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10 Surprising Facts About the Upcoming BMW 5 Series!

10. Bigger Than Before

The new model is taller and more stately than the 7 Series. For the Chinese market, expect some lengthening with an emphasis on cabin/cargo spaces. 

09. There’s No V12

Fastest 5 Series is twin-turbo M550i xDrive. 462bhp and 4.0s to 62mph. Crikey. That time is hard to beat if the next M5 stays RWD.

08. Thrifty Diesel and a PHEV

The 520d EfficientDynamics produces 190bhp, accelerates to 62mph in 7.5 seconds, and emits 102g/km of CO2.

07. It Will Be Heavier

The i5 model's all-electric architecture forces the 5 Series to increase weight. Because they share a platform, all 5 Series cars are affected.

06. More Fours and Sixes and Xdrive

To wit, the 530i, which alas only has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 252bhp. A straight-six engine is required for a 530d (265bhp) or 540i (340bhp). 

05. Active Anti-roll

"Dynamic drive" is BMW's term. This time, it's electric. Audi and Bentley SUVs need 48V, but BMW can accomplish it with 12V.

04. Some Fresh Shapes

The hexagonal daytime running LEDs echo BMW's twin grille. The side has a fresh crease. It rises above the front wheel arch, door handles, and rear side window.

03. Feature Electric Vehicles

This generation's i5 will give the 5 Series electric power. Like the new 7 Series, the BMW i5 will be marketed alongside gasoline/hybrid 5 Series variants. 

02. BMW Cloud

If you let it, the BMW linked function will scan your calendar and address book to pre-load your destination into the navigation and send your anticipated arrival time to your meeting.

01. Expect A Price Bump

With new versions, enhanced technology, increased capacity, and almost every imaginable upgrade, the 2017 5 Series is expected to cost more.

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