BMW 5 Series Sedan User Manual
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The New BMW 5 Series Sedan.
Contents.
1. Perfect Symbiosis of Aesthetic Design and Dynamic
Performance.
The New BMW 5 Series Sedan. .................................................................................... 2
2. Description in Brief. ........................................................................................................... 5
3. Design:
Bespoke Elegance and Sporting Aesthetics. ..................................................... 11
4. Driving Experience:
Unrivalled Dynamics, Uncompromising Supremacy. ..................................... 16
5. BMW EfficientDynamics in the New BMW 5 Series:
Good Reasons for More Driving Pleasure. ........................................................... 29
6. BMW ConnectedDrive in the New BMW 5 Series:
Greater Supremacy, Comfort and Safety
through Intelligent Networking. ................................................................................. 36
7. Body and Safety:
Supreme Strength is the Benchmark,
Intelligent Lightweight Technology is the Principle. ...................................... 50
8. History of the BMW 5 Series:
Five Times Around. .......................................................................................................... 55
9. Production:
Supreme Quality through Efficiency and Precision. ....................................... 62
10. Specifications. .................................................................................................................... 67
11. Power and Torque Diagrams. ....................................................................................... 73
12. Exterior and Interior Dimensions. ............................................................................. 80
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1. Perfect Symbiosis o
Aesthetic Design and Dynamic
Performance.
The New BMW 5 Series Sedan.
The world debut of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan once again marks the
epitome of aesthetic design and supreme driving pleasure in the upper
midrange segment. Through its sporting and elegant looks, driving dynamics
typical of the brand, outstanding efficiency as well as innovative comfort and
safety features, the sixth generation of BMW’s executive express convincingly
reflects the supreme standard of the world’s most successful manufacturer
of premium cars throughout the entire process of development.
Design: charismatic, elegant, sporting.
With the longest wheelbase in the segment, a long and sleek engine
compartment lid, short overhangs front and rear and a coupé-like, graceful
roofline, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan stands out clearly from the
competition.
Overall, the aesthetic looks of the car are clearly determined by perfectly
balanced proportions. Design features typical of the brand are to be found
both at the front with its BMW kidney grille inclined slightly forward and on
the strikingly chiselled engine compartment lid, in the stylish and elegant
side view of the car, and on the muscular rear end.
Within the interior modern function and a superior ambience come together
in perfect harmony, unmistakable style and clear orientation to the driver in
the cockpit guaranteeing a truly unique driving and travelling experience.
Driving experience: supreme dynamics and outstanding comfort.
The most advanced drivetrain and suspension technologies ensure
supreme sportiness and an even higher standard of motoring comfort all in
one. At the same time optional Dynamic Driving Control enables the driver
to set the suspension individually to his personal requirements. The new
BMW 5 Series Sedan is available with Adaptive Drive encompassing
Dynamic Damper Control and Dynamic Drive stability control, as well as
BMW’s Integral Active Steering.
The new BMW 5 Series Sedan is making its debut with one eight-cylinder
and three six-cylinder petrol engines as well as two six-cylinder diesels.
The range is rounded off by a four-cylinder turbodiesel with an aluminium
crankcase and common-rail direct injection. Maximum output in this case of
135 kW/184 hp makes the BMW 520d fitted as standard with Auto Start Stop
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the new efficiency benchmark in its segment. Average fuel consumption in
the EU5 test cycle is just 5.0 litres/100 kilometres (equal to 56.5 mpg imp),
the CO
emission rating is 132 g/km (provisional figures).
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The top-of-the-range BMW 550i comes with an eight-cylinder boasting
BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology and High Precision Injection for
maximum output of 300 kW/407 hp.
The straight-six with BMW TwinPower Turbo, High Precision Injection
and VALVETRONIC in the BMW 535i delivers maximum output of
225 kW/306 hp, while the two straight-six power units featuring High
Precision Injection and lean-burn operation develop 190 kW/258 hp in
the BMW 528i and, respectively, 150 kW/204 hp in the BMW 523i.
Straight-six diesels with the most advanced technology give the BMW 530d
maximum output of 180 kW/245 hp and the BMW 525d an equally
impressive 150 kW/204 hp. Fitted with optional BMW BluePerformance
technology, the BMW 530d fulfils the EU6 emission standard. And it almost
goes without saying that all versions of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan comply
in full with the EU5 standard in Europe.
BMW EfficientDynamics: BMW 5 Series increasing the lead.
All versions of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan are available as an option with
BMW’s new eight-speed automatic transmission. The BMW 550i comes as
standard with BMW’s automatic transmission optimised for efficiency, just
like EPS Electric Power Steering featured on all models.
BMW EfficientDynamics technologies are naturally featured as standard in
appropriate combinations on each model, with features such as Brake Energy
Regeneration, a gearshift point indicator, active air flap control, and ondemand operation of ancillary units including a detachable a/c compressor.
Intelligent lightweight construction, finally, is ensured by features such as
the doors, engine compartment lid, front side panels and suspension
components made of aluminium.
Innovative driver assistance systems with BMW ConnectedDrive.
The driver assistance systems offered for the first time in the context of
BMW ConnectedDrive include a Parking Assistant, Surround View, collision
warning with application of the brakes in conjunction with Active Cruise
Control plus Stop & Go, and a new Speed Limit Device. Further features
also available are Lane Change Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Speed
Limit Info, a Head-Up Display, BMW Night Vision with detection of
individual persons, and a back-up camera.
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Joint development and production together with the BMW 7 Series.
The world debut of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan opens up the latest
chapter in a truly impressive story of success. In the course of five model
generations, overall sales of the BMW 5 Series already amount to more than
5.5 million units. Now the new model is based on a newly developed vehicle
architecture also featured in the BMW 7 Series luxury sedans.
