Mid-size luxury sedans become famous and largely appreciated because they offer comfort, good performance, manageable size, comfortable ride and up-to-date features and amenities in a stylish and very practical package. Among the mid-size sedans, BMW has been the benchmark because it comes with perfect blend of outstanding car qualities and features.

 

BMW 5 Series comes as a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, and luxury sports sedan or luxury sports wagon. These body styles are usually available in six trims ranging 525i sedan to the 540i sport wagon. The BMW 5 Series 525i sedan comes equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I6 engine that produces 184-horsepower and achieves 20-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. This engine is mated with a 5-speed automatic transmission and an overdrive option.

 

The 5 Series sports wagon in 2004 model year is offered with a standard 4.4-liter V8 engine generating 290 horsepower and teamed with a standard 5-speed transmission with overdrive. It has a gas mileage of 17-mpg in the city and 21-mpg on the highway.

 

5 Series is loaded with 4-wheel anti-lock brakes with 4 channels and 4 sensors front power 296-mm x 22-mm ventilated disc and rear power 298-mm x 20-mm ventilated disc brakes. It also comes with safety features that include heated washer system, side guard door beams and child safety door locks situated on rear doors. 5 Series also boasts its power engine speed sensing rack and pinion steering with variable-assist.