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The New BMW 5 Series Sedan. Contents.
Perfect Symbiosis of Aesthetic Design and Dynamic Performance. The New BMW 5 Series Sedan... 2
Description in Brief.... 5 Design: Bespoke Elegance and Sporting Aesthetics... 11
Driving Experience: Unrivalled Dynamics, Uncompromising Supremacy.. 16
BMW EfficientDynamics in the New BMW 5 Series: Good Reasons for More Driving Pleasure... 29
BMW ConnectedDrive in the New BMW 5 Series: Greater Supremacy, Comfort and Safety through Intelligent Networking... 36
Body and Safety: Supreme Strength is the Benchmark, Intelligent Lightweight Technology is the Principle.. 50
History of the BMW 5 Series: Five Times Around.... 55
Production: Supreme Quality through Efficiency and Precision.. 62

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Specifications.... 67 Power and Torque Diagrams.... 73 Exterior and Interior Dimensions.... 80
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Perfect Symbiosis of 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 BMWs executive express convincingly reflects the supreme standard of the worlds 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 coup-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 BMWs 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 CO2 emission rating is 132 g/km (provisional figures). 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 BMWs new eight-speed automatic transmission. The BMW 550i comes as standard with BMWs 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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Description in Brief.

World debut of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan, the epitome of the sporting but elegant, innovative and driver-oriented executive express. The sixth generation of BMWs 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 worlds most successful manufacturer of premium cars.
The sophisticated aesthetics and dynamic looks of the new BMW 5 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 coup-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 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.

The combination of a double track arm front axle and the Integral-V rear 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 2.5o.
In its driving behaviour, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is even more 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 cars 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 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 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 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.

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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 drivers 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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Driving Experience: Unrivalled Dynamics, Uncompromising Supremacy
Wide range of engines: four petrol engines, three diesels, power range from135 kW/184 hp all the way to 300 kW/407 hp. Cutting-edge suspension technology featured as standard, Dynamic Damper Control and anti-roll stability coming as an option. Unique throughout the entire segment: Integral Active Steering and Dynamic Drive.

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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 CO2 emissions of 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 NOX storage catalyst for further reduction of nitric oxides in the 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 NOX storage catalyst does not require 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 CO2 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 CO2 rating of 132 grams per kilometre (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 drivers style of motoring in order to prevent any undesired movement of the car possibly caused by bumps or high lateral acceleration. BMW is the worlds 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 cars 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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sensor technology, a full range radar, to perform its function. This innovative radar sensor is integrated inconspicuously in the front air dam of the car, does not require any individual adjustment, and is largely immune to contamination or dirt from outside. The measuring beam emitted by the system is sufficiently broad at short distances of up to approximately 50 metres or 165 feet in order to recognise vehicles on adjacent lanes within certain limits. Whenever another vehicle moves over to the same lane as the drivers car, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go adjusts the speed of the BMW 5 Series smoothly and softly to the speed of the new car now ahead. In combination with Active Cruise Control, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is available for the first time with a collision warning incorporating a brake activation function. While both of these systems may be activated independently of one another, they are harmonised and matched to one another in their functions. Collision warning with its brake activation function triggers an alarm in two stages. The pre-warning is an optical message presented as a red car symbol in the instrument cluster and, when fitted, also in the Head-Up Display, telling the driver to increase his distance from the vehicle ahead. As soon as this symbol appears, the brakes are pre-loaded, the release thresholds on the Adaptive Brake Assistant are lowered, and the Brake Standby function on DSC Dynamic Stability Control is activated. This ensures rapid build-up of full brake pressure in an emergency, the shorter stopping distance made possible in this way reducing the risk of a front-to-rear collision. There is no such pre-warning whenever Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go is in use, since this sophisticated system automatically maintains and reinstates an appropriate distance at all times. The second stage in the collision warning process is activated in the event of an imminent collision (= greater risk), regardless of the operating status of Active Cruise Control: whenever the driver is required to intervene very quickly, the system sends out an acute warning in this case not only an optical, but also an acoustic message. It also initiates the braking process required, slowing down the car with stopping power of up to 3 metres/sec2 for a maximum of 1.2 seconds. In combination with a signal flashing on and off in the instrument cluster or, respectively, in the Head-Up Display and an acoustic warning signal, the driver is urged to act immediately. And with the brake system again being pre-loaded, the various functions are already in standby to avoid a collision or, should the worst come to the worst, to significantly reduce the consequences of an impact.