Joint production of the BMW 5 Series Sedan and the BMW 7 Series at
BMW Plant Dingolfing, together with the extensive use of shared
components, ensures highly efficient production with a supreme standard
of quality following the most demanding benchmarks in the market.
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2. Description in Brief.
World debut of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan, the epitome of the
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sporting but elegant, innovative and driver-oriented executive express.
The sixth generation of BMW’s immensely successful four-door stands
out through modern aesthetics in design, conveys all of the Sheer Driving
Pleasure so typical of BMW, and offers unparalleled efficiency in the
upper midrange segment.
The premium character of this outstanding Sedan is underscored by
features and technologies otherwise to be found only in the luxury class.
In the sum total of its features, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan thus
represents the outstanding competence in development of the world’s
most successful manufacturer of premium cars.
The sophisticated aesthetics and dynamic looks of the new BMW 5
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Series Sedan are the result of perfectly balanced proportions. Again in
the typical style of the brand, the new 5 Series Sedan boasts a long and
contoured engine compartment lid, short overhangs, a coupé-like flowing
roofline as well as the longest wheelbase in the entire segment.
The charismatic flair of the upright front section and the BMW kidney
grille inclined slightly forward from certain perspectives, the stylish
elegance of the side view and the muscular sportiness of the rear
end all come together in typical BMW design language to provide an
outstanding look of style and supremacy.
Within the interior horizontal surfaces and exciting lines create a truly
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generous and harmonious ambience. The clear structure of the cockpit
enhances the high level of driver orientation, while the stylish, modern
design of the interior may be further refined by top-quality materials and
tastefully composed colour combinations reflecting the individual
choice of the customer.
Benefiting from BMW EfficientDynamics naturally featured as standard,
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the new BMW 5 Series Sedan further extends BMW’s leadership in
the segment also when it comes to efficiency. All power units fulfil the
EU5 emission standard, the new BMW 530d with optional
BMW BluePerformance technology even comes with EU6. Intelligent
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lightweight technology is borne out among other things by chassis
components as well as the engine lid, front side panels and doors all
made of aluminium.
The new BMW 5 Series Sedan is entering the market with one eight-
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cylinder and three six-cylinder petrol engines as well as two six-cylinder
diesels. The top model is the BMW 550i powered by a V8 with BMW
TwinPower Turbo featuring High Precision Injection (300 kW/407 hp).
Then there are the world’s first straight-six petrol engine with TwinPower
Turbo, High Precision Injection and VALVETRONIC (225 kW/306 hp) in
the BMW 535i as well as two straight-six petrol engines with High
Precision Injection and lean-burn technology in the BMW 528i
(190 kW/258 hp) and the BMW 523i (150 kW/204 hp).
The latest generation of straight-six diesels featuring an all-aluminium
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crankcase and common-rail direct injection develop 180 kW/245 hp
in the BMW 530d and 150 kW/204 hp in the BMW 525d. Due to
supplement the model range in the near future, the new BMW 520d
comes with a thoroughly upgraded 135 kW/184 hp four-cylinder diesel
and features Auto Start Stop as standard. Offering average fuel
consumption of just 5.0 litres/100 km (equal to 56.5 mpg imp) in the
EU test cycle and a CO
power unit sets a new benchmark in its segment.
emission rating of 132 g/km, this high-tech
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Eight-speed automatic transmission comes as an option with all engine
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variants of the BMW 5 Series and is standard on the BMW 550i. Sports
Automatic with shift paddles on the steering wheel is also available as an
option. With its innovative gearset configuration, a unique level of inner
efficiency and optimised weight, the eight-speed automatic transmission
combines outstanding gearshift comfort, dynamic performance and
efficiency of the highest level.
The combination of a double track arm front axle and the Integral-V rear
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axle ensures supreme driving dynamics and motoring comfort all in one.
Further efficiency is provided by EPS Electric Power Steering including
Servotronic as standard feature for the first time in the BMW 5 Series.
Optional Integral Active Steering, finally, adds a controlled rear axle
steering function to the active steering on the front wheels, with a
steering lock of up to 2.5
In its driving behaviour, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is even more
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dynamic than before and offers a significant improvement in motoring
comfort. In its agility it follows the benchmark set by the BMW 3 Series,
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in its supremacy it comes very close to the BMW 7 Series Luxury
Performance Sedan. All the car’s driving characteristics may be set and
tuned individually by Dynamic Drive Control available in conjunction with
the Sports Automatic, Dynamic Damper Control and Integral Active
Steering options.
The clearly structured cockpit and intuitive controls enhance Sheer
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Driving Pleasure in typical BMW style to an even higher level, at the
same time underlining the sophisticated ambience within the passenger
compartment of the new BMW 5 Series. The driver-oriented cockpit in
Black Panel technology, the multifunction steering wheel featured as
standard, the two highly functional steering wheel columns, and the
separation of driving and comfort functions further enhance the feeling
of supremacy at the wheel. An important option for the truly discerning
customer is the BMW Head-Up Display optimised once again in terms
of the information provided, image resolution and the size of the image
presented.
The new BMW 5 Series Sedan comes as standard with the latest
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generation of BMW iDrive control. Both the standard and optional audio,
navigation and communication functions are masterminded via the
Controller on the centre console and the 10.2- or, respectively, 7-inch
Control Display integrated harmoniously in the instrument panel.
BMW ConnectedDrive offers a unique range of functions for enhanced
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comfort, safety and infotainment, unparalleled even in this superior
segment. For the first time the new BMW 5 Series Sedan comes with
a Parking Assistant, a collision warning and brake initiation function in
conjunction with Active Cruise Control and Stop & Go, Surround View
and the Speed Limit Device all available in the new model. Further options
are Lane Departure Warning, Lane Change Warning, Speed Limit Info,
a High-Beam Assistant, BMW Night Vision able to detect even individual
persons, Park Distance Control and a back-up camera. And last but
certainly not least, BMW ConnectedDrive comes with BMW Online,
BMW Assist, BMW TeleServices, and the option to use the internet
in the car.
