A large 12.3-inch high-resolution central display comes standard on every 5-series. You can control it by using BMW's iDrive rotary knob, tapping the screen, or saying various voice commands. Additionally, if you shell out for BMW's Gesture Control option, you can control the system with hand gestures, but we found this to be more gimmicky than useful. All 5-series models come with a digital gauge display that can be configured to show a variety of information to the driver. Navigation, a USB port, Bluetooth audio, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability are included in the tech suite, but you have to pay extra for SiriusXM satellite radio.
The 5-series performed well in crash testing, earning top marks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, winning a Top Safety Pick+ award in 2019. It has yet to be tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Plenty of driver-assistance features are standard and additional tech is optional, including a navigation-based semi-autonomous driving mode that can even plan for upcoming lane changes based on GPS data. Key safety features include:
> Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
> Standard blind-spot monitoring with rear-cross-traffic alert
> Available adaptive cruise control with a semi-autonomous driving mode
If quiet luxury and handsome styling are high on your new-car priorities list, the 2021 BMW 5-series sedan could very well be the answer. Its spacious and plush cabin is a pleasant place to spend your commute, and BMW offers a host of powertrain options to suit your needs, be they fuel efficiency or roaring V-8 performance. A facelift for 2021 brings sharper exterior styling that gives the 5-series an even more upscale appearance, and several tech upgrades should keep it in the fight against key rivals such as the Audi A6, the Genesis G80, and the Mercedes-Benz E-class.
BMW 540i xDrive Sedan Specifications:
▪ Length/width/height/wheelbase – 4,963/1,868/1,479/2,975 mm
▪ Ground clearance – 139 mm
▪ Kerb weight – 1,820 kg
▪ Cargo volume – 530 litre
▪ Engine – 3.0-litre (2,998 cc), 6-cylinder in-line, turbo petrol
▪ Max output – 333 hp (245 kW) at 5,500-6,250 rpm
▪ Max torque – 450 Nm at 1,600-4,800 rpm
▪ Transmission – 8-speed automatic, AWD
▪ 0-100 km/h – 4.9 seconds
▪ Top speed – 250 km/h
▪ Fuel consumption – 6.6-6.8 l/100km combined
▪ Footage location – Munich, Germany
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