| The 2011 BMW 5 Series is the first complete redesign | | | | designs. |
| of the 528i, 535i, and 550i in seven years. The new, | | | | The new BMW 5 Series also returns to a full steel |
| sixth-generation 5 Series is slightly larger than the 2004 | | | | unibody for a more durable exterior—previously, the |
| to 2010 editions. It's more powerful, yet more | | | | 2010 version was manufactured with an entirely |
| fuel-efficient. And with a sleeker appearance and | | | | aluminum front end. The new 5 Series features |
| sportier feel than its predecessors, the 2011 BMW 5 | | | | aluminum doors, hood, and front fenders—a total |
| Series is set to take its place as one of the most | | | | weight savings of about 50 pounds. Its aluminum parts |
| desired sedans on the market. | | | | make the new 5 Series safer and more fuel-efficient, |
| The new BMW 5 Series has been completely | | | | while its restructured steel body makes it 55 percent |
| redesigned in appearance, merging elegance and | | | | stiffer and more resistant to bending forces than the |
| sportiness into a classic, luxury sedan. The dimensions | | | | 2010 5 Series. |
| of the new 5 Series have been stretched—its length | | | | The interior of the new BMW 5 Series has also been |
| has grown by 1.7 inches, to 192.9 inches overall, and the | | | | completely restyled into a more driver-oriented layout. |
| width by 2.5 inches, to 73.2 inches overall. Its increased | | | | Its elegant, long lines and perfectly ergonomic control |
| length and width gives the new 5 Series a more solid | | | | system make the cabin a superb driving environment. |
| and substantial appearance than previous iterations. | | | | The new designs also lengthen the 2011 BMW 5 |
| Under the hood, the new 5 Series boasts a more | | | | Series wheelbase by a significant 3.2 inches—its |
| powerful and efficient engine. The 2011 BMW 5 Series | | | | 116.9-inch wheelbase is longer than any competitor and |
| 535i has a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder engine | | | | minimizes the front and rear overhangs to create a |
| that produces 306 horsepower (an improvement over | | | | near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution. Overall, the |
| the 2010 535i). Even more impressive, the new BMW | | | | restructured 5 Series body adds to the refreshing |
| 528i has a 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder at 258 horsepower | | | | sporty feel of this performance sedan while increasing |
| (an increase of 28 horsepower from the 2010 528i). | | | | cabin width and leg room. |
| The new BMW 550i model has a V-8 engine and has | | | | The new 2011 BMW 5 Series is both better looking |
| been revamped with a twin-turbo 4.4-liter for around | | | | and more capable than its predecessors. It sets the |
| 407 horsepower. The new BMW 5 Series' | | | | bar for luxury in driving, while preserving fuel-efficiency |
| turbocharged engines allow for a swift ride that is | | | | and safety at the same time. With a bolder exterior |
| more effortless than previous versions, while drivers | | | | and an intuitive, sleek interior, the new BMW 5 Series is |
| are still able to feel the road – a trademark of | | | | sure to dazzle drivers as it takes the stage in the |
| BMW's award-winning suspension and handling | | | | American auto market this June. |