2010 BMW 5 Series Sedan 528i 528i xDrive 535i 535i xDrive 550i The Ultimate Driving Machine®
Contents 2010 BMW 5 Series Sedan 04 | 19 Exterior | Driving experience 20 | 25 Interior Technology 26 | 27 About BMW 28 | 29 BMW EfficientDynamics 30 | 31 Engines 32 | 33 xDrive all-wheel-drive system 34 | 35 Active Steering | Active Roll Stabilization | Lane Departure Warning feature 36 | 39 iDrive | Audio | Navigation | BMW Assist™ 40 | 41 Head-up Display | Night Vision 42 | 43 Adaptive Headlights | Active Cruise Control 44 | 45 Safety features Equipment 46 | 49 Paints | Upholsteries | Interior trims | C
Exterior | Driving experience 04 | 05 The 5 Series Sedan has established a reputation for sophistication and powerfully realized ideas, with a sublime exterior designed for motion, and an interior that carries you with sleek comfort. But the real revelation comes when you press the accelerator and feel the horses. The internationally acclaimed inline six-cylinder engines of the 528i and 535i models pull with unprecedented power.
Exterior | Driving experience 06 | 07 The 2010 BMW 5 Series engines deliver what you want: power, efficiently. In the 535i and 535i xDrive, a twin-turbocharged inline six with fuelefficient piezo direct fuel injection delivers 300 horses and 300 lb-ft of torque, taking the 535i from 0-60 in 5.6 seconds.1 The 230-hp composite magnesium/aluminum inline six in the 528i models furnishes 200 lb-ft of torque for smooth, quick acceleration. And BMW’s 360-hp 4.8-liter V-8 powers the 550i from 0-60 mph in 5.
Exterior | Driving experience 08 | 09 Manual, STEPTRONIC automatic, or Sport Automatic 6-speed transmission? Choice driving. You have your own ideas about driving, which is why, unlike most other automakers, BMW offers a choice of transmissions. Hands-on enthusiasts can select the slick-shifting 6-speed manual, offered standard in the 5 Series. If you’d like the freedom to alternate between Automatic, Sport and clutch-free manual modes, choose the acclaimed STEPTRONIC automatic.
Exterior | Driving experience 10 | 11 When it comes to power and response, sometimes less is more. We’ve thought things out. Things that work against efficiency – like excess pounds, and uneven weight distribution – don’t belong in a nimble, responsive, fuel-efficient car.
Exterior | Driving experience 12 | 13 Color, upholstery and comfort features are only the beginning. Personalized performance. The BMW 5 Series offers a wealth of choices to personalize your driving enjoyment. Active Steering actually alters your steering ratio as you drive: it’s more direct at lower speeds for tight cornering and enhanced agility, and higher at highway speeds for increased directional stability.
Exterior | Driving experience 14 | 15 Bad situations can happen. But BMW’s Advanced Safety System is engineered to respond quickly and strategically. In mere hundredths of a second after a severe impact, the system deploys an optimal combination of passive safety restraints – such as latch pretensioners, airbags, Advanced Head Protection System airbags, and Active Head Restraints, to help protect against whiplash in case of a rear impact.
Exterior | Driving experience 16 | 17 Active safety features give you a better idea of your surroundings. Remarkable looking technology. The 5 Series inspires confidence by giving you better views of what’s happening on the road. The infrared technology of Night Vision1 helps you see pedestrians or animals in the dark up to 1640 feet ahead. Head-up Display projects essential driving information onto the windshield, helping you keep your eye on the road.
Exterior | Driving experience 18 | 19 Award-winning performance that holds up. A truly valuable idea. The 5 Series embodies all that is BMW. Its vibrant styling and formidable power set it apart as a perennial favorite. And the protection of BMW Ultimate Service™1 – a suite of premium warranties and services, including the no-cost BMW Maintenance Program for four years/ 50,000 miles – ensures your fiscal peace of mind.
Interior 20 | 21 Hands-on style. It just feels right. Subtle, elegant lines and luxurious appointments define the cabin. Seating areas and center armrest are upholstered in supple Dakota Leather, accented by four available handsome trims that offset the Titanium Silver control buttons. Above the center console, six programmable memory keys store radio stations, Navigation information,1 telephone numbers1 and more.
