Vehicle Overview

BMW's 5 Series is the automaker's next step up in size and price from BMW's best-selling 3 Series. The top-level 550i is only available as a rear-wheel-drive sedan, unlike other 5 Series that can be had in wagon or all-wheel-drive configurations. The 5 Series competes with luxury sedans like the Audi A6, Lexus GS and Acura RL.

New for 2009

There are minimal changes for 2009. The 5 Series offers a new Google Maps function in navigation-equipped 5 Series; it allows drivers to search through Google Maps for restaurants, gas stations or other businesses.

Exterior

The 5 Series was given a going-over for 2008, when it received minor front, rear and side styling changes.

• Xenon headlights
• Adaptive headlights turn in the direction of the steering wheel
• LED turn signals
• Front and rear parking sensors with graphic display
• Metallic paint
• 17-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Optional 19-inch light-alloy wheels with performance run-flat tires
• Optional headlight washers
• Optional Aero package shares many of the same enhancements of the high-performance M5

Interior

Over the past few model updates, the 5 Series has received larger door pockets and increased storage capacity in the center console.

• Leather trim
• Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
• Auxiliary input for MP3 player
• Push-button start
• Available navigation system with iDrive
• Available head-up display projects car's speed and navigation directions on windshield
• Available heated front and rear seats
• Available HD radio
• Available active cruise control automatically slows car when approaching a slow-moving car

Under the Hood

While other 5 Series use six-cylinder engines, the 550i uses a 4.8-liter V-8 making 360 horsepower and 360 pounds-feet of torque.

• Six-speed manual transmission
• Available six-speed automatic
• Rear-wheel drive

Safety

Safety features include:

• Electronic stability system
• Antilock brakes
• Front, side-impact and side curtain airbags standard
• Rear side-impact airbags optional
• Lane departure warning system sends vibration through steering wheel when car veers from lane

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