5 L/100 km highway.
Estimated fuel economy for the V8 engine is between 12.7 L/100 km and 13.2 L/100 km city and 7.9 L/100 km and 8.3 L/100 km highway.
Exterior Styling
The BMW 5 Series is a classic, stylish sedan that can't hide its sporty intentions. The understated, fluid design will surely stand the test of time.
Drivetrain
BMW offers a selection of three engines. The first, available in the 528i and 528i xDrive, is a 2.0 litre turbocharged 4-cylinder that develops 241 hp and 258 lb-ft torque.
The 535i xDrive is powered by a 300 hp inline turbocharged 6-cylinder engine that produces 300 lb-ft torque.
A hybrid option, which is offered in tandem with this same 6-cylinder engine, uses a 55 hp electric motor to bring the total output to 355 hp which is delivered to the rear wheels.
A twin-turbo 4.4 litre V8can be found under the hood of the 550i. It produces 400 hp and 450 lb-ft torque. The entire selection of engines is matched to an 8-speed automatic transmission with manual mode
Cargo Capacity
The trunk can hold up to 520 litres of cargo.
Safety
The 5 Series protects its occupants with a number of active and passive safety features in addition to its six airbags.
Comparable Models
Acura RLX, Audi A6, Cadillac XTS, Infiniti M, Jaguar XF, Lexus GS, Lincoln MKS, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Volvo S80
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*References
Brière Francis, L’annuel de l’automobile 2013, Montréal Transcontinental, 2012, p.130
Lachapelle Marc, Le guide de l’auto 2013, Montréal, Les éditions de l’Homme, 2012, p.166
Descarries Éric, L’auto 2013, Montréal, Les éditions La Presse, 2012, p.144
www.bmw.ca
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