| Manufacturer | BMW and BMW Brilliance |
|---|---|
| Production | 2010–present |
| Assembly | Dingolfing, Germany Cairo, Egypt Toluca, Mexico[1] Rayong, Thailand Shenyang, China[2] Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia[3][4] Chennai, India Jakarta, Indonesia (Gaya Motor) |
| Predecessor | BMW E60 |
| Body style | 4-door saloon 5-door station wagon 5-door wagon/Liftback |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive |
| Engine | 2.0L TwinPower Turbo 240 PS/260 lb-ft I4 2.5L 177 PS/170 lb-ft I6 2.5L 204 PS/199 lb-ft I6 3.0L 258 PS/228 lb-ft I6 3.0L 272 PS/228 lb-ft I6 3.0L TwinPower Turbo 306 PS/295 lb-ft I6 4.4L Twin Turbo 568 PS/500 lb-ft V8 2.0L Diesel 184 PS/280 lb-ft I4 3.0L Diesel 204 PS/332 lb-ft I6 3.0L Diesel 214 PS/332 lb-ft I6 3.0L Diesel 245 PS/398 lb-ft I6 3.0L Diesel 258 PS/412 lb-ft I6 3.0L Diesel 300 PS/442 lb-ft I6 3.0L Diesel 313 PS/464 lb-ft I6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 8-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,968 mm (116.9 in) |
| Length | 4,899–4,907 mm (192.9–193.2 in) (2011- sedan) |
| Width | 1,860 mm (73.2 in) |
| Height | 1,464–1,464 mm (57.6–57.6 in) (2011-present saloon) |
| Curb weight | unladen, to DIN/EU: 1625-1830 kg/1700-1905 kg |
The sixth generation of the 5-Series (BMW F10)[5] made its debut on 23 November 2009 as a 2010 model.[6] The Station Wagon/Touring version carries the chassis code F11. This chassis is shared with the 7 Series (F01) and the 6 Series (F12).
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It is designed by Adrian van Hooydonk, with a more prominent upright split kidney grille and the absence of the "Bangle butt" rear-end styling of its E60 predecessor. Externally, the car is a more traditional BMWesque design; a far more sober effort after the highly controversial E60. Although it bears some resemblance to the E60 with the wide kidney grilles and a very pronounced Hofmeister kink, the creases in the bonnet and just underneath the door are clearly related to the E39 and other earlier 5 series models. Inside marks the return of the centre console being clearly angled towards the driver, another marked change from its immediate predecessor which was noted for its non traditional BMW design.[7][8] However, opinion is divided, as a reviewer described the F10 as too bland and conservative, compared to the E60 predecessor, as well too much resemblance to the E90 3-Series.[9]
The F10 shares a platform with the BMW 7 Series (F01). Improvements over the E60-generation 5-series include a front dual ball joint short-long arm suspension, and rear multilink suspension.
The F10 has, for the European market at least, a choice of seven engines: the N63 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 topping the range in the 550i, followed by a trio of straight-6 petrols. BMW has retained, for the time being at least, a trio of straight-6 engines, completing the petrol engine range. Straight six engines offer superior refinement over their four-cylinder counterparts, as well as being the trademark BMW engine which has featured in many of the company's most successful cars: the E28 and E34 M5, E36 and E46 M3, plus the iconic BMW E26 M1.
The 535i has the 302 bhp (225 kW)/295 lb ft(400 N m) BMW N55 engine which made its debut in the F07 5-series GT, and will shortly find its way into the face-lifted BMW E92 and E93.[10] As before there are two naturally aspirated straight-6 engines; for North America the Valvetronic N52B30 3.0 litres, 240 bhp (179 kW; 243 PS) for the 528i; and in Europe the direct gasoline injection N53 3.0 litres, 258 PS (190 kW; 254 hp) for the 528i, and 3.0 litres and 204 bhp (152 kW; 207 PS) for the 523i, same outputs as the BMW E89 Z4 sDrive23i. In most parts of South East Asia, the 2.5-litre naturally aspirated straight-6 gasoline N52T engine is fitted to the 523i, providing the same power output as the 3.0-litre variant at 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) but slightly lower torque at 250 N·m (180 lb·ft). Another 2.5-litre straight-six engine is available in China. This engine produces 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) and 230 N·m (170 lb·ft) of torque.
