2024 BMW 5-Series
00:00 Exterior
02:20 Trunk
02:59 Exterior pt2
03:44 Interior
06:04 Steering wheel, sun roof, interface
07:12 Interior pt2
09:46 Engine
10:22 Dynamic 360 view
Overview
The 5-series has long served as BMW's middle-child sedan, offering a just-right size for buyers who can't fit a 7-series in their parking spot and for whom the 3-series feels a bit too cramped. The upcoming new generation of the 5-series doesn't deviate from this Goldilocks storyline, and it offers a spacious cabin filled with luxuries. The 5-series's new digital dashboard features BMW's iDrive 8.5 interface, and the company's hands-free driver-assistance system is available, too. Our chief complaint about the previous-generation 5 was that it sacrificed some of its athletic road manners in the name of comfort, but BMW has figured out a way to engineer some of that driver-first ethos back into its sedans. Although the current 5-series is still relatively fresh, receiving its most recent revision only a couple of years ago, this ground-up redesign is intended to keep it competitive against rivals such as the Audi A6, the Genesis G80, and the Mercedes-Benz E-class-the last of which has also been fully redesigned this year.
What's New for 2024?
BMW is preparing the next-generation 5-series sedan together with an all-electric i5 variant as well as the performance-oriented M5 sports sedan. Look for the new four-door on dealer lots in early 2024.
Although the 5-series has been redesigned for 2024, it's offered with familiar powertrains and trim levels, starting with an entry-level 530i model. But our favorite setup in the last-generation model was the inline-six 540i, and we're inclined to recommend that one again.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
For 2024, the 5-series is offered in 530i and 540i guises, with the 530i getting a 255-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and either rear- or all-wheel drive. The 540i comes with all-wheel drive standard as well as a 375-hp turbocharged inline-six. Both are augmented by a 48-volt hybrid system. At our test track, the all-wheel drive 530i xDrive hit 60 mph in 5.5 seconds. BMW says the 540i should be powerful enough to hit 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. A plug-in hybrid 550e model-powered by an inline-six and an electric motor that combine for 483 horsepower-will join the lineup for the 2025 model year. The ride is smooth but the 530i still provides a sense of subtle athleticism. Cornering grip is generous, especially with the M Sport package's upgraded suspension. Speaking of the M Sport package, it also adds better brakes, which resulted in a heroic 156-foot stop from 70 mph at our test track. When we have the chance to test the 540i and 550e models, we'll update this story with test results and driving impressions.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
Interior dimensions have increased a bit, so there should be plenty of room for adult riders to get comfortable in the front and rear seats of the 5-series, and the cabin looks appropriately deluxe. While genuine leather upholstery remains an option, BMW has included a vegan-friendly option called Veganza this time around. All models come with an automatic climate control system with vents that are cleverly integrated into the dashboard design to hide them from view. A tilt-and-slide sunroof is standard, but you can also opt for a large, fixed glass roof that extends into the rear seat area. The optional Luxury Seating package adds heated and ventilated front seats with more power adjustments and a massage feature; the Premium package adds a heated steering wheel, a head-up display, and more; and the Executive package adds the panoramic glass roof as well as power rear sunshade, glass interior controls, and an interior camera.
Überblick
Der 5er diente lange Zeit als Mittelklasse-Limousine von BMW und bietet genau die richtige Größe für Käufer, die keinen Platz für einen 7er auf ihrem Parkplatz haben und denen der 3er etwas zu eng vorkommt. Die kommende neue Generation der 5er-Serie weicht nicht von dieser Goldlöckchen-Geschichte ab und bietet einen geräumigen Innenraum voller Luxus. Das neue digitale Armaturenbrett der 5er-Reihe verfügt über die iDrive 8.5-Schnittstelle von BMW, und das freihändige Fahrerassistenzsystem des Unternehmens ist ebenfalls verfügbar. Unsere Hauptbeschwerde über die vorherige 5er-Generation war, dass sie im Namen des Komforts einiges von ihrem athletischen Straßenverhalten geopfert hat, aber BMW hat einen Weg gefunden, etwas von diesem fahrerorientierten Ethos wieder in seine Limousinen zu integrieren. Obwohl die aktuelle 5er-Reihe noch relativ frisch ist und ihre letzte Überarbeitung erst vor ein paar Jahren erhielt , soll diese grundlegende Neugestaltung sie im Vergleich zu Konkurrenten wie dem Audi A6 , dem Genesis G80 und dem Mercedes konkurrenzfähig halten. Benz E-Klasse - auch die letzte wurde in diesem Jahr komplett neu gestaltet.
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