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BMW Series
Saloon
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THE BMW SERIES SALOON.
JOY IS AN EXPLORATION OF BEAUTY.
Sheer
Driving Pleasure
BMW EfficientDynamics
Less emissions. More driving pleasure.
INSPIRING DESIGN DOES NOT
ALWAYS BEGIN ON PAPER.
Beauty, they say, is in the eyes of the beholder. The beauty of a BMWis based on ideas. In the case of the BMW Series Saloon, the designers idea
was to re-invent dynamism, using distinctive and elegant lines. They designed an elongated front section, which suggests power while helping to
lower fuel consumption. The interior design is both harmonious and dynamically charged. Find out more about dynamism in its most beautiful form:
www.bmw.com/series
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The BMW Series Saloon
THE AESTHETICS OF
SPORTING ELEGANCE.
Technology
ON CURVES AND
POWER CURVES.
Equipment
AS INDIVIDUAL
AS YOUR DREAMS.
Exterior
The shape of perfection.
Driving pleasure
Highlights of the new BMW Series
Saloon.
Dynamics and design
Interview with chief designer
Adrian van Hooydonk.
Interior
Cockpit and rear cabin highlights.
Experience
minutes in the BMW Series Saloon.
www.bmw.com/series
Performance
The BMW Series Saloon on the move.
BMW EfcientDynamics
The technology package for reduced fuel
consumption and emissions.
Engines
The new generation of petrol and diesel
engines.
Chassis/safety
Innovations that bring joy.
BMW ConnectedDrive
Intelligent networking for more safety,
convenience and infotainment.
Fascination
The technology of the
BMW Series Saloon.
www.bmw.com/series
Combination examples
M Sports package
Exterior colours
Upholstery colours
Interior colours and
interior trims
Standard/optional equipment
Original BMW Accessories
Multi-faceted and individual.
Summaries
BMW SERIES
OVERVIEW.
Equipment tables
Technical data
BMW Service and
BMW brand experience
Exclusive offers for BMW customers.
www.bmw.com
Equipment of model shown: BMWi
Engine: BMWTwinPower Turbo
six-cylinder in-line petrol engine
Power output: kW( hp)
Wheels: " light-alloy wheels V-spoke , mixed tyres
Exterior colour: Space Grey metallic
Upholstery: Dakota leather Veneto Beige
Interior trim: Fine-wood trimFineline Anthracite
For information on fuel consumption and CO
emissions please
see p. /.
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Editorial
STYLISH
ELEGANCE.
Exterior 06 07
What is it about the
BMW Series Saloon
that makes it so hard to
take ones eyes off it?
Is it the expressive front?
The sporty contours of
the bonnet? The distinctive
tail? The cars overall
elegance? The dynamic
movement it suggests?
Or is it simply the fact that
the BMW Series Saloon
epitomises aesthetic
perfection?
www.bmw.com/series/design
A FORMULA TO
CAPTIVATE THE
SENSES.
The BMW Series Saloon is the sum of sportiness
and elegance, dynamism and efciency, agility and
comfort. It all adds up to something very special:
JOY.
Driving pleasure 12 13
BMW EfcientDynamics is an umbrella term for a range of technologies used to lower fuel consumption and enhance
driving pleasure at the same time. Everything in the BMW Series Saloon is designed for maximum efciency, a virtue
that comes as standard in every BMW. This includes pioneering engine technology and aerodynamics. Even the surplus
kinetic energy of the car that becomes available when you lift your foot off the accelerator or step on the brake is not
wasted: thanks to Brake Energy Regeneration, it is converted into electricity and fed into the battery. This means less work
to do for the engine, with a corresponding fuel saving. Just one feature of many that contribute to making driving pleasure
more energy-efcient than ever before.
www.bmw.com/EfficientDynamics
OUR ENGINEERS EXPEND ALL THEIR ENERGY
TO ENSURE THAT YOU EXPEND LESS OF YOURS.
BMW EfficientDynamics
Less emissions. More driving pleasure.
Driving pleasure 14 15
Engines drive cars. Thats what the intellect tells us. But the heart
knows that a BMW engine does much more than just power a car.
Its an alchemist. The engines in the BMW Series Saloon turn
energy into emotion. Torque into a quickening pulse. Renement
into relaxation. Pulling power into exhilaration. The immediate, joyful
power delivery of the BMW Series Saloon engines converts a
minimum of fuel into a maximum of driving pleasure.
YOU CANT DESIGN
EMOTIONS. BUT YOU
CAN DESIGN ENGINES
THAT AWAKEN THEM.
Driving pleasure 16 17
BMWConnectedDrive* is the umbrella
term for BMW technologies used to
establish an information network that
effectively integrates the car and driver
into their environment. In every situation,
you can count on optional assistance
systems offering you a high level of
convenience, infotainment and safety.
