The BMW 5 Series is a mid-size / executive car manufactured by BMW since 1972. The car, now in its fifth generation, is sold in sedan and touring body styles. On January 29, 2008, the 5 millionth 5 series was manufactured, a 530d saloon in Carbon Black Metallic.
The sixth generation of the 5-Series (BMW F10) made its debut on 23 November 2009 as a 2011 model. It is designed by Adrian van Hooydonk, with a more prominent upright split kidney grille and the absence of the "Bangle butt" rear-end styling of its E60 predecessor. Improvements include a front dual ball joint short-long arm suspension, and rear multilink suspension, a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission, and an optional twin-turbo V8 producing 400 hp.
Externally, the car is a more traditional BMWesque design; a far more sober effort after the highly controversial E60. Although it bears some resemblence to the E60 with the wide kidney grilles and a very pronounced Hofmeister kink, the creases in the bonnet and just underneath the door are clearly related to the E39 and other earlier 5 series models. Inside marks the return of the centre console being clearly angled towards the driver, another marked change from its immediate predecessor which was noted for its non traditional BMW design.
Production 2010-
Body style(s) 4-door sedan4-door station wagon
Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive
Platform BMW F10
Engine(s) 3.0L 204 hp/199 lb-ft I6
3.0L 258 hp/228 lb-ft I6
3.0L TwinPower Turbo 306 hp/295 lb-ft I6
4.4L Twin Turbo 407 hp/442 lb-ft V8
2.0L Diesel 184 hp/280 lb-ft I4
3.0L Diesel 204 hp/332 lb-ft I6
3.0L Diesel 245 hp/398 lb-ft I6
Transmission(s) 6-speed manual
8-speed automatic
Wheelbase 2,888 mm (113.7 in) (sedan)
2,885 mm (113.6 in) (wagon)
Length 4,899–4,899 mm (192.9–192.9 in) (2011- sedan)
Width 1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Height 1,464–1,464 mm (57.6–57.6 in) (2011-present sedan)
Curb weight uladen, to DIN/EU: 1625-1830 kg/1700-1905 kg
Fuel capacity 70L