Interior 22 | 23 Welcoming interior high performance. The art of engineering comfort. Inside the 5 Series, handcrafted elegance meets pure thoughtfulness. There are luxury, ergonomic and functional features in abundance to fit your idea of comfort and convenience. Take the 20-way multi-contour seats that fit your every muscle and mood. Store your sunglasses, pocket change and maps with ease in large front-door pockets and center console.
The expansive rear cabin in the 5 Series invites your passengers to sit back and relax. Comfort comes naturally back here, with generous legroom that allows for a stretch, and a fold-down center armrest that provides storage and cupholders. Rear-seat climate controls can adjust temperature and airflow to everyone’s satisfaction.
About BMW 26 | 27 What is a BMW made of? Equal parts precision, innovation and independence. Many other automotive brands offer powerful engines, advanced electronics and luxurious appointments.
BMW EfficientDynamics 28 | 29 This is how much has gone in. And this is what comes out. At BMW, we create dynamic vehicles that thrill you with quick acceleration, predictable handling and unshakable control. We are also busy finding ways to sustain this level of performance while incorporating innovative fuels and technologies to help preserve the environment. This is what we refer to as “EfficientDynamics.
Engines 30 | 31 354.0 322 324.5 295 295.0 268 265.5 241 236.0 215 206.5 188 177.0 161 147.5 134 118.0 107 88.5 Power output (horsepower) Torque (lb-ft) Torque (lb-ft) 80 59.0 53 Power output (horsepower) 29.5 26 0 0 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 Engine speed (rpm) Fast buildup of pressure: the two parallel turbochargers (shown in blue) make a key contribution to the outstanding responsiveness of the 535i models’ inline six-cylinder engine.
xDrive all-wheel-drive system 32 | 33 BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system: a better way to command slippery road conditions. BMW’s intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive system takes all-road traction to new heights, while maintaining the 5 Series’ legendary agility. On smooth, dry roads, the 528i xDrive and 535i xDrive have the feel of their rear-wheel-drive counterparts.
Active Steering | Active Roll Stabilization | Lane Departure Warning feature 34 | 35 BMW Active Steering: The idea is better handling and stability, whatever your speed. On the level: Active Roll Stabilization does you a good turn. A convenient way to avoid inconvenient surprises. BMW’s innovative Active Steering enhances the driving experience by varying the steering ratio based on vehicle speed.
iDrive 36 | 37 Rotating the Controller allows you to scroll through the vertically listed menu items. Below the Controller, the “Back” button allows you to jump back to the previous menu, while the “Option” button takes you directly to the main menu. Simply tilting the Controller to the right or left takes you to a selected menu. The Controller and the direction in which it can be tilted are displayed at all times. iDrive: control over your driving comfort.
Audio | Navigation | BMW Assist 38 | 39 CD/multi-media: Get quick access to your ideal driving sound track using the iDrive Controller’s Entertainment menu, which controls all audio system functions: radio tuning, station presets, tone, CD tracks and more. The hard drive offers 12 GB of space that can hold up to 2,000 songs. Hook up your MP3 player to the iPod® and USB adaptor to scroll through playlists. HD Radio™ and SIRIUS Satellite Radio add even more choices to the audio spectrum.
Head-up Display | Night Vision 40 | 41 Pay all your attention up front. BMW Head-up Display. Taking your eyes off the road – even if it’s only to quickly check the speedometer – can be distracting. That’s why BMW instrumentation is designed to give you important driving information at a glance. Taking this convenience one step further, BMW offers Head-up Display, which projects important travel data onto the windshield.
Adaptive Headlights create cones of light that follow the direction of the headlights. Cornering Lights illuminate the side of the road when turning, helping to reveal obstacles, cyclists and pedestrians. Xenon low beams provide improved illumination of the road, while Corona headlightrings act as parking lights. High beams increase the range of visibility. High-beam Assistant turns them on when needed, then off. See nighttime driving in a new light.
Safety features 44 | 45 Smart braking features designed to give you a driving edge. Passive safety features that are always on active duty. The hallmark of a BMW – the quality that sets it apart from other makes – is the intuitive connection it forms with the driver. A BMW’s remarkably responsive performance infuses every mile with driving pleasure. Just as important, it helps you brake and maneuver around potentially dangerous traffic situations, a feature referred to as “active safety.
