BMW 5 Series Sedan

Introduction :

BMW 5 series was introduced as the executive mid size luxury car in 1972. The car has taken its six incarnation where it is sold in sedan silhouette. It is BMW's best selling car after 3 series and produced 50% of the profit for BMW in 2010. The mid size luxury sedan comes powered with numerous engine in its various tones that deliver a perfect blend of high power and decent fuel economy. BMW 5 series is available in 2 variants namely luxury, which impresses with its luxury and classical design, and modern that creates a sense of timeless modernity.

Engine, Mileage and its variants :

The mid size luxury sedan is empowered with numerous engine in its various tones. BMW 5 Series comes packed with 2.0 litre, 3.0 litre and 4.4 litre petrol engines and 2.0 litre and 3.0 litre diesel engines. The most powerful 4.4 litre petrol engine can churn out a maximum power of 330 kW at 5500-6000 rpm coupled with a humongous torque of 650 Nm at 2000-4500 rpm. With this engine, you won't mind being Schumacher on empty stretches. BMW 5 Series 550i can dispatch 0-100 km/hr in mere 4.4 seconds. The 2.0 litre diesel engine can deliver a mileage of 4.5 l/100km which is an exceptional figure for a car of this segment.

Exterior :

BMW 5 Series has kept alive the basic folklore of the German company by providing dynamic demeanor and elite aesthetics to the car. The low sporty front, the new link between the stylish headlights and the wide BMW kidney grille is captivating. The aerodynamic side profile in harmonics with the sporty rear gives the car a touch of sophistication. The elongated bonnet alongwith the plunging roof line till the rear mirror is a masterpiece work. The BMW luxury line sets its focus on the elite character of BMW and provides dynamic crease lines to the side profile. The cynosure of attraction is the gracefully designed kidney grilles which couple with the front optics and give an elegant look to the car. BMW 5 Series rests on overall dimensions of 4907 mm x 1860 mm x 1462 mm (L x W x H) with an appreciable wheelbase of 2968 mm.

Interior :

The German automakers have designed the interiors in such a way that aggrandizes the driving experience alongwith a supreme comfort and is a perfect amalgamation of modern design and ample cabin space, thanks to high grade materials and consummate finish throughout the cabin. Every corner has been optimally utilized and the passenger compartment has been ergonomically designed in a way that gives easy access to all the control functions on the dashboard. In the centre of the instrument panel lies the ConnectedDrive Services which can provide various relevant information. Balance and contemporary touch are the crux of the BMW Modern line cars. A large wheelbase makes the car quite spacious and makes provision for ample of cabin space inside. BMW 5 series offers a boot space of 520 litres and this figure increases manifold with the 40/20/40 split.

Safety, Brakes and Miscellaneous :

BMW 5 series is one of the most easy to handle cars you will ever lay your hands on. The car has been employed with Adaptive M suspension with damper control that allows you to choose between the standard or dynamic suspension configurations. The 8 speed automatic transmission offers incredibly swift gear changes and also reduces noises at high speeds. The car has been embedded with optimally situated airbags that ensures maximum safety of passengers in case of a collision. Dynamic Stability Control(DSC) and Cornering Brake Control (CBC) give a superior adhesion even on the most wet terrains. The anti-dazzle high beam assistant detects other vehicles on the road and selectively excludes them from the high beam headlight distribution.

Verdict:

Tighten your seatbelts and pump some extra adrenaline to feel the unmatched dynamism injected in the veins of this rip-roaring sedan. With its ravishing styling, authoritative handling, and the well talked about power values, there is nothing in the car that could be hated.