Over the past five years, BMW 5 Series has been a mid-level luxury sport sedan on the market's best-selling models. In daily use, this car can not only provide the perfect comfort, but also with excellent performance, you can quickly pass through a variety of roads, to bring you more surprises and vitality.
For the 2011 5 Series, it faces competition in the market is still very intense. Therefore, this seventh-generation 5-series cars have a greater power, better fuel economy, more spacious interior and a more comfortable and convenient configuration. But there are still some places the new car makes a little surprise, a new generation of 5 Series to give up too avant-garde styling, restored the former traditional design. In fact, the 5 Series car is more like a narrow version of the 7 Series cars, only two vehicles share the same characteristics, while many of the same hardware and configuration.
If these elements are superimposed together? After our test drive after the fact that the BMW 5 Series cars for a comprehensive update, just right of the luxury and sports together. We test drive the 2011 550i impressed us, we are very satisfied with it, while the negative evaluation is negligible. Generation 5 Series is a very good car, ideal for those seeking luxury of car buyers, while buyers for the executive-level model is also a good choice.
2011 5 Series models 550i is the top of the line, the car equipped with a 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbo direct injection engine is also equipped with the 7 Series cars, the maximum power of 400 hp and peak torque of 450 pounds - feet (610 Nm), when you touch the pedal immediately after the engine can provide a strong impetus. BMW claims 550i 0-60 miles / hour (approximately96 km ) acceleration time of just 5 seconds, significantly faster than comparable Mercedes-Benz E550 (0-60 miles / hour acceleration time of 5.3 seconds). The car's fuel economy while also be promoted, according to EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) measured data, models equipped with automatic transmission combined consumption of 20 miles / gallon (100 km fuel consumption of about 11.76 liters).
550i is equipped with eight-speed automatic transmission is driving the car felt very good reasons, first you might think, eight stalls are not looked too much like a normal 7-Eleven convenience stores have become accustomed to the taste of coffee people at once into the face of Starbucks on the menu after a wide variety of coffee varieties, like a little confused. After all, even the previous generation of BMW models available six-speed automatic transmission when the shift somewhat unfavorable, while its driver was trapped by the inherent shift mode. However, provided by the new ZF eight-speed transmission in a gear change is not feeling frustrated, gear selection can be done by intuition, feeling very good, while effective in terms of performance and fuel economy balance.
The best example is the car the optional dynamic handling package (Dynamic Handling Package), which lets drivers adjust their suspension stiffness, throttle response, power steering and transmission response. The system can be adjusted to provide four different modes, namely comfort, normal, sport and exercise +. We found that in general road driving is the option most appropriate to normal mode, sports mode is more suitable than the detour segment. Some people consider the choice of test drive in comfort mode the car's throttle response a little slow.
2011 5 Series car length increased by 2.3 inches (5.84 cm ), the 7 Series cars based platform, thus increasing the weight of 375 pounds (170 kg ), however, the car still feels very flexible, which mainly due to the new front suspension design and wider wheelbase, and dynamic control suite provides adaptive damping and anti-roll bars than the previous generation model more responsive. It's handling balance is very good, can be ascribed to you on the road traveling at high speed without having to fear fear hands feet.
The new 5 Series uses an electronic auxiliary power steering, but the steering wheel on the front wheel with the road surface can generate a lot of feedback, so that the driver for the road conditions are very real feelings. The car also provided the first active four-wheel steering option, which not only helps make the vehicle more responsive on the highway, but also a longer 5-Series cars this car in the parking can be more flexible.
If the next-generation 5-Series cars have what less than satisfactory, then it's driving experience is more like a 7 series car, rather than the enlarged version of the 3 Series cars. In the narrow road, 550i feel some flexibility as the previous generation 5-Series cars. If the car is the same as the previous model to provide more electronic driver assistance device, then, this car weighs almost 2 tons of car will feel better, but now the car is not only from the point of view is a large body size car, feeling like a big car.