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of restraint systems as well as the occupancy and belt status on the front seats are also registered. The system is even able to detect head-on, rearend, side-on or multiple collisions, distinguishing them from one another. Apart from sending out an automatic emergency call, the Enhanced Emergency Call function enables the driver or passenger to manually activate an emergency call going straight to the BMW Call Center. Clear operating structure for superior control. Through its structure, the cockpit of the new BMW 5 Series perfects the driver orientation so typical of the brand, consistently breaking down all functions relevant to driving the car, on the one hand, and enjoying motoring comfort, on the other. Displays and controls for drive functions are arranged on the drivers side, functions relevant to comfort are positioned in the middle. The multifunction steering wheels re-designed for the BMW 5 Series also follow this concept, with the function keys for speed control, on the one hand, and the control elements for the audio system and telephone, on the other, also arranged separately from one another, like the controls and displays in the cockpit. Apart from this horizontal subdivision of control and display units, the vertical structure of the drivers workplace also ensures fast and intuitive orientation in the new BMW 5 Series Sedan. All primary displays are in the upper part of the cockpit on eye level with the driver. The control units such as switches, etc are positioned further down within optimum reach and, thanks to their different size, shape and surfaces, easy to use without even looking. The switches serving to activate various driver assistance systems are arranged in a panel in the immediate vicinity of the light control centre, offering the driver enhanced perception and control of his surroundings. The power unit of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is started and stopped simply by pressing the start/stop button as soon as the remote control key is in the car. Hence, the driver is not required as in the past to actually insert the key into the appropriate opening. The direction indicators and windscreen wipers are operated by classic levers on the steering column on both sides of the steering wheel.The buttons for adjusting the seats, in turn, are positioned at the outside on the seats, again with perfect ergonomics. The control units for the seat memory function are in the inner door panel, allowing convenient use and activation even before getting into the car.

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The new BMW 5 Series Sedan comes with a separate set of switches for activating and controlling the automatic air conditioning, heating, and ventilation. This control panel is positioned on the centre console right below the audio system. Featured as standard, the automatic air conditioning comes with separate temperature control on the drivers and front passengers side, auxiliary ventilation, an anti-mist function, and the use of residual heat. Automatic air conditioning with enhanced functions is available as an option, comprising automatic air recirculation, a sunshine compensation function, and air distribution controlled separately on the drivers and front passengers side. Four-zone automatic air conditioning with comfort nozzles, air vents in the B-pillar and a separate control unit at the rear is also available as yet a further option. Instrument cluster in Black Panel technology. Black Panel technology on the instrument cluster combines classic flair with the latest innovations in technology. The system is made up of a highresolution colour display, control and warning lights, as well as four circular dials in the traditional style of a sports car presenting information on the most important driving functions. As an additional feature the display is able to present information on route guidance and even road lane recommendations provided by one of the optional navigation systems. When not in use the instrument cluster forms a homogeneous black surface presenting only the chrome-coloured surrounds, the gauge needles, the numbers and scale markings on the dials as well as the red warning field in the rev counter as steady features to be seen permanently. The integrated displays for current fuel consumption, the remaining range on the fuel left in the tank, the mileage, the time of day, the outside temperature, feedback from the driver assistance systems, Check/Control messages, the gear and shift point indicator as well as the recuperation indicator are shown in a 5.7-inch-wide info display at the lower edge of the instrument cluster visible only when activated. And last but not least, the display provides instant feedback when changing the mode in Dynamic Driving Control and in operating the audio, telephone, or navigation functions. Head-Up Display: Important information right in front of the driver. The Head-Up Display available as an option for the new BMW 5 Series Sedan also follows the philosophy of intuitive control providing appropriate information at all times, thus applying the same optimised concept as in the cockpit. Information relevant to the driver such as his current speed, warnings provided by the driver assistance systems and navigation data is presented by the Head-Up Display directly in the drivers line of vision, in an ergonomically particularly good and clear position on the windscreen.