Interior trims | Combinations 48 | 49 Recommended color combinations Leatherette1 Materials Dakota Leather 2 Beige Black Cream Beige Gray Natural Brown Black 300 Alpine White Non-metallic p p p p p p 668 Jet Black Non-metallic p p p p p p Upholstery colors3 Exterior color 4 354 Titanium Silver Metallic p p p A68 Platinum Gray Metallic p p p A52 Space Gray Metallic p p p A53 Platinum Bronze Metallic 5 p p p p p p A76 Deep Sea Blue Metallic p p p p p p A35 Mo
s Standard equipment Equipment 54 | 55 o Optional equipment s 17 x 7.5 Double Spoke (Style 278) alloy wheels with 225/50 all-season tires. (std. on 528i and 528i xDrive; spare is a space-saver wheel and tire) s/o Xenon Adaptive Headlights provide brilliant clarity of the road ahead and to the side at night and in conditions with poor visibility. The dynamic auto-leveling feature adjusts for varying passenger and cargo loads, helping to keep headlight glare out of the eyes of oncoming drivers.
s Standard equipment Equipment 56 | 57 o Optional equipment s 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel lets you keep both hands on the wheel while adjusting various comfort functions, such as changing the radio, CD selections and volume. Voice Control (included with the Navigation system) can be used to change radio stations and audio selections, Navigation system destinations, and Bluetooth® compatible telephone entries.
s Standard equipment Equipment 58 | 59 o Optional equipment o HD Radio™ receives free, digital AM/FM broadcasts across the U.S. in clear, static-free quality sound – AM sounds like FM; FM sounds like CD. Also enjoy new “multicast” FM stations, as well as a variety of innovative data services. Included with Navigation system. For more information on HD Radio, visit HDRadio.com.
Equipment 60 | 61 Cold Weather Package: 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i and 535i xDrive Sport Packages:1 Enjoy winter to the fullest with the Cold Weather Package. There’s nothing like the feeling of a quick-warming seat and a heated steering wheel on a cold morning, plus the reassurance of clean, bright headlights on a stormy night.
Equipment 62 | 63 M Sport Package: The M Sport Package heightens the athletic character of any 5 Series Sedan. Outside – below the sporty shadowline trim – the larger, attentiongrabbing BMW alloy wheels with performance tires1 and an Aerodynamic package give a more aggressive look and enhance performance. Inside, you’re perfectly positioned in 20-way power multi-contour front seats with lumbar support.
s Standard equipment Safety features and technology illustrations | BMW Accessories 64 | 65 o Optional equipment Equipped with the best ideas. Original BMW Accessories. Driving a BMW is always a special experience, which can be enhanced even further with Original BMW Accessories. Benefit from innovative solutions combining unique ideas, stunning design and supreme functionality.
Standard equipment | Optional equipment 66 | 67 Performance and efficiency 3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 230-horsepower 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing 528i 528i xDrive p 535i 535i xDrive 550i 17 x 7.5 Double Spoke (Style 278) alloy wheels, 225/50 all-season tires (spare is a space-saver wheel and tire) p 3.
Standard equipment | Optional equipment 68 | 69 Comfort and convenience 528i 528i xDrive 535i 535i xDrive 550i Automatic climate control with separate left/right temperature and air distribution controls, with automatic air recirculation p p p p p Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable active-charcoal filters p p p p p 2-way power glass moonroof with remote, expanded “one-touch” operation, anti-trapping feature, and sliding interior sunshade p p p p p Automatic tilt-down of
Standard equipment | Optional equipment 70 | 71 Premium Packages Dakota Leather upholstery and door trim (Leather includes seat surfaces, armrests in center console and doors, headrests for front seats and outer rear seats, and gear shift lever boot) 528i 528i xDrive 535i 535i xDrive 550i Stand-alone optional equipment 528i 528i xDrive 535i 535i xDrive 550i Xenon Adaptive Headlights with dynamic auto-leveling k k p p p k/t k/t k/t k/t p 4-way power lumbar support for front seats t
Technical data 72 | 73 Weight 528i 528i xDrive 535i 535i xDrive 550i Unladen Manual transmission lbs 3505 3670 3660 3902 3946 STEPTRONIC automatic transmission lbs 3571 3704 3703 3946 3968 Manual transmission % 49.7/50.3 51.8/48.2 51.2/48.8 53.1/46.9 51.4/48.6 STEPTRONIC automatic transmission % 50.3/49.7 52.0/48.0 51.8/48.2 53.4/46.6 51.7/48.3 57.8 Weight distribution, front/rear Engine Liter/type Bore/stroke Nominal output/rpm Max. torque/rpm Compression ratio 3.
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