CO2 emissions 209–47 g/km (combined)
Fuel consumption 9.1–2.1 l/100 km (combined)
5 good reasons for the BMW 5 Series Sedan
- Perfect combination of driving dynamics and elegance
- Semi-autonomous driving due to Driving Assistant Plus
- The perfect business sedan thanks to Microsoft Office 365
- Touch screen and gesture control
- Intelligent lightweight construction for first-class handling
It was truly an honour to receive the renowned award from EyesOnDesign for the best designed user experience in the all-new BMW 5 Series.
Ludwig Willisch,
former Head of BMW Group Region Americas
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1972–1981: From a design point of view, the first model of the BMW 5 Series could be said to be the further evolution the BMW E9 coupé – it was also the first vehicle created under Paul Bracq as then-Head of Design at BMW.
1972–1981: From a design point of view, the first model of the BMW 5 Series could be said to be the further evolution the BMW E9 coupé – it was also the first vehicle created under Paul Bracq as then-Head of Design at BMW.
1981–1988: The motto of the second generation was more comfort. The redesigned chassis featured a double-joint front axle for improved road handling, and added ABS for increased safety.
1987–1996: The third generation is widely thought to be a masterpiece. BMW Head Designer Claus Luthe’s BMW 5 Series sold more than twice as many as its predecessor, with a record-breaking 1.3 million cars sold.
1995–2004: The fourth generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan presented an even sportier, more elegant side and introduced new special features. One particular stand-out: For the first time, the double headlights were placed behind glass.
2003–2010: The fifth generation represented a new era, and made major departures from preceding generations. For the first time, the iDrive operating concept became available, dramatically simplifying the on-board infotainment system.
2010–2016: Four centimetres longer than its predecessor, the wheelbase fully ten centimetres longer – the sixth generation introduced the new shape of automotive performance.
Since 2016: Constructed of aluminium and steel, the new platform is typical of the light-build framework of this generation. The newest BMW 5 Series is up to 100 kilos lighter than its predecessor.
The Apple kids of Generation Smartphone will enjoy the BMW 5 Series as much as the BMW customers who went crazy for the Commodore C64.
German car magazine "Auto Zeitung" is excited by the design in the BMW 5 Series.