What's New for the 2018 BMW 5 Series?

The 2018 BMW 5 Series has a good reputation. U.S. News and World Report calls it one of the best vehicles you can buy in its luxury midsize car class. Seats adjust 16 or 20 ways, depending on your trim choice. Leatherette can be upgraded to Dakota or Nappa leather. For extra flair, you can get contrast stitching, matte or gloss wood trims, and leather or leatherette trim on the dash. Contemporary technology regulates the climate. A push button ignition starts the car. The infotainment system earns an A-Plus, according U.S. News. The responsive touch screen measures 10.2 inches. It has console-mounted control knobs for easy access. Navigation and HD Radio are standards. Apple CarPlay expands the apps that iPhone users can access. Beating other midsize sedans, the BMW 5 Series can hold 18.7 cubic feet of cargo in its trunk. Oversized items can be accommodated by folding the rear seat. A hands-free trunk lid makes loading easier.

Under the hood, the 5 Series has a 248-horsepower turbo. With an eight-speed automatic transmission, it earns good fuel economy ratings. 5 Series drivers get 24 mpg/city and 34 mpg/highway. Rear-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is a favorite upgrade. You can step up to the V6 and still earn 30 mpg highway. This engine uses twin-turbo technology to deliver 335 horsepower. The M550i has standard xDrive and a twin-turbo V8. This 4.4-liter engine churns out 456 horsepower to add thrills to your drive. If you choose the 530e plug-in hybrid, you can get 72 mpg-combined. The BMW 5 Series has top ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. With a Good in every category and a superior rating for its front crash prevention technology, the 5 Series is a Top Safety Pick Plus. To reduce danger during a collision, the Active Protection System closes windows and tightens the front seat belts. After a crash, it hits the brakes to prevent a secondary collision. A driver drowsiness monitor warns you to take a break. Adaptive cruise control slows and goes to match traffic patterns. Adaptive LED lights provide accurate lighting. You can get a blind spot monitor and a lane watch. A forward collision warning and pedestrian watch can be paired with an autobrake function. A night vision camera can identify pedestrians and large animals in the dark. A surround-view camera makes parking easier, especially with the front and rear parking sensors.

2018 BMW 5 Series for Sale in Nashville

You will want to get behind the wheel of a 5 Series sedan to really feel its power and witness its luxury. Visit BMW of Nashville for a test drive.