2012 BMW 5 Series Sedan

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2012 BMW 5 Series Sedan

Summary

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A mid-size luxury sedan with seating for five, the 2012 BMW 5 Series is available with either FWD or AWD. Engines consist of an inline 3.0-liter V6 (240 hp), 3.0-liter twin turbocharged V6 (300 hp), and a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine (400 hp) capable of a 0-60 time of 5.0 seconds. An 8-speed automatic transmission enables the 5-series to achieve fuel mileage within an EPA estimated range of 15 mpg city to 34 mpg highway, depending on engine selection. Features include glass sunroof, dual-zone climate controls, iPod/iPhone integration, USB connection, navigation system, heated front seats, premium sound, and rear-seat entertainment system. Safety is comprised of anti-lock braking, advanced airbags, emergency brake assist, stability control, traction control, brake drying, and tire pressure monitoring, rearview camera, and night vision with pedestrian detection. The 5 Series is backed by a 4-year/50,000-mile warranty.

Benefits of Driving a 2012 BMW 5 Series Sedan

The 5-Series lineup of models offers athletic and surefooted sedans that also offer a surprising level of comfort inside. Technology is also a strong point in the 5-Series, with performance and safety standouts such as Active Steering, Active Roll Stabilization and a night vision system. The 5-series Grand Turismo Wagon is a very fashionable and fun-to-drive alternative to a sport-utility vehicle.

What's new for 2012?

Following a significant redesign last year, the BMW 5-series enters 2012 largely unchanged, though the 528i replaces its inline-6 with a turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder, which produces 240 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The unit is mated to an 8-speed automatic. BMW xDrive is also now available on the 528i.

Model Strengths

• Athletic handling
• superior ride quality
• understated styling
• powerful and refined engines
• impressive high-tech features

Model Review

For 2012, the BMW 5-Series is offered with three different engines--designated by the models 528, 535 and 550. A 240-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder is standard on 528 models; 535 models get a turbocharged 3.0l six. A twin-turbo 4.4L V8 engine making 407 horsepower powers the 550. All three models are offered with rear-wheel or xDrive all-wheel drive. The 535 and 550 models come with a standard 6-speed manual transmission, while the 528 is offered with a new 8-speed automatic transmission with taller overdrive gears aimed at offering higher fuel economy. The 5-Series also includes BMW's Brake Energy Regeneration system, which charges the battery when the car is decelerating or braking, rather than running the alternator all the time.

2012 BMW 5 Series Sedan

2012 BMW 5 Series Sedan

Safety Ratings What do the Safety Ratings mean? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) performs independent crash testing of new vehicles and then assigns them a score based on their performance. The overall crash test rating is based on how a vehicle performs in the following tests: Driver Crash Grade: Measures the chance of a serious injury to a crash test dummy that is placed in a driver's seat and driven into a fixed barrier at 35 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less chance of injury. Passenger Crash Grade: Similar to the driver crash grade, only now the focus is on the passenger. Rollover Resistance: Simulates an emergency lane change to measure the likelihood of a vehicle rolling over. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less risk of rollover. Side Impact Crash Test - Front: Focuses on the front side of a vehicle. It simulates crashes that can occur in intersections by striking a 3,015-pound weight against the side of a vehicle at 38.5 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 5 percent or less chance of injury. Side Impact Crash Test - Rear: Similar to the front side impact test only now the focus is on the rear passenger.
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Safety Features & Equipment

2012 BMW 5 Series Sedan

4dr Sdn 550i xDrive AWD

2012 BMW 5 Series Sedan

4dr Sdn 550i xDrive AWD