In the interest of enhanced agility and safety, the new BMW 5 Series
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Sedan boasts a particularly stiff body structure. Appropriate use of highstrength and ultra-high-strength steel increases the mean stiffness of
the new model car by approximately 55 per cent over its predecessor,
at the same time optimising the weight of the car.
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Standard features include three-point inertia-reel seat belts on all seats,
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frontal and side airbags as well as crash-activated headrests for the driver
and front passenger, curtain head airbags at the side, a tyre defect
indicator as well as an active engine compartment lid for optimum
pedestrian safety. Daytime driving lights, foglamps, two-stage Adaptive
Brake Lights and cruise control complete with a brake initiation function
all come as standard, bi-xenon dual headlights, Adaptive Headlights with
variable light distribution, adaptive headlight range control and bending
lights, as well as an Enhanced Emergency Call function even able to
automatically locate the vehicle through BMW ConnectedDrive are all
available as options.
The wide range of sophisticated features offered as standard in the new
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BMW 5 Series comprise Comfort Start without requiring the driver to
even insert the key, the BMW Professional radio complete with a CD
player, an AUX-In plug and six loudspeakers, automatic air conditioning
with separate temperature and ventilation control on the driver’s and front
passenger’s side, as well as an Integrated Owner’s Manual. The exclusive
comfort options clearly oriented to the luxury class, finally, include Comfort
Access, a USB plug, a multi-channel audio system, rear seat
entertainment systems, four-zone automatic air conditioning, active seats,
Soft Close Automatic on the doors, a contoured sliding roof optimised for
supreme acoustics, as well as an electrically retractable trailer bar.
Power units:
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BMW 550i
V8 petrol engine with TwinPower Turbo and High Precision Injection
Capacity: 4,395 cc, max output: 300 kW/407 hp from 5,500 – 6,400 rpm
Max torque: 600 Nm/442 lb-ft from 1,750 – 4,500 rpm
Acceleration: 0 – 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Average fuel consumption to the EU standard:
10.4 ltr/100 km (27.2 mpg imp)
CO
emissions to the EU standard: 243 g/km,
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full compliance with the EU5 emission standard.
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BMW 535i
Straight-six petrol engine with TwinPower Turbo,
High Precision Injection and VALVETRONIC
Capacity: 2,979 cc, max output: 225 kW/306 hp at 5,800 rpm
Max torque: 400 Nm/295 lb-ft from 1,200 – 5,000 rpm
Acceleration: 0 – 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds
(automatic transmission: 6.1 seconds)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Average fuel consumption to the EU standard:
8.5 ltr/100 km (automatic transmission: 8.4 litres) (33.2 /33.6 mpg imp)
CO
emissions to the EU standard: 199 g/km
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(automatic transmission 195 g),
full compliance with the EU5 emission standard.
BMW 528i
Straight-six petrol engine with High Precision
Injection and lean-burn mode
Capacity: 2,996 cc, max output: 190 kW/258 hp at 6,600 rpm
Max torque: 310 Nm/228 lb-ft from 2,600 – 5,000 rpm
Acceleration: 0 – 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds
(automatic transmission 6.7 seconds)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Average fuel consumption to the EU standard:
7.8 ltr/100 km (automatic transmission 7.6 litres) (36.2/37.2 mpg imp)
CO
emissions to the EU standard: 182 g/km
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(automatic transmission 178 g/km),
full compliance with the EU5 emission standard.
BMW 523i
Straight-six petrol engine with High Precision
Injection and lean-burn mode
Capacity: 2,996 cc, max output: 150 kW/204 hp at 6,100 rpm
Max torque: 270 Nm/199 lb-ft from 1,500 – 4,250 rpm
Acceleration: 0 – 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds
Top speed: 238 km/h (automatic transmission 234 km/h) (148 /145 mph)
Average fuel consumption to the EU standard:
7.6 ltr/100 km (37.2 mpg imp)
CO
emissions to the EU standard: 177 g/km,
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full compliance with the EU5 emission standard.
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BMW 530d
Straight-six diesel with aluminium crankcase,
turbocharger with variable turbine geometry and common-rail direct fuel
injection (piezo-injectors, max injection pressure 1,800 bar)
Capacity: 2,
993 cc, max output: 180 kW/245 hp at 4,000 rpm
Max torque: 540 Nm/398 lb-ft from 1,750 – 3,000 rpm
Acceleration: 0 – 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 6.3 ltr/100 km
(automatic transmission: 6.2 litres) (44.8 / 45.6 mpg imp)
CO
emissions to the EU standard:
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166 g/km (automatic transmission 162 g/km),
full compliance with the EU5 emission standard.
BMW 525d
Straight-six diesel with aluminium crankcase, turbocharger
with variable turbine geometry and common-rail direct fuel injection
(piezo-injectors, max injection pressure 1,600 bar)
Capacity: 2,993 cc, max output: 150 kW/204 hp at 4,000 rpm
Max torque: 450 Nm/332 lb-ft from 1,750 – 2,500 rpm
Acceleration: 0 – 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds
Top speed: 236 km/h (146 mph)
Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 6.2 ltr/100 km
(automatic transmission: 6.1 litres) (45.6 / 46.3 mpg imp)
CO
emissions to the EU standard:
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162 g/km (automatic transmission 161 g/km),
full compliance with the EU5 emission standard.