Body and Safety: Supreme Strength is the Benchmark, Intelligent Lightweight Construction is the Principle.
Mean body stiffness up 55 per cent. Appropriate use of high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel; doors, engine lid and spring supports made of aluminium. Active engine lid for optimum pedestrian safety.
The exterior design of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan offers a perfect balance of aesthetic looks and sporting dynamics. The body structure, in turn, sets new standards in terms of solidity and intelligent lightweight construction, use of the most appropriate materials serving to meet the greatest demands in passive safety and at the same time optimise the weight of the car in the interest of enhanced efficiency and driving dynamics. A wide range of safety components interacting precisely with one another in a carefully coordinated overall concept guarantees excellent occupant safety whenever a collision is unavoidable. The safety concept of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan also incorporates fundamental structural and innovative technologies for optimising pedestrian safety on the road, thus adding reliable protection in all conceivable crash situations to the Sheer Driving Pleasure so characteristic of a BMW. Hence, the new BMW 5 Series naturally meets all requirements for achieving excellent results in all crash tests the world over. The new BMW 5 Series Sedan comes with an extremely stiff passenger cell, intelligent use of high-strength multi-phase steel and hot-moulded ultra-high-strength steel giving the safety passenger cell maximum stiffness on relatively low weight. Compared with the former model, mean stiffness of the body structure is up by approximately 55 per cent in the interest of optimum passive safety and as the foundation for excellent driving dynamics. The lightweight quality rating, that is torsional stiffness as a function of the cars footprint and overall weight, is also absolutely outstanding. Aluminium doors reducing the weight of the car by 23 kg or 51 lb. Apart from the engine lid, the front side panels and the front spring supports on the body, the doors of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan are also made of aluminium. Indeed, the use of aluminium doors alone instead of conventional
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steel components serves to reduce the overall weight of the car by approximately 23 kg. With its particular moulding requirements, aluminium demands a far more sophisticated production process than, say, steel. A new structural concept developed by BMW nevertheless allows the use of aluminium in the proven shell plate structure, maintaining the design features typical of BMW also when using this extra-light material. Longest wheelbase in the segment for perfect proportions, harmonious axle load distribution, generous interior space and maximum occupant safety. Wheelbase of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan measures 2,968 millimetres or 116.9, thus setting a new record in the upper midrange segment. This sets the starting point for the ideal proportions of the car crucial to both its looks as well as its driving characteristics and the high standard of occupant safety provided by the new BMW 5 Series Sedan. Short overhangs and a longer front section than on the former model, with the engine fitted further behind the front axle, provide weight distribution close to the ideal of 50:50 on all variants of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan. At the same time the proportions offer optimum conditions for implementing the demanding safety concept with maximum occupant safety as well as innovative features serving to protect pedestrians in the event of a collision. The seating position has been further optimised over the former model both front and rear, with kneeroom on the rear seats of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan up by 13 millimetres or 0.5. Luggage compartment capacity is 520 litres or 18.2 cubic feet, and the folding rear-seat backrest available as an option provides greater flexibility in enlarging the cars transport capacities. In addition to its 40:60 split, the rear-seat backrest also comes with throughloading and, as yet a further option, a ski-bag for additional convenience. Contoured sliding roof: more light and harmonious design. The contoured sliding roof allows a precise flow of fresh air into the car and bright light within the passenger compartment emphasising the sheer generosity of the ambience inside the car. The contoured sliding roof has been further optimised on the new 5 Series Sedan in terms of both size and function compared with a conventional glass roof, the glass panel now measuring 60 cm/23.6 in length and 92 cm/36.2 in width, with an opening of 39 cm/15.4.

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10. Specifications. BMW 523i Sedan, BMW 528i Sedan.
BMW 523i Body No of doors/seats Length/width/height (unladen) Wheelbase Track, front/rear Ground clearance Turning circle Tank capacity Cooling system incl heater Engine oil1) Weight, unladen, to DIN/EU Max load to DIN Max permissible Max axle load, front/rear Max trailer load (12%), braked/unbraked Max roofload/max towbar dwnl Luggage comp capacity Air resistance Power Unit Config/No of cyls/valves Engine technology

BMW 528i

mm mm mm mm m app ltr ltr ltr kg kg kg kg kg kg ltr Cd x A
4// 1860 / 1600 / 11.9.0 6./ 1700 (1650 / 1725) (2260) 1070 / 1265 (1070 /1270) 1900 / 750 (2000 / 750) 100/0.28 x 2.35
4// 1860 / 1600 / 11.9.0 6./ 1710 (1655 / 1730) (2265) 1070 / 1265 (1070 / 1270) 2000 / 750 100/0.28 x 2.35
Capacity, effective Stroke / bore Compression ratio Fuel grade Max output at Max torque At Electrical System Battery/installation Alternator Driving Dynamics and Safety Suspension, front Suspension, rear Brakes, front Diameter Brakes, rear Diameter Driving stability systems
cc mm :1 kW/hp rpm Nm/lb-ft rpm
Straight-six / 4 Direct fuel injection (High Precision Injection), lean-burn 2996 88.0 / 85.0 12.0 min RON / 270/199 1500-4250
Straight-six / 4 Direct fuel injection (High Precision Injection), lean-burn 2996 88.0 / 85.0 12.0 min RON / 310/228 2600-5000