From the handy Information Service and
newofce functions enabling you to have
e-mails read out to you, for example, to
the automated emergency call triggered
in the event of an accident and the
innovative Head-up Display projecting
important information on the cars
windscreen BMWConnectedDrive is
all about making sure that nothing comes
between you and the joy of driving.
www.bmw.com/ConnectedDrive
* May not be available in all countries.
THE BMW SERIES SALOON.
IQ AS WELL AS HP.
Driving pleasure 18 19
The innovative BMW ConnectedDrive systems* are all about making life easy. When parking, for example, even tight parking spaces are
no problem to get into. The optional Park Assistant measures the size of the parking spot and automatically steers the car into it, at the
press of a button all you have to do is operate the accelerator and brake pedals. The optional Surround View provides further assistance:
this system helps you see what you need to see when things get tight. Its just another way in which BMW ConnectedDrive makes driving
easier.
* May not be available in all countries.
A BMW SHOULD
ALWAYS RADIATE
DYNAMISM.
Adrian van Hooydonk (), Head of BMW Group Design,
invited us to join him on an exclusive test drive. An interview
with the expert about the design of the BMW Series Saloon.
Interview: Brian Finally
Adrian van Hooydonk, what is it that makes the
BMW Series Saloon so special? This saloon is like a perfectly
tailored suit. It always looks great, be it on a business trip, a holiday,
or in everyday driving.
What does the Series Saloon represent in the current BMW
portfolio? The BMW Series Saloon is the core product of the
brand. It has the longest history and embodies the ideal blend of
sportiness and elegance. Our new design features a very dynamic
front and rear while the silhouette appears above all elongated and
elegant.
What are the details that set this car apart from its
predecesssor? We have developed a very upright kidney grille for
the BMW Series Saloon. It is even slightly angled towards the front
to emphasise the sportiness of this model. It also establishes a
link with our design history. The vehicle has a slightly more crouching
stance than its predecessor, which gives it a more dynamic edge.
Would you agree with our perception that you have really
managed to unite three design ideas in one vehicle an
extremely distinctive front, an elegant side view and a sporty
rear? The viewer will always perceive a vehicle in its entirety. We started
with the premise that the BMW Series Saloon was to represent the
epitome of a sporty executive saloon. And while it is an unmistakable
member of the top-end range, it must also possess individual design
features. These are apparent in the exterior: the BMW Series
Saloon has a charismatic front that conveys the cars dynamism. The
side view is all about its distinctive and assured stylishness while the
rear shows a natural, authentic sportiness. In the interior, we aimed for
a sophisticated, contemporary look coupled with tailor-made
functionality.
Adrian van Hooydonk, Head of BMWGroup Design,
introduces the BMW Series Saloon.
Exterior designer Jacek Frhlich
gets to work on his design model.
You put great emphasis on the dynamism of this model. But
how sporty can a BMW Series Saloon be? A BMWshould
always radiate dynamism. The BMW Series Saloon appeals
predominantly to customers who get a lot of joy out of driving
and that includes the odd long journey and who therefore
appreciate the trademark BMW dynamism. The proportions of the
BMW Series Saloon have been clearly dened throughout its
history: a long bonnet, short front overhang, long wheelbase, an
occupant cell offset towards the rear of the car and a coup-like
rooine. In silhouette, each of our saloons shows these
characteristics. In my opinion, the BMW Series Saloon possesses
very harmonious and well-balanced proportions, combined with the
timeless elegance that has become synonymous with our large
model series.
Lets talk about the lines of the bonnet: what is the function
of these small but signicant design features? The two
character lines on the bonnet add precision and denition to the
models overall looks.
A closer look reveals just how much attention has gone into
designing the details. Even the door handles are exactly
level with the swage line presumably this has been well
thought out? Features such as the integrated door handles or the
dynamic shape of the indicators testify to the special role BMW has
always attributed to sophisticated details. These beautiful, well-
designed elements round off the overall impression of the vehicle and
show our ability to translate our ideas into practice on a technical
level.
The headlights feature an eyebrow-like arch, while the
taillights have a pronounced L-shape. What motivated you
to create such distinctive lights? For us, it is important that
people will recognise this car as a BMWeven in the dark. The most
important feature in this respect is the focused look oriented towards
the road. This is achieved by the twin headlights and their slightly
arched top edges the eyebrow you were referring to. The trademark
L-shape of the taillights has been a staple throughout this models
history. However, illumination is provided by very contemporary LED
elements.
Can you explain why the kidney grille is especially
distinctive and wide? The kidney grille is of course more than a
design element. First and foremost, it serves as an air inlet. But in
the BMW Series Saloon, it also conveys the message that this
saloon has lots of sporting personality.
Thank you very much for this exclusive interview! It was a
pleasure talking to you.
Interior designer Oliver Heilmer checking the lines and
dimensions of the body on the clay model.