BMW 520d
Straight-four diesel with aluminium crankcase, turbocharger with variable
turbine geometry and common-rail direct fuel injection
(magnetic valve injectors, max injection pressure 1,800 bar)
Capacity: 1,995 cc, max output: 135 kW/184 hp at 4,000 rpm
Max torque: 380 Nm/280 lb-ft from 1,900 – 2,
750 rpm
Acceleration: 0–100 km/h in 8.1 seconds (provisional),
Top speed: 227 km/h (automatic transmission: 225 km/h)
(141 / 140 mph) (provisional)
Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 5.0 ltr/100 km
(automatic transmission: 5.2 litres) ( 56.5 / 54.3 mpg imp)
CO
emissions to the EU standard: 132 g/km
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(automatic transmission 137 g/km) (provisional),
full compliance with the EU5 emission standard.
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3. Design:
Bespoke Elegance and
Sporting Aesthetics.
Dynamic proportions in perfect balance.
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Charismatic front end, elegant side view, muscular rear end.
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Supreme, modern design with clear orientation to the driver
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inside the passenger compartment.
Through its design alone, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan offers all the
characteristics which make a four-door in the upper midsize range so
attractive and – as a BMW – quite unmistakable in this segment. Charismatic
presence and stylish elegance in design clearly bear out the uncompromising
premium quality of the car as well as the supreme driving comfort this
outstanding sedan has to offer.
The sporting driving characteristics of the new 5 Series are also rendered
authentically by the car’s dynamic lines and athletic body. Through its
bespoke looks the new BMW 5 Series Sedan clearly stands out from
the crowd, convincingly demonstrating its ability to offer the Sheer Driving
Pleasure typical of the brand.
The dynamic proportions of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan are borne
out again in typical BMW style by the long engine compartment lid, short
overhangs, the long wheelbase and the coupé-like, sleek and flowing
roofline. The slight wedge shape of the body accentuates the sporting,
forward-moving character of the new sedan, the new, particularly concise
interpretation of the Hofmeister kick at the bottom of the C-pillar again in
typical BMW style emphasising the dynamic looks of the car from the side.
The entire silhouette is perfectly balanced, providing a clear indication of
the almost perfect front-to-rear weight distribution on all engine variants.
Measuring 2,968 millimetres or 116.9”, the wheelbase of the new
BMW 5 Series is the longest in the car’s segment, while the sculptural
design again so typical of BMW provides a smooth flow of lines from the
front along the side to the rear, creating a body where everything fits
together as if out of one mould.
The precise curvature of the body surfaces creates a smooth, calm and
superior impression right from the start. Subtle light and shadow effects
become recognisable only from a shorter distance and changing
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perspectives, revealing the three-dimensional character of the convex
and concave chiselled body panels. Sophisticated details such as design
elements in chrome colour with integrated side direction indicators and the
door openers embedded in the side contour line accentuate the premium
standard of the BMW 5 Series Sedan through their outstanding precision.
Charismatic look:
clear, concentrated focus with forward-pushing motion.
Through design features typical of the brand but interpreted in new style,
the expressive front end of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan convincingly
presents the sporting and representative character of the car. The upright
BMW kidney grille even appearing from some angles to be leaning forward
symbolises the forward-pushing motion of the sedan and, together with
the powerfully flared wheel arches, gives the front end of the car strong
charismatic presence.
Four contour lines sweeping down into the kidney grille split up the engine
compartment lid into individual sections. The two middle lines come together
above the kidney grille, surrounding the BMW logo. The wide air intake with
round foglamps positioned far to the outside offers a particularly sporting
note through its division into three sections, with two horizontal bars splitting
up the air scoop on either side. These bars extend further on to the inside at
the level of the kidney grille, making the centre section of the air intake one
complete, harmonious unit. Together with the contours of the air intake rising
up to the outside, they emphasise the sheer width of the front end and guide
the view of the beholder on to the wheel arches.
The headlight units extending far into the side panels likewise serve to
emphasise the width of the car. The light sources themselves are two
cylinder-shaped headlights, with the dual round headlights cut off at the
top by a trim panel creating that concentrated focus so typical of a BMW.
In conjunction with the optional xenon headlights, the daytime driving lights
incorporate quite unmistakable LED light rings, while the direction indicators
moved far to the outside are made up of ten LED units each. As a final
highlight, an LED focus light marks the upper end of each headlight unit.
Side view: typical BMW balance of elegance and sportiness.
In its driving characteristics, the new BMW 5 Series combines superior agility
with outstanding comfort. At the same time the overall design of the car offers
an appropriate balance of sportiness and elegance particularly clear and
convincing from the side.
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Above the striking contour line running along the car at the height of the
door openers, a slightly flared shoulder surface, together with the coupé-like
roofline and the stretched window surface, gives the glazed section of the
passenger cell a light and stretched look despite its size.
Further down the body concave modelled surfaces create lively light and
shade effects emphasising the sporting character of the sedan. Greater
curvature around the rear wheel arches, finally, bears clear testimony to
rear-wheel drive so typical of a BMW of this kind.
The dynamic lines of the car are further enhanced by the strikingly compact
counter-swing at the bottom of the C-pillar. Featuring the smallest radius at
this point ever to be seen on a BMW sedan, this re-interpretation of the
typical Hofmeister kick underlines the stretched silhouette of the car and
gives the passenger cell a light and low appearance.
Muscular look at the rear emphasising the sporting
character of the car.
Running parallel to one another, the contour and sill lines rise up dynamically,
the former stretching out from the front wheel arch all the way to the rear
lights to create the elegant and dynamic look of the car from the side.
The sculptural shape so typical of a BMW established in this way makes
the side sections and the rear end literally flow into one another.
The contour lines continue into the contours of the rear light clusters and
finally come together above the numberplate panel.
Seen from the rear, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan also stands out through
the concave surface between the contour line and the wheel arches giving
the body a distinctly recognisable waist. The flared wheel arches and the
horizontal breakdown of the rear end, in turn, strongly emphasise the powerful
stature of the sedan, the wide track and the wheels ending flush with
the wheel arches further enhancing this impression.
