It’s here the seventh generation of the BMW 5 Series for sale in February 2017. Faster and ecological systems has semi-autonomous driving.

Present on the market since 1972, BMW 5 Series It is a very important car for BMW. They are plagued six generations of success for the brand and proof are the more than 7.9 million units sold across six generations. The septimto arrive, how could it be otherwise, the technological slipstream BMW 7 Series from which it inherits and expands, the best of what BMW has in all sections. Is about a completely new car, roughly 100 kilos lighter, depending on version, much better equipped, with faster and environmentally friendly engines, safer, more accurate and more connectivity behavior.

He BMW Series May 2017 It has 3.6 cm more in length. Him, the BMW itself recognizes, or rather presumed that It is lighter, dynamic, thrifty and is more integrated into the network. The weight, equal version, is about 100 kg lighter than in the previous generation and adds more equipment and size. The structure is more rigid, the engines have been upgraded or changed completely, it is more streamlined and Dynamically it offers even more attractive and possibilities.

It will be available with a wider range of finishes and thrusters, engines with four, six and eight-cylinder gasoline and diesel. Gasoline begins with the 530i version 252 horses, continues with 540i 340 hp and ends with the 462 horses M550i. The latter, with all-wheel drive, announces an acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.0 seconds, a figure best than the current BMW M5. Diesel, begins its offer with the 520d 190 hp, on which is also created from March an interesting version 520d EfficientDynamics Edition lowering the drag coefficient from 0.24 to 0.22 some interesting announcing an average consumption of 3.9 liters and 102 g / km of CO2 emissions. Not missing too new 530d 265 hp. For all engines is included as an option the active steering on the rear wheels, now also combinable with xDrive. This system is now much more progressive in its operation than before. The rear wheels maintain the angle of rotation as before, but instead of moving to preset positions makes linear and progressively, depending on the direction, stability control or charging accelerator.

BMW 5 Series 2017 technology inside

He Inside the new BMW 5 Series adds huge central touch screen, with gestural and Voice Control. Its interface and screen design change and adapt to touch use. The picture is digital and Head Up Display is now colorful and larger, It is the best on the market in terms of quality and information. No greater Internet connectivity to the point that offers a curious finding parking system, in addition to the many standard features. Adds details that route to the autonomous driving BMW (Hope 2021) as an adaptive cruise control, lane changing by pressing the flashing or parking remote control.

The behavior of the new BMW 5 Series has seemed very good, especially in versions combine with the active AWD integral steering, I see her recommended. Mix all exquisite comfort with dynamic brand values; it is more comfortable and effective. What the gestural control do not see interesting nor sued the drive; It works well but in the end a button on the steering wheel or voice commands are faster. In spring will come other bodies, with the traditional family Touring and GT, and in early 2017 we will know details version M, from which they would not overtake me with smiling gesture if you take all-wheel drive, a detail that rivals already provide. Yes will Integral Active Steering.

BMW May 2017 Series: also hybrid and plug

The new generation also includes at least a hybrid version 5 Series, which is also plug. It will arrive in March 2017 with the 530E name and surname IPerformance, BMW will use for its ecological and sports versions. Improves data from the previous hybrid version in many ways, from the interior space consumption and emissions. The trunk yields only 110 liters relative to conventional Series 5, because the batteries are in front of the rear axle and not under the boot floor. also offers Plug electric range, which increases to 50 km (The former was about 20 kilometers), with tax benefits that entails. Engine uses four-cylinder gasoline two-liter turbo (before 6 cylinders 35i), combined with other integrated power that achieve a total power of 252 hp and maximum torque of 42.8 mkg. Carries the electric motor by the automatic transmission 8 and rear propulsion speeds. announces 0 to 100 km / h in 6.2 seconds, 1.9 liters of fuel flow (the first 100 km) and a combined CO2 emissions of 44 g / km.

BMW 5 Series 2017 prices for Spain

BMW 520i: 52,000 euros
BMW 530i: 56,400 euros
BMW 530i xDrive: 58,400 euros
BMW 540i: 67,500 euros
BMW 540i xDrive: 70,500 euros
BMW 520d: 49,400 euros
BMW 520d xDrive: 54,300 euros
BMW 525d: 58,100 euros
BMW 530d: 61,900 euros
BMW 530d xDrive: 63,300 euros
BMW 540D xDrive: 69,400 euros

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