We drive the BMW 550i has been toLas Vegas from Cleveland
We test drive a vehicle equipped with high-end multi-contour front seats, it gives us comfort and adaptability impressed. In fact, there is no front seats is the head and leg room with such problems in the driver's seat you can easily find a most suitable position. This can certainly be called the best front seats in the intermediate models.
The rear seat legroom is more abundant than the previous generation model, two full-size adults can find the most comfortable position, even driving across the American continent will not feel tired. As we expected, the middle rear seat is only suitable for a child, an adult if the hard-fortress, excursions may be okay.
2011 BMW 5-Series offers an optional automatic parking assist system, its principles and its vehicle models equipped with Ford's system the same. Sensors installed in the side of the body used to measure the length and width of parking spaces, these sensors are not only in speed than 22 miles (35 km ) to play a role only when. When the vehicles stopped in the region, put up reverse gear, automatic parking assist system opened, will automatically control the steering operation, and you only need to control the throttle and brake, it will be pulled into parking spaces. In actual use, the system is simple, for those who are afraid of parking is ideal for the novice.
BMW's iDrive control system, although in early due to the complexity of the problem, and software has been heavily criticized, but now the system has matured and improved. 2011 5 Series uses the latest upgrade, including the information display system, the new menu structure and central control knob on the center console around the car phone, air-conditioning routine control, audio system, constant control and other control keys can be individually controlled. Overall, the new iDrive system is running well, including almost all the features (can be connected to the iPod) is not only easy to control, and very easy to learn. All 550i comes standard with a hard drive navigation system, while 10.2-inch screen brightness or clarity are both very good.
From the practical point of view, 550i's trunk volume of 14 cubic feet (about 396 liters), trunk opening is wide, but the volume is still less than some competing car models. In the compartment, storage volume to the average level of similar models, the center console storage box large enough, there are two cup holders front and rear. If you travel with children, child safety seat can be easily in the rear seat forward or backward by way of placement.
Assembly quality and workmanship has always been a BMW 5 series is very important part of the car interior are high-quality materials and make perfect assembly. As with iDrive, the cockpit is very clean, a variety of function key layout is reasonable, easy to cause confusion. In addition to its interior design so we are like a new car than the old car drivers pay more attention to the core.
As for the look and feel, the 2011 5-Series look more conservative, more like a 7 series car, at first glance there may even be mistaken for a 7 series car. But on the whole, we like its new design, because it still retains the traditional BMW features and style.
For those who focus on high performance or driving pleasure and the pursuit of athletic people, the BMW 550i is preferred. It is equipped with V8 engines and sporty handling is its biggest selling point.
For the 2011 5 Series, it faces competition in the market is still very intense. Therefore, this seventh-generation 5-series cars have a greater power, better fuel economy, more spacious interior and a more comfortable and convenient configuration. But there are still some places the new car makes a little surprise, a new generation of 5 Series to give up too avant-garde styling, restored the former traditional design. In fact, the 5 Series car is more like a narrow version of the 7 Series cars, only two vehicles share the same characteristics, while many of the same hardware and configuration.
If these elements are superimposed together? After our test drive after the fact that the BMW 5 Series cars for a comprehensive update, just right of the luxury and sports together. We test drive the 2011 550i impressed us, we are very satisfied with it, while the negative evaluation is negligible. Generation 5 Series is a very good car, ideal for those seeking luxury of car buyers, while buyers for the executive-level model is also a good choice.
2011 5 Series models 550i is the top of the line, the car equipped with a 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbo direct injection engine is also equipped with the 7 Series cars, the maximum power of 400 hp and peak torque of 450 pounds - feet (610 Nm), when you touch the pedal immediately after the engine can provide a strong impetus. BMW claims 550i 0-60 miles / hour (approximately
550i is equipped with eight-speed automatic transmission is driving the car felt very good reasons, first you might think, eight stalls are not looked too much like a normal 7-Eleven convenience stores have become accustomed to the taste of coffee people at once into the face of Starbucks on the menu after a wide variety of coffee varieties, like a little confused. After all, even the previous generation of BMW models available six-speed automatic transmission when the shift somewhat unfavorable, while its driver was trapped by the inherent shift mode. However, provided by the new ZF eight-speed transmission in a gear change is not feeling frustrated, gear selection can be done by intuition, feeling very good, while effective in terms of performance and fuel economy balance.