The L-shaped rear light clusters again reflect the typical look of a BMW
and provide that unmistakable night design. Three rows of LED lights form
the look of homogeneously glowing bodies again quite characteristic of
BMW. And last but not least, the direction indicators and brake lights also
come in LED technology.
Characteristic night design ensured by innovative lights technology.
Innovative lights technology gives the new BMW 5 Series Sedan a particularly
striking look at night both from the front and from behind. Both the headlights
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and the rear light clusters, through their clear shapes and precisely defined
signalling effect, characterise the new BMW 5 Series Sedan unmistakably
as a BMW even from a distance.
The LED light rings in the dual round headlights also accentuate the typical
look of the brand from the front of the car, this time in new, even more striking
style. The horizontal rows of lights at the rear extending all the way into the
side panels emphasise the sporting appearance of the car, the optimised
looks and the signalling effect of LED technology at the same time enhancing
the characteristic appearance of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan.
Interior: supreme, modern style and classic orientation to the driver.
The interior design clearly brings out both the active character of the car and
the comfort features of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, high-tech functions within
an elegant ambience creating a strong impression of superior, modern style.
The cockpit is inclined towards the driver at an angle of approximately 7
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the asymmetrically designed centre console likewise emphasises this clear
orientation to the driver.
The multifunction buttons on the newly developed steering wheels now
also serve to operate cruise control. All control units and switches as well as
the displays in the instrument cluster finished in Black Panel technology are
arranged clearly and ensure optimum readability. Information relevant to
the driver as well as the control instruments are arranged on the side of the
cockpit facing the driver, while the displays, control units and buttons serving
to mastermind comfort functions are positioned more towards the middle
of the car. Measuring up to 10.2 inches in size, the Control Display featured
on the iDrive control system obviously coming as standard is integrated
harmoniously in the instrument panel.
The horizontal breakdown of the instrument panel underlining the generous
feeling of space continues through the door linings all the way to the rear,
enabling the passengers to enjoy the motoring experience in a harmoniously
balanced setting. The interior trim on the instrument panel and the door
linings available in various colours and materials borders at the bottom on a
highlight bar in Pearl Gloss Chrome adding a particular touch of style and
elegance. At the transition point from the instrument panel to the door
lining further highlight bars merging up in a sweeping line add an exciting
eye-catcher.
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Ample storage space, high-quality materials,
attractive colour combinations.
Travel comfort within the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is further enhanced by
a wide range of ergonomically and ideally positioned storage options, boxes
and cupholders. In addition to the spacious glove compartment, a fold-in box
on the driver’s side of the instrument panel offers further space and
convenience.
The centre console comes in two variants: On cars with a manual gearbox
the console is split into two sections, the black surface surrounding the
gearshift lever and the buttons on the optional Dynamic Driving Control
opening up towards the driver. A storage box between the gearshift lever
and the a/c controls serves to conveniently take up the key to the car.
On models with automatic transmission, on the other hand, the centre
console forms one complete and highly elegant surface, the space between
the electronic gear selector lever and the climate control unit offering enough
room for two cupholders and a key box, with a further storage box behind the
iDrive Controller (where there is another cupholder on models with a manual
gearbox). In this case the second cupholder on automatic transmission
models comes in the storage compartment beneath the armrest.
The armrest on the centre console opens up smoothly and conveniently
with butterfly flaps extending back in a vertical line, revealing not only
the USB, Aux-In and power connections, but also a very convenient and
practical storage compartment.
High-quality materials and superior finish in top craftsmanship underline
the premium ambience of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan. A wide range of
colour and upholstery variants, in turn, offers more than ample freedom in
customising the car to the driver and passengers. Visible seams on the
leather seats, door handles and panels serve to additionally emphasise
the flowing lines of the interior.
Right from the start upon its introduction, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan
comes with a choice of no less than seven paintwork colours. Within
the interior there are three upholstery variants in up to five colours each,
three interior colours and five types of interior trim for individual and highly
versatile combinations.
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4. Driving Experience:
Unrivalled Dynamics,
Uncompromising Supremacy
Wide range of engines: four petrol engines, three diesels,
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power range from135 kW/184 hp all the way to 300 kW/407 hp.
Cutting-edge suspension technology featured as standard,
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Dynamic Damper Control and anti-roll stability coming
as an option.
Unique throughout the entire segment: Integral Active Steering
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and Dynamic Drive.
The new BMW 5 Series Sedan offers Sheer Driving Pleasure in unique style,
remaining faithful to the philosophy of the brand while nevertheless setting
new highlights at the same time. The sedan is further enhancing its leading
position as the most sporting car in its segment, but also offers even more
driving comfort than its predecessor. This double progress in two areas
is ensured by the most advanced drivetrain and suspension technology.
The engine range featured in the new BMW 5 Series Sedan boasts
powerful and fast-revving petrol and diesel engines. Specifically, the range
starts at the top with a 300 kW/407 hp V8 petrol unit as well as straight-six
power units extending from 150 kW/204 hp all the way to 225 kW/306 hp,
with a 135 kW/184 hp four-cylinder diesel rounding off the portfolio from
an early point.
The suspension highlights a double track control arm front axle and the
Integral-V rear axle in a combination promoting both agility and driving
comfort and giving the car very harmonious anti-roll and transitional
behaviour.
Optional Dynamic Driving Control enables the driver to adjust the set-up
of the car to his personal preferences and wishes. As a further option the
new BMW 5 Series Sedan may be fitted with Dynamic Damper Control,
electronically controlled Dynamic Drive anti-roll stability management and,
as yet a further innovation in this class, BMW Integral Active Steering.
