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:

Showing 1 through 10 of 88.00

• 

  Ive driven the compettors and Im happy I bought the BMW - 2011 BMW 5-Series
  By rdpalmercu - September 21 - 7:30 pm

  I like the car. My parents have been mercedes fans since I was 16. Two s classes at one point for awhile. But I drive my father cls 550 and it is no more fun to drive and have a young family (2 & 4) than either the s- class which has the in headrest dvd players... okay, those are worth it theyre nice. I have never been in position to afford such a car but I tested them all, the a6 came closest. It cost me roughly 35 with a 100k warranty, 24k miles on it when I bought it, premium package 2. Better acoustacics than the mercedes s class. Considering a new accord v-6 or maxima cost more I think it was a wise choice for an inevitabley poor investment.

• 

  Battery - 2011 BMW 5-Series
  By father4girls - September 2 - 9:43 am

  I bought my 2011 BMW 535IX back in Oct 2010 and have loved it since day one. The car is great and the dealership is great, I am just concerned that they replaced my battery for the 2nd time in just under 3 years. I am on my 3rd battery and my concern is what happens when the free service contract expires next year? Is it just my car or does BMW have an electrical issue here?

• 

  Lots of Smiles - Update - 2011 BMW 5-Series
  By chasman9 - November 1 - 11:29 pm

  Just turned 40,000 miles. After reading other reviews, Im surprised. Not a fan of Run Flats, but the rears went 30,000 miles and I just changed the fronts, yep - 40,000 miles. Also, I have not had the car in for anything other than an Oil Change. The car has had zero defects. Still looks and handles like new and is a blast to drive (6spd Manual). If a single thing bugs me it is the phone book. Lets say you pull up a name and dial the house and there is no answer. If you want to dial the same person, only the cell, you have to start from scratch imputting the name etc.. Wish the back button worked just to take you to the other numbers for this same person.

• 

  why a 535 M - 2011 BMW 5-Series
  By fpk1952 - April 20 - 9:33 pm

  I have owned many 5 series, this new model is way ahead of anything I tested, Audi A6, Mercedes Benz, Lexus, it handles and drives better than all sedans I tested, I was seriously considering an Audi but after driving the Audi, Lexus, Mercedes there was no doubt that the new 535 M is a far better car in all respects and more fun to drive than the others. you can set the car on Eco mode on the hwy and get 34 mpg at 80 miles an hour, quite good for this size car, the the comfort seats are by far the most comfortable and it has a superb sound system. This car has excellent features and the Idrive is much improved and easier to use as is the Navigation system.

• 

  My first BMW - 2011 BMW 5-Series
  By jason60051 - December 30 - 1:32 pm

  This is my first BMW and I am very impressed with the vehicle overall. I researched vehicles in the luxury midsize class and always came back to the BMW 5 series. Found a dealer with a brand new leftover 2011 and was able to negotiate almost $14k off sticker. Reading some of the reviews about the automatic transmission made me decide to go with the manual and I havent looked back. The slick short throws make the driving experience top notch.

• 

  Great car for the money - 2011 BMW 5-Series
  By rlandrews - August 14 - 7:18 pm

  i bought a 550i with 6-speed and sport package. The engine is terrific. My last two cars have been Corvettes, and this car does not leave me wanting for more power. The torque is massive. I wish the suspension were a little more firm, and I question whether I should have ordered the Dynamic Handling Package on the car in addition to the sport package. Overall, a great car and much more car for the money than the Corvettes I have been driving.

• 

  BMW number 9 - 2011 BMW 5-Series
  By 550ixfan1 - July 19 - 6:16 pm

  THE BEST EXPERIENCE IN MY LIFE AS DRIVER, after a series of approximately 20 owned cars ( some 10 BMWs ), and several rented, leased and borrowed during 45 years.

• 

  2011 BMW 5 Perfect Balance of Art and Function - 2011 BMW 5-Series
  By el168 - June 28 - 10:43 pm

  Nice performance from a beautifully designed BMW! Base model could use a little more HP, excellent sound system, luxurious interior

• 

  535i with Automatic transmission - 2011 BMW 5-Series
  By mann1970 - June 9 - 11:07 am

  I just bought black with Venetian beige 535i at Beverly Hills BMW. I like the performance and handling on this car. I use to have 7 series but with this 5 I dons miss it. I got the sport pkg, premium pkg, convenient pkg and premium pkg2.

• 

  home link problems - 2011 BMW 5-Series
  By njoylife - May 31 - 11:49 pm

  i just purchased the new bmw 5 328i it a great car. its a show stopper this is my second bmw in three years. but this is the hardest car to program the homelink pls tell me why.ive played with this. trying to program for 4hrs please tell me what im doing wrong