Ah/ A/W

80 (90) / luggage comp 210 / 2940

Safety equipment

Double track control arm axle with separate lower track arm level, aluminium, small steering roll radius, anti-dive Integral-V multi-arm axle, aluminium, with steering function, anti-squat and anti-dive, double acoustic separation Single-piston aluminium swing-calliper disc brakes in frame structure mm 330 x 24 / inner-vented 348 x 30 / inner-vented Single-piston aluminium swing-calliper disc brakes mm 330 x 20 / inner-vented 330 x 20 / inner-vented Standard: DSC incl ABS and DTC Dynamic Traction Control, CBC Cornering Brake Control, DBC Dynamic Brake Control, Dry Braking function, Fading Compensation, Start-Off Assistant; optional: Adaptive Drive Standard: airbags for driver and front passenger, side airbags for driver and front passenger, head airbags for front and rear seats, three-point inertia-reel belts on all seats with belt stopper, belt tightener and belt force limiter at the front, crash-activated headrests at the front, crash sensors, Tyre Defect Indicator Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Servotronic; optional: Integral Active Steering 17.1 17.1 225/55 R17 97W 225/55 R17 97W 8J x 17 light-alloy 8J x 17 light-alloy
Steering Steering transmission, overall Tyres, front/rear Rims, front/rear :1

ltr/100 km ltr/100 km ltr/100 km g/km
11.8 (11.9) 6.6 (6.4) 8.5 (8.4) 199 (195) EU5

15.4 7.5 10.EU5

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BMW 520d Sedan, BMW 525d Sedan, BMW 530d Sedan.
BMW 520d Body No of doors/seats Length/width/height (unladen) Wheelbase Track, front/rear Ground clearance Turning circle Tank capacity Cooling system incl heater Engine oil1) Weight, unladen, to DIN/EU Max load to DIN Max permissible Max axle load, front/rear Max trailer load (12%), braked/unbraked Max roofload/max towbar dwnl Luggage comp capacity Air resistance Power Unit Config/No of cyls/valves Engine technology

BMW 525d

BMW 530d
4// 1860 / 1600 / 11.7.0 5./ 1715 (1645 / 1720) (2255) 1060 / / 750 100/0.28 x 2.35
4// 1860 / 1600 / 11.8.0 7./ 1765 (1705 / 1780) (2315) 1100 / 1280 (1100 / 1285) 2000 / 750 100/0.28 x 2.35
4// 1860 / 1600 / 11.8.0 7./ 1790 (1720 /1795) (2330) 1125 / / 750 100/0.28 x 2.35
Straight-four / 4 Common-rail direct fuel injection, turbocharger with variable intake geometry cc mm :1 kW/hp rpm Nm/lb-ft rpm 1995 90.0 / 84.0 16.5 Diesel 135 / 380/280 1900-2750
Straight-six / 4 Common-rail direct fuel injection, turbocharger with variable intake geometry 2993 90.0 / 84.0 16.5 Diesel 150 / (3750) 450/332 1750-2500
Straight-six / 4 Common-rail direct fuel injection, turbocharger with variable intake geometry 2993 90.0 / 84.0 16.5 Diesel 180 / 540/398 1750-3000
80 (90) / luggage comp 180 / 2520
90 / luggage comp 180 / 2520
Double track control arm axle with separate lower track arm level, aluminium, small steering roll radius, anti-dive Integral-V multi-arm axle, aluminium, with steering function, anti-squat and anti-dive, double acoustic separation Single-piston aluminium swing-calliper disc brakes in frame structure mm 330 x 24 / inner-vented 330 x 24 / inner-vented 330 x 24 / inner-vented Single-piston swing-calliper disc brakes mm 330 x 20 / inner-vented 330 x 20 / inner-vented 330 x 20 / inner-vented Standard: DSC incl ABS and DTC Dynamic Traction Control, CBC Cornering Brake Control, DBC Dynamic Brake Control, Dry Braking function, Fading Compensation, Start-Off Assistant; optional: Adaptive Drive Standard: airbags for driver and front passenger, side airbags for driver and front passenger, head airbags for front and rear seats, three-point inertia-reel belts on all seats with belt stopper, belt tightener and belt force limiter at the front, crash-activated headrests at the front, crash sensors, Tyre Defect Indicator Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Servotronic; optional: Integral Active Steering 17.1 17.1 17.1 225/55 R17 97W 225/55 R17 97W 225/55 R17 97W 8J x 17 light-alloy 8J x 17 light-alloy 8J x 17 light-alloy