According to reviews from magazines and users, the Series 5 is considered BMW ‘s most balanced sedan in terms of comfort and driving feel . In addition, beautiful design and luxurious interior are also things that make the car stand out.
First BMW 5 Series: 1972 – 1981
BMW Series 5 is a sedan first launched in 1972, the car is the successor of the BMW 1500. Series 5 is the second best-selling model of the German automaker.
The number ‘5’ represents BMW’s 5th “New Class” platform. The car was designed by Paul Bracq and Pietro Frua. In 1979, a high-performance variant of the car, the M535i, was born, developed under the supervision of the BMW Motorsport GmbH branch and considered the predecessor of the later M5 variant. This car uses a 3.5L engine with 218 horsepower and comes with a 5-speed manual transmission.
Second generation BMW 5 Series: 1981 – 1988
E28 is the second generation of BMW Series 5 launched in 1981 with a sedan design. Initially, the car was introduced with 2 engine options: 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder.
In 1983, the diesel engine first appeared on the Series 5. This was the first Series 5 to have a center console tilted towards the driver and optional anti-lock brakes. From the E28, all generations of the 5 Series will include an “M” version, called the BMW M5.
The 2nd generation of Series 5 introduced in 1981 applied a new structure, helping the car lose more than 90 kg. Not only that, this second generation also reduces air resistance by 12%, reaching 0.385Cd thanks to its softer design. 1983 was an important milestone when the 524td was the first Series 5 equipped with a diesel engine with a capacity of 2.4L, 115 horsepower and only needed 7.1 liters of fuel for each 100km distance.
Third generation BMW 5 Series: 1988 – 1995
The third generation BMW 5 Series (E34) continues to be launched with a sedan body style. By 1990, the car was expanded to include the “Touring” wagon body style.
This is the first 5 Series to feature a wagon body style, four-wheel drive and a V8 engine. It also comes equipped with stability control, traction control, a six-speed manual transmission and adjustable shock absorbers.
There are many engine options available including 4-cylinder, 6-cylinder and V8 gasoline engines, in addition to a 6-cylinder diesel engine.
The third generation 5 Series was the first model to have a wagon body style
In early 1988, the 3rd generation BMW 5 Series had a major change when using the chassis inherited from the 7-Series. The appearance design is also smoother, improving the wind resistance coefficient. The third generation M5 variant debuted in the summer of the same year, equipped with an engine of up to 315 horsepower. In 1992, the automaker redesigned the M5, upgrading the engine to 340 horsepower, and then just 2 years later, the transmission switched to a 6-speed.
Fourth generation BMW 5 Series: 1995 – 2003
At the 1995 Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW introduced the fourth generation of the Series 5. In addition to the sedan body style, the fourth generation BMW Series 5 (E39) was also launched with a wagon variant in 1996.
The E39 is the first 5 Series version to use aluminum alloy components in the front suspension to reduce weight. And also the first Series 5 to have a 4-cylinder diesel engine. Unlike its predecessor, the E34, and its successor, the E60, the E39 does not have four-wheel drive.
The car became larger in size and added the option of air suspension for customers who wanted a smoother car. By 1997, a light armored version of the 540i was announced, the vehicle weighed only 165kg more than a standard Series 5. In 1998, the M5 variant was launched with a 5.0L V8 engine with electronic throttle control.
The fifth BMW 5 Series model year: 2003 – 2010
The E60/61 is the fifth generation of the 5 Series, produced from 2003 to 2010. The body styles of the product line are: 4-door sedan (E60), 5-door wagon (E61)
The E60 generation introduced many new features to the Series 5, including: iDrive, touchscreen display, adaptive cruise control, active steering and voice control. The car is equipped with a turbocharged gasoline engine, 6-speed automatic transmission and regenerative brakes. Safety features equipped for the E60 include adaptive headlights, active headrests, lane departure warning and high-intensity emergency brake lights.
The BMW 5 Series E60 first appeared in 2003 with many engine options, including 6 gasoline engines and 4 diesel engines. At the forefront is the 5.0L V10 engine equipped on the M5, with a capacity of 507 horsepower. Starting in 2007, the automaker applied BMW Efficient Dynamics technology to the 5 Series, including airflow control through the grille, gearshift warning and brake energy regeneration.
BMW 5 Series model six: 2010 – 2016
The F10 is the first 5 Series to offer a hybrid drivetrain, turbocharged V8 engine, 8-speed automatic transmission, dual-clutch transmission, active rear-wheel steering (called “Integral Active Driving”) , electric power steering system, LCD instrument cluster and automatic parking assistance system.
The car is equipped with a twin-turbo V8 engine with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. This was the first car to use a turbocharged engine.
Until 2010, the 6th generation of the 5 Series saw the addition of a Gran Turismo variant to the product line-up. Meanwhile, the F10 series extended wheelbase version was also added, but only sold in certain markets. Regarding changes, the F10 has been upgraded to the suspension system level. While the appearance is criticized for being too similar to the “junior” 3-Series.
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BMW 5 Series model seven: 2016 – present
The 7th generation of luxury sedans from the German automaker – Series 5 2016 is favored with beautiful words thanks to its meticulous design and equipment with modern technology.
In terms of design, the car has a luxurious and poised style. Very small details are skillfully refined to create a unified, sophisticated and harmonious whole. The car is supplemented with a strong character thanks to embossed angular lines on the body, extending to the head and converging on the characteristic kidney-shaped grille. On both sides are modern and eye-catching LED headlights, making the front of the car stand out and attractive.
The interior is designed to be comfortable and luxurious with an impressive lighting system and bright and warm red-orange tones. Along with the luxurious interior space are high-end features such as a wifi internet connection system, an audio connection port that supports listening to music via USB, and sunshades on both sides and rear to create privacy for passengers.
To optimize the experience, in addition to the 4-cylinder twin-turbo engine integrated with Twin Power Turbo technology, the car is also equipped with the superior ECO PRO driving mode. This is considered one of the high-end driving modes favored by luxury passengers.
BMW Series 5 is equipped with vehicle stability system and traction control, anti-lock brakes, airbags around the car, parking assist, moving person detection, lane departure warning,…