2011 BMW 5 Series

Following an earlier image leak, BMW has officially taken the wraps off the all-new 2011 5-Series Sedan. The 2011 model marks the sixth-generation of the venerable sports sedan. The 2011 BMW 5-Series Sedan will make its public debut at next month’s LA Show.


Developed under the codename “F10,” the 2011 BMW 5-Series softens the harder lines of the current E60 with more conventional-looking headlights and a cleaner front-end design. New European pedestrian safety standards are expected to drastically alter the design of many European cars for the worse, but BMW has managed to maintain its classic twin-kidney grille design with the new 5-Series while simultaneously reducing the length of the front overhang.


As is typical of most recent BMW redesigns, this 5-Series adds some space between the wheels by extending the wheelbase nearly 10 centimeters and widening the track. The car’s overall length has grown by less than 2 centimeters, while its height is slightly reduced and its width increased by a fraction. A set of 17-inch wheels are the smallest available with 18- and 19-inch wheels optional.


From launch the 2011 5-Series will offer one eight-cylinder and three six-cylinder gas engine options. Two diesel six-cylinder models will also be available.

The range-topping 550i model comes packing a 407 horsepower version of BMW’s turbocharged V8. As expected, BMW’s 306 horsepower turbocharged inline-six will be available in the 535i model. A 530d model is also be available — featuring a 245 horsepower diesel engine — should BMW decide to bring it to the U.S. The 258 horsepower 528i will be the entry-level model in the U.S.

Additionally, BMW will launch two four-cylinder diesel 5-Series models in Europe, with the most fuel efficient version being the 47 mpg (U.S.) 520d.

The next-generation 5-Series features an eight-speed automatic transmission with an all-wheel drive optional. The new 5 will also have Park Distance Control and an around view monitor system, similar to Infiniti’s Around View Monitor


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BMW 550i
- V8 petrol engine with TwinPower Turbo and High Precision Injection
- Capacity: 4,395 cc, max output: 300 kW from 5,500 – 6,400 rpm
- Max torque: 600 Nm/442 lb-ft from 1,750 – 4,500 rpm
- Acceleration: 0 – 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds
- Top speed: 250 km/h
- Average fuel consumption to the EU standard:
- 10.4 ltr/100 km
- CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 243 g/km,
- full compliance with the EU5 emission standard.

BMW 535i
- Straight-six petrol engine with TwinPower Turbo,
- High Precision Injection and VALVETRONIC
- Capacity: 2,979 cc, max output: 225 kW at 5,800 rpm
- Max torque: 400 Nm from 1,200 – 5,000 rpm
- Acceleration: 0 – 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds
- Top speed: 250 km/h
- Average fuel consumption to the EU standard:
- 8.4 ltr/100 km
- CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 195 g/km
- full compliance with the EU5 emission standard.

BMW 528i
- Straight-six petrol engine with bi-VANOS and VALVETRONIC
- Capacity: 2,996 cc, max output: 190 kW at 6,600 rpm
- Max torque: 300 Nm from 2,600 – 5,000 rpm
- Acceleration: 0 – 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds
- Top speed: 250 km/h
- Average fuel consumption to the EU standard:
- 7.6 ltr/100 km,
- CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 178 g/km,
- full compliance with the EU5 emission standard.

BMW 523i
- Straight-six petrol engine with bi-VANOS and VALVETRONIC
- Capacity: 2,996 cc, max output: 150 kW at 6,100 rpm
- Max torque: 270 Nm from 1,500 – 4,250 rpm Acceleration: 0 – 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds Top speed: 234 km/h
- Average fuel consumption to the EU standard:
- 7.6 ltr/100 km
- CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 177 g/km,
- full compliance with the EU5 emission standard.

BMW 530d
- Straight-six diesel with aluminium crankcase,
- turbocharger with variable turbine geometry and common-rail direct fuel injection (piezo-injectors, max injection pressure 1,800 bar)
- Capacity: 2, 993 cc, max output: 180 kW at 4,000 rpm Max torque: 540 Nm from 1,750 – 3,000 rpm
- cceleration: 0 – 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds Top speed: 250 km/h
- verage fuel consumption to the EU standard: 6.2 ltr/100 km
- O2 emissions to the EU standard:
- 162 g/km,
- full compliance with the EU5 emission standard.

BMW 520d
- Straight-four diesel with aluminium crankcase, turbocharger with variable turbine geometry and common-rail direct fuel injection
- (magnetic valve injectors, max injection pressure 1,800 bar)
- Capacity: 1,995 cc, max output: 135 kW at 4,000 rpm Max torque: 380 Nm from 1,900 – 2, 750 rpm
- Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 8.1 seconds (provisional),
- Top speed: 225 km/h (provisional)
- Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 5.2 ltr/100 km
- CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 137 g/km (provisional),
- full compliance with the EU5 emission standard.