The five petrol engines are complemented by three diesel engines. Despite rumours to the contrary,[11] BMW only offers one four-cylinder engine, the 520d. This means that the 525d continues to offer the superior mechanical refinement of a straight six as opposed to the rumoured 523d with four cylinders. The 525d is joined by a 530d; both models use the same BMW N57 3.0-litre engine, the 525d has 204 hp (152 kW) and 450 N m, the 530d with 245 hp (183 kW) and 540 N·m of torque.
There will be a choice of a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission or six-speed manual gearbox for all engines. In North America, the 8-speed automatic is standard equipment, with the 6-speed manual being a no-cost option for the 535i and 550i.
xDrive is available with 528i, 535i, 550i, 525d, 530d and 535d models. It was not available for the entry-level North American model, the 2011 BMW 528i (which had the naturally-aspirated N52 inline-6), however it is again optional with the 2012 BMW 528i and its N20 directly-injected turbocharged inline-4.
The 2012 BMW 528i will swap its Valvetronic N52B30 3.0 litre 240 bhp (179 kW; 243 PS) inline-6 for the new N20 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 which will produce 240 hp (179 kW) at 5000 rpm and 260 lb·ft (350 N·m) of torque from 1250 rpm, and this makes the entire North American 5 Series lineup powered by turbocharged gasoline engines. xDrive will be optional with the 2012 528i.[12][13] Powertrain updates are officially introduced on August 16, 2011 on BMW site. 520i/528i gets N20 inline-4 turbo, 530i remains only naturally aspirated powered 5 series with 3 litre BMW N53 engine. 535i/550i remains the same.[14] Diesel models are also updated, 520d gets Efficient Dynamics Edition while 525d is no longer a 3.0l 6-cyl. but a 2.0l 4-cyl. producing 218 hp. 530d has 13 hp more which results in 258 hp and 535d gets engine from 640d model which results in 313 hp.
There is a long wheel base version of the BMW 5 series which is extended by 5.5 inches and includes a high-comfort rear seat bench developed specifically for this model, Four-zone automatic air conditioning, rear-seat entertainment, and electrically adjustable sunblinds on the rear side windows and a folding table integrated in the backrest of the front passenger’s seat. It is meant to be used as a chauffeured limo type vehicle as an alternative to the more expensive 7 series, which is also longer and wider. The LWB 5 Series was originally meant to be assembled at BMW's Shenyang, China for the Chinese market; now the BMW Mexico plant in Toluca, Mexico also manufactures this model for the Mexican market due to the recent increase in demand for luxury vehicles in Mexico. As of 2011 this model is only available in the Chinese and Mexican markets.
In May 2009, BMW released the official pictures of its production model 5-Series Gran Turismo, which is considered a coupé-like crossover vehicle or station wagon - a blend of different typical body styles. BMW advertises the new 5-Series GT as "The First of its Kind". The 5-Series GT is powered by a single-turbo diesel straight-6 producing 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp), by a single-turbo straight-6 producing 306 PS (225 kW; 302 hp) and a twin-turbo V8 producing 408 PS (300 kW; 402 hp); the latter will give the car a 0-60 mph time of 5.5 seconds. The car receives ZF's new 8-speed serial automatic transmission, along with a new Brake Energy Regeneration system.[15]
BMW has suggested that the new 5-Series GT would replace the 5-Series Touring (wagon) in their North American lineup, due to slow sales of the E61 Touring in the United States, with only 400 sold in 2009. In that country, more M5s and Z8s have been sold than the 535i and 540i wagons, respectively. BMW is targeting annual sales of 4000 to 8000 5 Series GTs.[16]
The F07 Gran Turismo shares the same F01 7 Series-derived platform, powertrain, mechanical package, and dashboard with the F10. However the F07's fascia has different headlights and bumper, with a larger split-kidney grille similar to that of the F01 7 Series. The F07 also has a taller height resulting in a higher center of gravity, its longer length allows for more rear legroom, the rear passenger accommodation has optional "Executive" bucket seats for two instead of the three-seat bench, and it weighs 400 pounds (180 kg) more than the F10. The F07 also features frame-less doors and a double-pane liftgate truck.[17]
The F07 was released before the rest of the next-generation 5-Series lineup. In Canada and the United States, for first half of 2010, the Gran Turismo was sold alongside the outgoing E60 5-Series, until the rollout of the F10 in June 2010.[18]
| Production | 2011- |
|---|---|
| Model years | 2012- |
| Assembly | Dingolfing, Germany |
| Predecessor | E60 M5 |
| Body style | 4-door saloon/sedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | 4.4L (4395cc) V8 Twin Turbo |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual clutch transmission 6-speed manual [19] |
| Wheelbase | 2,964 mm (116.7 in) |
| Length | 4,910 mm (193.3 in) |
| Width | 1,892 mm (74.5 in) |
| Height | 1,451 mm (57.1 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,945 kg (4,288 lb) |
| Related | BMW 5-Series |
| Designer | Adrian van Hooydonk |
The F10 M5 will first be released to the public in the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, and is expected to go on sale in November 2011.[20]
On 15 June 15, 2011, BMW released official info information about new M5.
