Photo supreme review 2017 series#

Rounding out the initial crop of models are the 530e plug-in hybrid ($51,400) and a higher performance M550i xDrive ($72,100), both coming this spring.

The 530i ($51,200) has new turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that can hit 60 mph in 5.8 seconds the 540i ($56,450) packs a new turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 that churns 35 more horsepower (for a total of 335 hp), sweeping to 60 mph in as little as 4.7 seconds. The performance, true to BMW tradition, comes in too many varieties to keep straight. Those who prefer a more imposing presence might think the 5-Series is right-sized for solo driving. Traditionalists who pine for ergonomic minimalism will find it too large, unless they happen to be hauling around four passengers. Taking its place are diamond-quilted hides, rich woods, and tasteful streaks of matte aluminum. Gone for good, it seems, is the Teutonic minimalism of past 5 Series. It's still packed with high-end tech, and it's a touch bigger than the outgoing car, but it's also 137 pounds lighter, thanks to helpings of aluminum, high-strength steel, and magnesium.

Photo supreme review 2017 series#

The seventh gen 5 Series is here to reclaim its reputation, or at least some of it. Then came the sixth generation 5 Series (2010-2016), which abandoned the driver-centric mantra for a softer, heavier, and cushier drive.

A perfect stew of tossable handling, smooth power, a full-size trunk, and room for the kiddies, it offered speed-thirsty parents salvation. In a former life, the 5 Series was the sports sedan, the car Audi and Mercedes-Benz engineers saw in their sleep.