The best example is the car the optional dynamic handling package (Dynamic Handling Package), which lets drivers adjust their suspension stiffness, throttle response, power steering and transmission response. The system can be adjusted to provide four different modes, namely comfort, normal, sport and exercise +. We found that in general road driving is the option most appropriate to normal mode, sports mode is more suitable than the detour segment. Some people consider the choice of test drive in comfort mode the car's throttle response a little slow.
2011 5 Series car length increased by 2.3 inches (
The new 5 Series uses an electronic auxiliary power steering, but the steering wheel on the front wheel with the road surface can generate a lot of feedback, so that the driver for the road conditions are very real feelings. The car also provided the first active four-wheel steering option, which not only helps make the vehicle more responsive on the highway, but also a longer 5-Series cars this car in the parking can be more flexible.
If the next-generation 5-Series cars have what less than satisfactory, then it's driving experience is more like a 7 series car, rather than the enlarged version of the 3 Series cars. In the narrow road, 550i feel some flexibility as the previous generation 5-Series cars. If the car is the same as the previous model to provide more electronic driver assistance device, then, this car weighs almost 2 tons of car will feel better, but now the car is not only from the point of view is a large body size car, feeling like a big car.
We drive the BMW 550i has been to
We test drive a vehicle equipped with high-end multi-contour front seats, it gives us comfort and adaptability impressed. In fact, there is no front seats is the head and leg room with such problems in the driver's seat you can easily find a most suitable position. This can certainly be called the best front seats in the intermediate models.
The rear seat legroom is more abundant than the previous generation model, two full-size adults can find the most comfortable position, even driving across the American continent will not feel tired. As we expected, the middle rear seat is only suitable for a child, an adult if the hard-fortress, excursions may be okay.
2011 BMW 5-Series offers an optional automatic parking assist system, its principles and its vehicle models equipped with Ford's system the same. Sensors installed in the side of the body used to measure the length and width of parking spaces, these sensors are not only in speed than 22 miles (
BMW's iDrive control system, although in early due to the complexity of the problem, and software has been heavily criticized, but now the system has matured and improved. 2011 5 Series uses the latest upgrade, including the information display system, the new menu structure and central control knob on the center console around the car phone, air-conditioning routine control, audio system, constant control and other control keys can be individually controlled. Overall, the new iDrive system is running well, including almost all the features (can be connected to the iPod) is not only easy to control, and very easy to learn. All 550i comes standard with a hard drive navigation system, while 10.2-inch screen brightness or clarity are both very good.
From the practical point of view, 550i's trunk volume of 14 cubic feet (about 396 liters), trunk opening is wide, but the volume is still less than some competing car models. In the compartment, storage volume to the average level of similar models, the center console storage box large enough, there are two cup holders front and rear. If you travel with children, child safety seat can be easily in the rear seat forward or backward by way of placement.
Assembly quality and workmanship has always been a BMW 5 series is very important part of the car interior are high-quality materials and make perfect assembly. As with iDrive, the cockpit is very clean, a variety of function key layout is reasonable, easy to cause confusion. In addition to its interior design so we are like a new car than the old car drivers pay more attention to the core.
As for the look and feel, the 2011 5-Series look more conservative, more like a 7 series car, at first glance there may even be mistaken for a 7 series car. But on the whole, we like its new design, because it still retains the traditional BMW features and style.
For those who focus on high performance or driving pleasure and the pursuit of athletic people, the BMW 550i is preferred. It is equipped with V8 engines and sporty handling is its biggest selling point.
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