Top-of-the-range power unit: V8 petrol engine with
BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology.
The top engine in the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is a V8 petrol unit
with outstanding performance characteristics and efficiency all in one.
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Displacing 4.4 litres, this supreme eight-cylinder with BMW TwinPower Turbo
Technology plus High Precision Injection delivers a supreme 300 kW/407 hp
in the speed range between 5,500 and 6,400 rpm.
Torque reaches a peak of 600 Newton-metres/442 lb-ft maintained
consistently between 1,750 and 4,500 rpm.
The V8 featured in the new BMW 550i is the most efficient engine of its
kind and, at the same time, the only petrol engine in the world to feature
turbochargers and catalytic converters conveniently housed in the V-section
between the two rows of cylinders. This alone ensures particularly short
distances between the turbocharger and the intake manifold and, together
with the water-cooled intercoolers, gives the V8 an exceptionally spontaneous
and direct response.
The all-aluminium power unit combines supreme thrust cutting in at an
early point and then continuing throughout a long range with exceptional
smoothness and refinement. The BMW 550i accelerates from a standstill
to 100 km/h in just 5.0 seconds and offers adequate power reserves also at
higher speeds for a continuing process of smooth and dynamic acceleration.
Top speed is limited to 250 km/h or 155 mph by the electronic control unit,
average fuel consumption of the BMW 550i in the EU test cycle is
10.4 litres/100 kilometres (equal to 27.2 mpg imp) and CO
emissions are
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243 grams per kilometre.
Six-cylinder petrol engines: setting the standard for fast-revving
response, smoothness, efficiency and innovation.
Modern straight-six petrol engines guarantee up-to-date driving pleasure also
in the new BMW 5 Series. The power units in the BMW 535i, the BMW 528i
and the BMW 523i all combine spontaneous power and performance with
unique revving qualities, outstanding efficiency, and supreme smoothness.
Delivering 225 kW/306 hp and offering a unique technological concept,
the most powerful six-cylinder in the new BMW 5 Series clearly confirms
both the sporting character of the sedan and the innovative power of
BMW’s engine development specialists. Indeed, the 3.0-litre six-cylinder
in the BMW 535i is the first engine to combine BMW TwinPower Turbo
Technology, High Precision Injection, and variable VALVETRONIC valve
management. The turbocharger system applying the TwinScroll principle
to separate the ducts of three cylinders at a time both in the intake manifold
and in the turbocharger itself, as well as VALVETRONIC valve drive
developed to an even higher standard, ensure a fascinating response at
all times.
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The engine develops its maximum torque of 400 Nm/295 lb-ft all the way
from 1,200 to 5,000 rpm, with maximum output at 5,800 rpm. In conjunction
with High Precision Injection likewise optimised to an even higher standard,
this ensures a balance of performance and fuel economy quite unparalleled
in this power class.
The new BMW 535i accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h in just
6.0 seconds, its top speed is limited electronically to 250 km/h or 155 mph.
Fuel consumption in the EU test cycle, on the other hand, is 8.5 litres/
100 kilometres (33.2 mpg imp), the CO
rating is 199 grams per kilometre.
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The six-cylinder power units featured in the BMW 528i and 523i come with
an even more sophisticated version of High Precision Injection with an even
greater focus on efficiency. Both displacing 3.0 litres, these naturally aspirated
engines receive their supply of fuel by direct injection in the lean-burn mode,
maintaining this highly efficient injection process with a reduced amount of
fuel in the fuel/air mixture throughout a broad load range and also at higher
engine speeds. This combines the fast-revving driving characteristics and the
dynamic build-up of power so typical of a BMW six-cylinder with particularly
low fuel consumption and emissions.
In the new BMW 528i, this technology provides for maximum output
of 190 kW/258 hp at an engine speed of 6,600 rpm and peak torque of
310 Newton-metres/228 lb-ft all the way from 2,600 – 5,000 rpm.
Acceleration from a standstill to 100 km/h comes in 6.6. seconds and the top
speed of the new BMW 528i is limited electronically to 250 km/h or 155 mph.
This sporting performance goes together with average fuel consumption in
the EU test cycle of 7.8 litres/100 kilometres (36.2 mpg imp) and a CO
2
rating of 182 grams per kilometre.
The power unit featured in the new BMW 523i delivers maximum output
of 150 kW/204 hp at 6,100 rpm and peak torque of 270 Nm/199 lb-ft all the
way from 1,500 – 4,250 rpm. This kind of power accelerates the sedan to
100 km/h in 7.9 seconds and provides a top speed of 238 km/h or 148 mph.
Average fuel consumption of the new BMW 523i in the EU test cycle is
7.6 litres/100 kilometres (equal to 37.2 mpg imp), CO
emissions are
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177 grams per kilometre.
Six-cylinder diesels: supreme torque and optional BluePerformance
technology for the EU6 emission standard.
Representing a brand-new generation of straight-six turbodiesels, the
3.0-litre in the BMW 530d offers even more torque and pulling force,
enhanced smoothness and supreme economy. These qualities typical
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of a BMW diesel are ensured by an all-aluminium crankcase, the enhanced
turbocharger system with variable turbine geometry, and the latest generation
of common-rail fuel injection. Fuel is supplied by means of upgraded piezoinjectors now operating at a maximum pressure of 1,800 bar.
The injectors positioned right in the middle and the valves in vertical
arrangement ensure a smooth and consistent combustion process, serving
to reduce emissions from the engine right from the start.
This superior six-cylinder diesel develops maximum output of 180 kW/245 hp
at an engine speed of 4,000 rpm, with peak torque of 540 Nm/398 lb-ft
from 1,750 to 3,000 rpm. This kind of power accelerates the new BMW 530d
to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and gives the car a top speed of 250 km/h
or 155 mph. Average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle, in turn, is
6.3 litres/100 kilometres (equal to 44.8 mpg imp), with CO
emissions of
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166 grams per kilometre.
