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  • 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Priced at $61,845: 2012 Detroit Auto Show

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    2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Priced at $61,845: 2012 Detroit Auto Show

    1 Rating | 18 Comments

    Just the Facts: The 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 will start at $61,845 when it goes on sale in late spring, the automaker announced on Monday at the 2012 Detroit. . .

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  • Prior Design Toys With BMW 5 Series: Tuner Special

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    Prior Design Toys With BMW 5 Series: Tuner Special

    18 Ratings | 11 Comments

    Just the Facts: German tuner Prior Design has created a body kit for the BMW 5 Series. Among the available pieces are side skirts, front spoiler and rear apron. . .

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  • Long-Term Test: 2011 BMW 528i

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    Long-Term Test: 2011 BMW 528i

    43 Ratings | 46 Comments

    Read the introduction of this vehicle to our long-term fleet. See all of the blog posts on this vehicle. Fully redesigned for 2011, BMW's 5 Series sedan. . .

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  • BMW ActiveHybrid 5 To Make World Debut: 2011 Tokyo Auto Show

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    BMW ActiveHybrid 5 To Make World Debut: 2011 Tokyo Auto Show

    3 Ratings | 6 Comments

    Just the Facts: BMW says its latest gasoline-electric hybrid, the ActiveHybrid 5, will be publicly unveiled late this month at the Tokyo auto show. The hybrid. . .

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  • 2012 BMW 528i First Drive

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    2012 BMW 528i First Drive

    44 Ratings | 77 Comments

    Many years and generations ago, the 528i was the turbine-smooth, six-cylinder pinnacle of the 5 Series range. This engine capacity first appeared late in the life. . .

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  • BMW: What's New for 2012

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    BMW: What's New for 2012

    22 Ratings | 40 Comments

    What's New for 2012: All Makes 2012 BMW 1 Series : There are no changes to the 2012 BMW 1 Series, though Bluetooth is now standard along with iPod/USB.. . .

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  • 2012 Audi A6 vs. 2011 BMW 535i Comparison Test

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    2012 Audi A6 vs. 2011 BMW 535i Comparison Test

    80 Ratings | 121 Comments

    BMW has defined the rules in the midsize luxury sedan class for some time now. If the executives in Munich decide the 2011 BMW 535i should be quieter, gentler. . .

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  • 2012 BMW 528i To Get Turbo Four-Cylinder

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    2012 BMW 528i To Get Turbo Four-Cylinder

    20 Ratings | 44 Comments

    Just the Facts: The 2012 BMW 528i sedan will use a twin-turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder. The 240-horsepower turbo-4 is mated to an eight-speed transmission.. . .

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  • Hamann Tweaks the BMW 5 Series Wagon

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    Hamann Tweaks the BMW 5 Series Wagon

    8 Ratings | 9 Comments

    Just the Facts: An aero body kit, suspension upgrades, new wheels and tires, plus interior accents are part of Hamann's 5 Series Touring package. Hamann offers. . .

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  • Wald Sports Line Black Bison Edition 5 Series

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    Wald Sports Line Black Bison Edition 5 Series

    8 Ratings | 6 Comments

    Just the Facts: Japan's Wald International dresses up the latest BMW 5 Series sedan with new Black Bison aero bits. The Sports Line Black Bison Edition 5 bundles. . .

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  • BMW To Unveil 5 Series Plug-In Hybrid: 2011 Shanghai Auto Show

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    BMW To Unveil 5 Series Plug-In Hybrid: 2011 Shanghai Auto Show

    4 Ratings | 6 Comments

    Just the Facts: BMW plans to follow last year's launch of a long-wheelbase 5 Series in China with a new plug-in hybrid variant. The so-called "new energy car". . .

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  • 2011 BMW 550i vs. 2011 Infiniti M56 Comparison Test

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    2011 BMW 550i vs. 2011 Infiniti M56 Comparison Test

    163 Ratings | 136 Comments

    When it comes to respectability in the midsize sport sedan segment, all roads lead through BMW's 5 Series. It's been ruling this class for decades now, and for. . .

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Overview

The 2010 BMW 5 Series is among the best cars in the world. There simply aren't many people who will dispute that.

A nearly perfect mix of economy, personality and high performance, the 535i uses BMW's twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6. While rated at 300 horsepower, this engine's flat torque curve makes it feel even better than that. The 2010 BMW 535i's six actually performs as well as — if not better than — the V8 in the 550i, while returning significantly better fuel economy. Beyond that, the twin-turbo engine is hugely entertaining and unswervingly pleasant. A wagon body style is also available.

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