Overview & Reviews
For 2012, the BMW 528i trades in its straight-6 in favor of a more efficient (and more powerful) turbocharged four-cylinder. All-wheel drive is also offered on the 528i this year. An automatic stop/start system is now standard on both the 528i and 535i, with the latter getting improved fuel economy as a result. Every 5 Series also receives a recalibrated throttle, correcting the irritating lag that plagued last year's model.
- Strong and relatively fuel-efficient turbocharged engines
- Excellent seats
- Clean interior design with high-quality materials
- Capable handling
- Plenty of high-tech features.
- Top safety scores
- Feels bulkier and less sporty than past 5 Series
- Smaller trunk than rivals.
User Reviews:
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Should Have Kept My Mazda - 2012 BMW 5-Series
By tex27 - January 17 - 5:51 pmI really liked the new design for the 5 Series. Test drove a 2011 model. It was great. Ordered a 2012 and have had it for 3 months. The new ECO feature can be annoying. Car automatically turns off at stops and kinda jerks when it restarts. You can disable ECO by pressing a button every time you start the car. Still peppy in ECO. HD radio is poor in my area. Read SIB 65 25 05, a BMW bulletin about poor radio perfomance. It is normal for volume changes to occur and stations to drop off the air! Run flat tires annoying when flat. You have to take the whole car in. There is no spare. Many local auto shops wont touch run flat tires. Also, keyless start does not mean keyless entry.
