Overview & Reviews

The 2011 BMW 5 Series has been completely redesigned. Highlights include less adventurous styling than in years past, more powerful engines and new technology features. The wagon model has been discontinued. All-wheel drive is not available currently but will return later in the model year.

• Respectable fuel economy.
• Clean interior design with high-quality materials
• Plenty of high-tech features
• Strong turbocharged engines
• Capable handling

• Feels a bit bulky on tight roads.
• Smaller trunk than rivals

User Reviews:

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  First Five Series - 2011 BMW 5-Series
  By eip - January 4 - 9:39 pm

  Recently moved up from an 06 330i. Really like the ride and quiet of the new 528 but does not handle as well as 3 series. Excellent highway car and still good in the curves but some of the sportiness is gone as a tradeoff for comfort.

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  Overall Quite Good - 2011 BMW 5-Series
  By ace46 - January 3 - 2:55 pm

  I look for any excuse at all to go and drive it. Once I dreaded having to run late-night errands. Not any more!

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  550i - Im Smitten! - 2011 BMW 5-Series
  By bmwftw - December 20 - 6:52 pm

  5th 5 Series Owned: The exterior styling of the new F10 550i (M Sport), while more modern than classic, is extremely eye catching and contemporary. Its an excellent refinement of the Flame Surfacing started under Chris Bangle in 2004. Versus the 2005-2010 (E60) 5 Series the 2011 (F10) 5 Series is a wholly more cohesive and less polarizing body style that exudes luxury and a bit of aggression while in motion. The interior offers beautiful materials, a perfect driving position and styling that is more inviting than previous generations. The incredible array of useful tech features, adaptable chassis and drivetrain as well as overall performance are simply incredible. A remarkable package!

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  BMW 535 M PACKAGE - 2011 BMW 5-Series
  By bmw4ever1 - December 20 - 4:23 am

  This is by far better 5 then the older model. I dont think there is a car on the market that can match all in one factors such as performance , comfort and style. M package gave it even more style and extra handling features. This bmw cant be compered to any other car in its class.

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  550ix amazing improvement - 2011 BMW 5-Series
  By tommypgh - December 15 - 1:32 pm

  I just picked mine up after waiting for several months. The body style is sleek and much improved over the old style. Inside the car is designed with the driver in mind. Stereo System is top notch, and the car is extremely quiet. What is amazing is the power, its actually subtle, you feel like your driving a nice luxury sedan and the when you press the gas it turns into a monster! This car is powerful. I love it, after a few months I will report back

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  Refined, Capable, & Liveable - 2011 BMW 5-Series
  By Charlie H - December 5 - 2:00 am

  I gave up on BMW when the first i drive and Bangle-but cars came out, but am glad to report the new 5 series has returned to the fold of the prior generation cars with graceful lines and intuitive logical controls. The i drive is easy to use now after a few minutes of familiarization, actually quite fun. Quality is good and fuel economy is remarkable, getting 24 in town and 30-plus highway with a light foot- near diesel/hybrid territory! The ride with the run flats is very good now, and the car has a level of quiet and refinement thats almost too good (a little sport exhaust maybe?) Performance with only 240HP is quick with the 8 speed, but I wasnt looking for a rocket. Very Pleased!!!

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  Awesome car - 2011 BMW 5-Series
  By PPham - December 5 - 2:00 am

  I have had the car for two months now. Love the car interior design. The seats are comfortable. The car rides very quiet and solid. Excellent acceleration and handling. The 16 speakers 600 watts sound system is awesome. I wish the split rear seat come standard. My first BMW and I really enjoy driving it.

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  The Ultimate Driving Machine - 2011 BMW 5-Series
  By Paul, Redlands,CA - December 2 - 2:00 am

  Have the car for 2 months 3k miles now. Very fun car to drive. Very quiet and solid but comfortable ride.Surprisingly just as quiet as my Lexus. Excellent performance and handling. Acceleration is like a rocket with the Turbocharge. The Goodyear Runflat 18" tires are very smooth and quiet. The upgraded 600 watts sound system is great. Love the big screen Nav. system. Love the Dealership I bought it from, make the ownership experience feel "Ultimate".

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  No homelink garage door opener in $50k car - 2011 BMW 5-Series
  By MIKE - October 31 - 2:00 am

  I bought 2011 BMW 528i last week, it runs great, looks great, I liked it until today. I thought, lets program the homelink garage door opener in my 50k car, only to find out that it is not included. Any other surprises, BMW?

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  Pure Breed - 2011 BMW 5-Series
  By Salim - October 31 - 2:00 am

  This is my 3rd BMW so far, the new 5 series is spacious, comfortable and a joy to drive. The 8-speed automatic transmission (with the sports option on the steering wheel) is a joy to use and provides a very smooth ride. I drive the car in Lebanon on twisted mountain roads. The car is very well balanced. Handles turns and corners with precision.