The car is powered by an upgraded S63tu biturbo 4.4 Litre V8 with twin scroll turbocharging technology, that is found in the BMW X5 M and X6 M. The compression ratio has been raised and the pistons strengthened to cope with the added boost and compression. Equipped with higher lift camshafts and individual throttle bodies for added response, the engine has higher boost at 22 psi (1.5 bar) compared to the S63 unit found in the X5/X6M. Increasingly stringent international CO2 emissions and fuel consumption regulations are cited as the cause of death of the outgoing model's V10 engine, with the new S63tu engine cutting CO2 emissions by 25%. Resultantly the engine produces 560 hp (418 kW) and 680 N·m (500 lb·ft) of torque, with the redline at 7200 rpm. Acceleration to 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) is in 4.4 seconds, and top speed is limited to 250 kilometres per hour (160 mph), with an option to raise this to 305 kilometres per hour (190 mph) by specifying the M-Drivers-Package. Hybrid systems have been ruled out of use on the F10 because of the extra weight they would add to the car.[20]
The car will use a dual clutch transmission, dropping the Getrag SMG III single-clutch 7-speed semi-automatic transmission used in the previous E60 M5.[21] This will be paired with an Active M-Differential with torque vectoring between the rear wheels.
The car is build on modified F10 platform, with a wheelbase which is 11millmetres shorter than the standard 5 series. The brake calipers will be colored blue and standard for all M5s at release. Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres are specified, on standard 19 inch multi spoke or optional 20 inch spilt 5 spoke wheels.
The F10 design was influenced by BMW's EfficientDynamics program to lower the weight of the car. BMW has partnered with carbon fiber manufacturers SGL group, to reduce weight both oevrall and in key components.[22] However, car weight at 1,945 kg (4,288 lb) is 90 kilograms more than previous model. Average fuel consumption is claim to be 9.9 liters, which is 31% less compared to 14.4 liters from V10 powered M5.
While the car’s official world debut was in September 2011 at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the new car made pre-launch appearances at the: M Festival at the Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance race in Germany on June 23; the Goodwood Festival of Speed; and has been shown to select members of the M Driving Experience at the Salzburg Ring in Germany.
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| 1 Series | E81 / E82 / E87 / E88 | F20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compact exec | 3 Series | E21 | E30 | E36 | E46 | E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 | F30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Executive | 5 Series | E12 | E28 | E34 | E39 | E60 / E61 | F10 / F11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Luxury Coupé | 6 Series | E24 | E63 / E64 | F12 / F13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Luxury | 7 Series | E23 | E32 | E38 | E65 / E66 / E67 / E68 | F01 / F02 / F03 / F04 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Roadster | Z Series | E30 (Z1) | E36/7 & E36/8 (Z3) | E85 / E86 (Z4) | E89 (Z4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| M | 1 Series M Coupe | E82 M | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| M3 | E30 M3 | E36 M3 | E46 M3 | E90/92/93 M3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| M5 | E28 M5 | E34 M5 | E39 M5 | E60/61 M5 | F10 M5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| M6 | E24 M635CSi/"M6" | E63/64 M6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| M Roadster | E36/7 (Z3) M | E85 (Z4) M | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| M Coupé | E36/8 M Coupé | E86 M Coupé | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Supercar/GT | E26 (M1) | E31 (8 series) | E52 (Z8) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| X3 | E83 | F25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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