In-depth F10 530d / 5er Series Review
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As many of you know, I spent a week with the new (F10) BMW 530d last month and came away very impressed.
It took a while to write up a review but it's now online with THREE slide shows (incl. a slideshow with multiple photos of the previous five generations of the 5er Series).
The 2011 BMW 5 Series ? 530d Review
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It took a while to write up a review but it's now online with THREE slide shows (incl. a slideshow with multiple photos of the previous five generations of the 5er Series).
The 2011 BMW 5 Series ? 530d Review
BMW has been making the 5er Series sedan since 1972, when the line replaced the BMW New Six (2500/2800/Bavaria). The 5er was the first BMW to carry the new BMW model designation, used still today, an idea conceived by BMW marketing chief Bob Lutz and later adopted by Audi and Mercedes-Benz. The 5er?s designation came about because it was the fifth of the New Series of models that followed the V-8 and the Isetta. (For individual models within the range, the first digit represents the model and the second and third digits approximate the engine?s displacement in deciliters.)
The basic 5er Series configuration hasn?t changed since 1972: front engine, rear-wheel drive, 50-50 weight balance, good mixture of ride comfort and handling, and room for four adults with luggage. Since its launch, more than 5.5 million of the 5er Series have been sold.
The basic 5er Series configuration hasn?t changed since 1972: front engine, rear-wheel drive, 50-50 weight balance, good mixture of ride comfort and handling, and room for four adults with luggage. Since its launch, more than 5.5 million of the 5er Series have been sold.
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Read your review on FB - good report. Bit surprised that the 7 delivered higher level of fuel economy but the driving situations were different. That said, the performance of the 530d is remarkable ... especially under conditions where all that torque can be delivered!
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