The 6th Generation BMW 5-Series was introduced in 2010. The car featured a drastic change in the design language that ditched the previous controversial styling set the trend for the design languages of other models in BMW range. The 6th Generation BMW 5-Series features slightly larger exterior dimensions compared to the previous 5th Generation BMW 5-Series, it also features a great amount of interior space and boot capacity. In Pakistan 6th Generation is offered in only one model 528i but 535i, 525d, 550i and Active Hybrid 5 are also being imported. The price of the BMW 5-Series 6th Generation is fairly competitive when compared to other models in the same class. BMW halted the production of 5 series in 2017 with the arrival of new 7th generation.
Exterior
The 6th Generation BMW 5-Series featured a brand new design language while still keeping the same familiar shape of the previous 5th Generation 5-Series. The front features sleek, angular side swept headlights with daytime running lights, the iconic BMW kidney grille, a large front bumper with a trapezium styled air intake and standard circular fog lights. Options include adaptive full LED headlights and the M-Sport package. All variants of the BMW 5-Seires feature identical styling in every aspect. The rear end features large aggressively styled LED taillights with a standard case rear bumper. The overall exterior of 6th Generation BMW 5-Series features restrained styling with elegant styling cues.
Interior
The interior of the 6th Generation BMW 5-Series compromises of a choice between dark wood, aluminum, and anthracite wood trim pieces. The front and rear seats are covered in cinnamon brown, Mocha Nappa, Black Dakota, Beige and ivory white leather. Standard features include power windows, 4-zone climate control, electric front seats, satellite navigation, a 10-speaker 180 watts stereo speaker system with AUX, CD, USB and Bluetooth input, 12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet, cruise control, multifunction steering wheel, rearview camera, automatic headlights and widescreen wipers and the iDrive system. Options include a choice between piano black or dark red sycamore wood trim, a choice between amaro brown, silk gray, champagne, nutmeg, individual platinum and cashmere beige premium leather upholstery, heated front seats and rear seats, heated steering wheel, active driving assistant, side and top view cameras, heads up display, soft-close automatic doors, front ventilated seats, bang and Olufsen sound system, rear seat entertainment system, night vision with pedestrian detection, power rear sunshade and rear side window shades and ceramic controls. The overall interior of the 6th Generation BMW 5-Series is very spacious, luxurious and practical while still featuring BMWs familiar interior design language.
Engine
Engine
(528i) 2.0 Liter DOHC 16-Valve Inline-4
(535i) 3.0 Liter DOHC 24-Valve Inline-6
(525d) 3.0 Liter DOHC 24-Vale Inline-6 Diesel
(550i) 4.4 Liter DOHC 32-Valve V8
(Active Hybrid 5) 3.0 Liter 24-Valve Inline-6
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
Mileage
The BMW 5 Series 6th Generation can achieve an average of between 12KM/L to 35KM/L making for an estimated driving range of between 720KM to 2100KM from the sedans 60-liter fuel tank.
Competitor
The main competitors of the BMW 5-Series 6th Generation are the Mercedes E-Class, Audi A6, Porsche Panamera, Tesla Model S and the Mercedes CLS.
Specifications
(528i) 2.0 Liter DOHC 16-Valve Inline-4 241bhp @5000RPM, 350 NM@1450RPM
(535i) 3.0 Liter DOHC 24-Valve Inline-6 302bhp @5800RPM, 400 NM@1300RPM
(525d) 3.0 Liter DOHC 24-Vale Inline-6 Diesel 255bhp @4000RPM, 560 NM@1500RPM
(550i) 4.4 Liter DOHC 32-Valve V8 443BHP @5500rpm, 650 NM@2000RPM
(Active Hybrid 5) 3.0 Liter 24-Valve Inline-6 335bhp @5800RPM, 447 NM@1300RPM