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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.The ultra high-performance M5 is reviewed separately. An eight-speed automatic is standard across the board. BMW's all-wheel drive, called xDrive, is an option on the 530i, the 530e and the 540i. At the top of the range is the M550i with its turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 (523 hp, 553 lb-ft). The 540i gets a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder (335 hp, 331 lb-ft). Lane keeping assist is a bit unrefined, however, with more of a bounce-off-the-lane-lines attitude than lane-centering.
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The most impressive feature of the 5 Series is its parking cameras that help render an amazing 3D image of the outside of the car. The adaptive cruise maintains a tight gap behind the car ahead, and the actuating brakes stop hard yet smoothly when needed.
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Smartphone connections are managed with or without wires and worked without issue throughout our test.įor the most part, the 5 Series' driver safety aids work well. Even speaking simple things like "Channel 26" will get your desired radio station without any fuss. BMW's voice assistant works very well with natural language commands to control many vehicle functions. Once you know the prescribed gestures, it's a convenient way to control things without searching for a button or knob. The optional Harman Kardon stereo provides high-quality sound, and the large touchscreen responds well to gesture controls. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. Edmunds' Expert Rating The Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. Some (minor) changes have been made to the 5 Series since then but our findings and impressions are still very relevant. To find out what life is like with the current-generation BMW 5 Series, check out our Long Term blog of our time with a 2018 540i xDrive. Check out our Expert Rating for our in-depth evaluation. But on the whole, the 5 Series is a satisfying luxury sedan that deserves a close look. How does it compare against the likes of Audi's tech-forward A6 and Mercedes-Benz's impressive E-Class? Across individual categories, the BMW doesn't always come out on top. There's also a new 48-volt mild hybrid system for the 540i that slightly improves fuel efficiency and smooths out the operation of the engine's stop-start system at stoplights. But it's still one of the preeminent midsize sedans on the market.įor 2021, BMW has updated the 5 Series with a restyled front end, a larger infotainment touchscreen and improved voice controls. To the disappointment of some, more recent versions of the 5 Series have focused more on luxury. With a keen mix of strong power, engaging handling and refined comfort, it fit in perfectly between BMW's smaller 3 Series and larger 7 Series. For much of the 1990s and 2000s, the BMW 5 Series was the quintessential midsize luxury sport sedan.