BMW 5 Series Sedan

Overview

Introduction

From cars to luxury cars the German automaker BMW have mastered the art of imparting a gracious luxury to their innovations. A long-run successor of the company is BMW 5 Series, which is an executive/mid-size luxury car manufactured by the German automaker BMW since 1972. The series enjoys the glory of being the second best-selling model after the 3 Series and is presently flourishing in its sixth generation with two body styles- the Sedan and Touring body styles. The car is available in its astounding sedan model for the UAE markets.

Interior

Interior

Step in the cabins of the car and you will get mesmerized by the captivating essence poured-in by the ultra-luxurious leather-wrapped seats and the perfectly-configured cockpit. The driver is gifted with an immense driving pleasure in the form of an ergonomically designed control panel which can be used intuitively, driver-oriented centre console and multifunctional instrument display in Black Panel Technology with 10.2 inch screen and the leather dressed 3-spoke multi-functional steering wheel. The pleasurable ambiance the cabins features in the well-crafted cabins embeds a plethora of features including a heads-up display, automatic climate control system, two 9.2-inch tilt adjustable color-screens to add to the entertainment for the rear passengers, the Bang & Olufsen high-end Surround Sound system with 16 speakers and the comfort added by the convenient storage compartments, armrests and headrests. The car also features a delightful head and leg room with a cargo volume of 396-litres.

Exterior

Exterior

Flowing from the classy lengthened bonnet, through the aerodynamic grooves to the sporty rears the car never misses to steal a large number of fascinating glances at each road appearance. The dominating and eye-catching kidney grille with the shining chromed face, new optional LED headlights and the exclusive air vent design with the commanding wide front bumpers pours a self-confident elegance in the front look of the car. The sleek silhouette design of the car graciously compliments its long wheel base with the side appearance accentuated by the striking and spectacular 18 inch light alloy wheels. The rear of the car incorporates a sporty resemblance with the new L-shaped rear lamps and the well-tweaked rear spoiler and rear bumper. The low and elongated appearance of the car is a conduct of the exterior dimensioning of the car, which read 4907mm x 1860mm x 1462mm. (L x W x H)

Engine Performance

Engine, Mileage and Variants

BMW 5 Series Sedan respects your individuality by presenting you a whole lot of 7 exclusive variants to choose from, these variants are – the Sedan 520i, 528i, 535i and 550i with the xDrive models for the 528i, 535i and 550i variants. The most dynamic of all the variants is the Sedan 550i xDrive variant, which is poured-in life by a 4395cc 8-cylinder 32-valve BMW TwinPower Turbo petrol engine integrated with two turbochargers, Valvetronic, double-Vanos and petrol direct High Precision injection to extract every unit of energy from fuel and using it efficiently thereby squeezing out a maximum power output measuring 449 hp between 5500 to 6000 rpm alongside a torque of 650Nm between 2000 to 4500 rpm. This dynamically impressive engine hugs a 8-speed automatic transmission, which collectively with the engine projects the car to achieve 100km/h of speed from naught in just 4.4 seconds. The technologies integrated with the engine keeps it well in the limits with a fuel economy of 9.2 to 9.3 L/100km.

Braking Safety

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous

Along with all these luxuries the enchanting sedan keeps a hand of assurance on your heart with an extensive list of safety features. This list comprises of features like the purely dependable stability assists, braking assists with Anti-Lock Braking System and Electronic Brake-Force Distribution, anti-dazzle high-beam assistant, parking assistant, head-up display, all-surround camera systems, active protection system which enables reversible pretensioning of seatbelts and emergency braking at high speed or critical conditions. The car encases a braking system consisting of front and rear disc brakes, which fetches an efficient retardation and controlling for the car.

Verdict

Luxury, dynamism and safety are all capsuled and wrapped aesthetically in the form of BMW 5 Series Sedan with the cargo volume falling on the small side for the class. It is safe to say that BMW 5 Series Sedan is one of the leading upper-luxury segment drives of the world and it is all credits to the consistent efforts of BMW to make it a flagship drive.