Overview
The 2011 BMW 5 Series Sedan is a midsize sedan offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $45,050. For that price, it mainly competes with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan, the Jaguar XF Sedan, and the Audi A6 Sedan. Between 3 trims, the 5 Series offers 3 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.0L Inline-6 capable of making 240 horsepower and 230 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 300 horsepower-making 3.0L turbocharged Inline-6 engine and a 400-horsepower-making 4.4L turbocharged V8 engine respectively. There is also an option between 6-speed manual transmission and 8-speed automatic transmission depending on the engine configuration you choose. The 5 Series reaches 60 mph from zero in 6.2 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 5.9 seconds and 5.0 seconds with the 3.0L Turbo Inline-6 engine and 4.4L Turbo V8 engine respectively. Depending on the powertrain, the 5 Series can manage a combined fuel economy between 20 and 25 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 13 striking colors the 5 Series comes in really pull you towards itself.