In standard trim the new BMW 530d – just like all other versions of the
new BMW 5 Series Sedan – fulfils the EU5 emission standard. Equipped
with optional BMW BluePerformance technology available also on this model
in conjunction with automatic transmission, the new BMW 530d offers even
better emission management from the diesel engine. In this case the diesel
particulates filter and the oxidation catalyst housed in the same unit interact
with an NO
storage catalyst for further reduction of nitric oxides in the
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exhaust gas.
This high-tech exhaust gas management in the new BMW 530d already fulfils
the requirements of the EU6 standard not coming into force until 2014.
And like the diesel particulates filter, the NO
storage catalyst does not require
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any maintenance or additional operating media throughout the entire service
life of the car. The new BMW 525d is likewise powered by a 3.0-litre straightsix of the latest generation. In this model the all-aluminium diesel develops
maximum output of 150 kW/204 hp at 4,000 rpm, while maximum torque
increased to 450 Newton-metres/332 lb-ft is maintained consistently
between 1,750 and 2,500 rpm.
With this kind of power and muscle, the engine accelerates the new
BMW 525d from zero to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds and gives the car a
top speed of 236 km/h or 146 mph. Average fuel consumption in the EU
test cycle of 6.2 litres/100 kilometres, equal to 45.6 mpg imp, and a CO
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emission rating of 162 grams per kilometre, set a new benchmark for
efficiency in a six-cylinder diesel.
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Four-cylinder diesel:
power up, leadership in efficiency even greater than before.
The engine range featured in the new BMW 5 Series is rounded off by
an upgraded turbodiesel setting new records in terms of efficiency in this
segment of the market. The 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel in the new
BMW 520d combines a composite aluminium crankcase, the latest
generation of common-rail direct fuel injection and a turbocharger with
variable turbine geometry. The increase in power and efficiency over
the former model ensured in this way results from consistent optimisation
of the combustion chambers, the charge system and the cylinder head,
as well as the new arrangement of the ancillary units helping to reduce
frictional losses to an even lower level than before.
Thermodynamically optimised, the charge system in the four-cylinder diesel
engine ensures an optimum flow of power at all speeds and under all loads.
An electric adjuster sets the turbine blades in the turbocharger to the current
load status of the engine within fractions of a second, the engine thus
following the gas pedal immediately both at low speeds and under full load,
whenever the driver requires maximum power and performance. The fuel
injection system with magnetic valve injectors operating at a pressure of up
to 1,800 bars ensures precise dosage of fuel as well as a consistent, lowemission combustion process.
Maximum power of the four-cylinder is up 5 kW to 135 kW/184 hp at an
engine speed of 4,000 rpm. Up by 30 to 380 Newton-metres or 280 lb-ft,
maximum torque comes all the way from 1,900 to 2,750 rpm.
This accelerates the new BMW 520d to 100 km/h within just 8.1 seconds
and gives the car a top speed of 227 km/h or 141 mph (provisional figures).
Average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of 5.0 litres/100 kilometres
(equal to 56.5 mpg imp) and a CO
rating of 132 grams per kilometre
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(provisional) give the BMW 520d even greater leadership than before as
the most efficient car in its segment.
Optimised six-speed manual gearbox with dry sump lubrication
featured as standard.
Innovative technology ensures enhanced driving pleasure and optimised
efficiency also in transmitting the power of the engine to the rear wheels
of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan. Benefiting from dry sump lubrication, the
six-speed manual gearbox on the BMW 535i, BMW 525d and BMW 520d
has significantly lower drag losses and avoids oil splash losses completely in
the interest of even greater efficiency.
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The new BMW 530d and the BMW 528i and BMW 523i likewise come
with new versions of the six-speed manual gearbox optimised for efficiency
with conventional oil supply. The gearshift lever re-designed on all models
and the shift bars again upgraded in their standard allow a smooth gearshift
with optimum precision and steady shift forces, bringing out the sporting
quality of the manual gearshift so typical of BMW to an even greater extent
than before.
Significant innovation with unique efficiency:
eight-speed automatic transmission.
The BMW 550i comes as standard with the new eight-speed automatic
transmission featured for the first time in the BMW 760i twelve-cylinder
Luxury Performance Sedan, which is also available as an option for all other
variants of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan. When fitted, this makes the new
BMW 520d the first car in the world to combine a four-cylinder power unit
with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
This innovative transmission offers a unique combination of gearshift comfort,
sportiness and efficiency at a standard never seen before, far superior in every
respect to the automatic transmissions and double-clutch gearboxes from the
competition.
As yet a further option the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is also available
with a Sport Automatic variant of the eight-speed transmission allowing
manual selection of gears by means of shift paddles on the steering wheel.
The control logic applied in this case follows the principle already featured
on BMW M Cars, the driver shifting up on the right and down on the left
paddle. A further feature of the Sport Automatic is the special design of
the electronic gearshift lever on the centre console.
The eight-speed automatic transmission boasts a particularly innovative
gearset configuration, four single gearsets and five shift units interacting
to provide the eight forward gears and one reverse gear. The arrangement
of these components to be seen here worldwide for the first time on an
eight-speed automatic transmission ensures that only two of five clutches
are moved along open in each gear, significantly reducing drag losses in
comparison with the automatic transmissions currently in the market.
With the number of gears being increased to eight, gear increments when
shifting are smaller than before despite the greater range between the
lowest and highest transmission ratio. While accelerating, the harmonious
shift in transmission ratios ensures a particularly smooth and steady increase
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in speed, short reaction and gearshift times versus six-speed automatic
transmission providing even greater comfort and driving dynamics all in one.
A further advantage is that only one clutch has to be opened when shifting up
or down, while direct detection of the right gear lane enables the driver to shift
the transmission by more than two gears at a time, again with extremely short
reaction and gearshift times.
The process of shifting down from eighth to second gear when accelerating
spontaneously (kick-down) again comes with a direct gearshift opening up
only one clutch.
Sophisticated suspension technology for enhanced
agility and comfort.
The technically sophisticated suspension on the new BMW 5 Series Sedan
combines very sporting driving qualities with an even higher level of motoring
comfort. The double track control arm front axle made of aluminium allows
clear separation of the wheel guidance and damping functions again in the
interest of motoring comfort. Hardly influenced in the slightest by lateral
forces, the dampers are able to respond particularly sensitively to bumps
or unsmoothness on the road. At the same time the kinematic configuration
of the front axle, with the precisely matched wheel camber, keeps the tyres
smoothly and consistently on the road for optimum grip, ensuring effective
transmission of high lateral forces even without a particularly firm set-up
potentially detrimental to motoring comfort.
Yet a further advantage is that adverse forces on the steering are reduced
to a minimum, the car handling even the most dynamic driving situations with
high lateral acceleration smoothly and with superior comfort.
The newly developed Integral-V rear axle likewise made of aluminium also
offers all the features for enhanced driving dynamics and motoring comfort.
Via the wheel supports, the rear axle subframe, the swinging arm and three
track arms, the rear axle takes up drive and dynamic forces acting on the
suspension with maximum efficiency. Innovative elastokinematic suspension
of the swinging arms, in turn, serves to set off longitudinal forces by direct,
straight spring action to the rear. Forces acting in radial and axial direction
on the swinging arm rubber mounts are thus clearly separated from one
another. And last but not least, the rear axle ensures first-class acoustic
and vibration comfort by effectively separating the suspension from the
road and the drivetrain.
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On the new BMW 5 Series Sedan the double track control arm front axle
and the integral rear axle form a roll axis running almost parallel to the road
itself. This gives the car exceptionally harmonious and stable behaviour in
bends, with the front and rear axle always interacting efficiently in their roll
and transient behaviour.
Adaptive Drive: even more dynamic and with unique comfort.
As an option the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is available with BMW Adaptive
Drive comprising Dynamic Damper Control and Dynamic Drive active anti-roll
stability management. Controlled electronically, the dampers adjust both
to the road surface and the driver’s style of motoring in order to prevent any
undesired movement of the car possibly caused by bumps or high lateral
acceleration.
BMW is the world’s first car maker to use the damping system first featured
in the new BMW 7 Series with adjustment of the inbound and rebound
strokes both continuous and independent of one another. This offers a
unique combination of a firm suspension set-up and a comfortable response
to bumps on the road. The driver is able to set the damper control map
himself by means of Dynamic Drive Control, choosing from a comfortable,
a normal, and a sporting mode.
Dynamic Drive anti-roll stability reduces side roll of the car in fast bends and
in a sudden change of direction. Depending on driving conditions, sensors
determine the current side roll and swivel motors in the anti-roll bars both
front and rear quickly and precisely build up appropriate counter-forces. This
also shifts the distribution of forces between the front and rear axles, adjusting
the car’s steering behaviour and load change according to specific
requirements in each situation and as a function of the suspension mode
chosen.
Dynamic Damper Control is available as an individual option on the
BMW 520d, BMW 525d, BMW 523i, and BMW 528i.
Precise and efficient: EPS Electric Power Steering making
its debut in the BMW 5 Series.
The new BMW 5 Series Sedan is the first car in its segment to feature EPS
Electric Power Steering. This innovative steering system enhances both
the precision and comfort of the steering process, at the same time ensuring
the handling typical of BMW with maximum efficiency. Contrary to
conventional mechanical/hydraulic systems, steering assistance is provided
in this case by an electric motor activated only when assistance is necessary
or desired by the driver. When driving in a straight line or when taking a bend
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with a steady steering angle, on the other hand, the consumption of energy
is reduced to zero.
Precise, smooth and harmonious set-up of the steering with the feedback
typical of BMW ensures maximum steering accuracy at all times. In the Sport
mode of Dynamic Drive Control and with DSC switched off, the degree of
steering forces is slightly increased in accordance with the style of motoring
desired.
EPS serves to control steering feedback from the system with particular
precision. At the same time EPS comes as standard on the new BMW 5
Series Sedan with Servotronic gearing steering assistance to the speed
of the car. When parking and steering at low speeds, for example, the driver
hardly has to make any effort, while at higher speeds power assistance is
intentionally reduced for optimum contact to the road and in the interest
of well-balanced directional stability.
A further point is that EPS eliminates bumps coming from the steering
and any other adverse vibrations very effectively. And by evaluating dynamic
driving signals in an appropriate process, EPS gives the driver authentic
steering feedback particularly under very dynamic driving conditions.
Integral Active Steering: greater agility in town,
enhanced comfort in a quick lane change.
Available as an option, Integral Active Steering is another innovation
exclusive to the new BMW 5 Series Sedan in the upper midrange segment.
IAS combines the Active Steering on the front wheels already available on
the former model with rear-axle steering, the steering angle and steering
assistance therefore being controlled for the first time both front and rear
by electric motors.
On models fitted with Integral Active Steering, steering forces are
controlled by Servotronic and the steering angle is masterminded by an
additional active steering transmission acting on the front axle, in each case as
a function of road speed. At the same time the system also varies the steering
angle of the rear wheels through a concentrically arranged motor acting
through spindle drive on the rear axle.
Both front and rear, Integral Active Steering adjusts the steering angle
through an electric motor masterminded by a control unit receiving data
on wheel rotation speed, movement of the steering wheel, the yaw rate
and lateral acceleration to ensure optimum steering behaviour under all
conditions.
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