Emotional sketch of the exterior
of the BMW Series Saloon.
Interior 22 23
PERFECTION.
When youre getting into the
BMW Series Saloon for the
rst time, youll want to pause for
a moment to take in the ambience.
What youll notice rst is the clean
lines and inherent harmony of
the design: uncluttered, elegant
surfaces with neatly arranged control
elements meet high-class materials
and top workmanship. The overall
effect is a feeling that tells you that
you have arrived in the right place. A
little later, youll notice that this design
does not just look good; it is also
extremely functional: everything is
designed for typical BMW driving
pleasure. Every control and display
is ergonomically optimised, angled
towards the driver and located in just
the place where you would want it to
be. So you canfocus all your attention
on the road ahead of you. If you cast
your eyes a little towards the centre
console, your gaze alights on the
perfectly integrated ." Control
Display of the optional Navigation
system Professional*. On the other
side, integrated in the exterior mirror,
the optional Lane Change Warning
System features a ashing indicator
warning you of any vehicles in your
blind spot. And right in front of you
is the optional Head-up Display,
projecting important data directly
into your eld of vision for example
navigation instructions for a complex
road layout coming up ahead. So you
never have to avert your eyes from
the road a driver assistance system
that is without peer in its class. It is
intelligent technology, intelligently
integrated into an interior that exudes
a unique sense of style.
* May not be available in all countries.
ALL THE DETAILS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE
BMW SERIES SALOON COMBINE TO FORM
AN INTEGRATED WHOLE. EVERYTHING FEELS
JUST RIGHT.
Interior 24 25
IN THE INTERIOR OF THE BMW SERIES SALOON, EVEN
SMALL DETAILS SUPPORT A BIG AIM: PERFECTION.
In addition to the high quality and
generous amount of space, the front
and rear passengers also benet from
unique equipment details that ensure
maximum comfort, even on longer
journeys from the optional
automatic air conditioning with
-zone control, enabling front and
rear passengers to choose
individualised air conditioning
settings, to the optional rear-seat
entertainment system Professional,
comprising two ." monitors, a
separate DVD drive and easy-to-use
controls. And nally: the sound. The
high-end loudspeakers of the
optional HiFi system Professional are
distributed across the entire interior,
creating the brilliant acoustics of a
concert hall in your BMW Series
Saloon at the touch of a button. The
only difference: in the BMW Series,
everyone has the best seat in the
house. Once you have sat down in
the BMW Series Saloon, you wont
want to get out again.
Each seat in the BMW Series
Saloon has been designed with one
clear aim in mind: maximum comfort.
Space on the rear seats is generous,
with ample leg- and headroom
even for tall passengers. The interior
combines high-class materials,
including optional wood trim and
optional Nappa leather, with perfect
workmanship. This approach has
created a luxurious interior that
ensures a pleasant journey for all.
MINUTES
IN THE
BMW
SERIES
SALOON.
Falling in love only takes seconds.
Forming a deep, lasting friendship
takes minutes and seconds longer.
What do the rst ve minutes in the new
BMW Series Saloon feel like? BMW
Magazine researched the issue and
documented the results. (The most important
result was that they didnt really want to get
out of the BMW Series Saloon again.)
: Operating the door handle is the
rst indication of things to come. The door
opens with that satisfying clunk that is the
unmistakable sign of rst-class materials and
precise workmanship. You take a seat behind
the steering wheel and immediately feel at
home. Every detail is where you expect it to
be. You close the door; the last couple of
inches, the door moves by itself, pulling itself
shut with hardly a noise.
: The clear cockpit layout with its
characteristic four circular dials in the
instrument cluster seems pleasantly familiar.
High-quality materials make for a superb look
and feel. Your ngertips caress the different
types of surfaces. Your thumbs touch the ten
buttons on the steering wheel, the cruise
control toggle and the little wheel for
selecting telephone numbers or radio
stations. Ergonomics meet perfect
workmanship.
: Its so quiet, almost as though the world
had been wrapped up in cotton wool. Your
senses become more acute. Everything is
focused on the driver; the centre console and
gear selector lever are inclined towards you.
You touch the buttons with the tips of your
ngers, feel how precisely they click home.
The forward rotation of the shoulder feels
familiar: it is just like trying on a tailored suit.
: Press the Start button, and the vehicles
controls, dials and displays come to life. As
you touch the iDrive Controller, you realise
how precise and logical its operation is. Exact
instructions on the brilliant display help you
connect your mobile phone and MP player
to your car in next to no time. Everything
works perfectly, like a well rehearsed
ensemble.
: It is fun, getting to know this car. A little
exciting, too, inspiring, like the rst day at a
job that you have long looked forward to. And
then: the rst press of the accelerator pedal.
Still in idle. You hear the power of the engine,
feel its dynamic potential, cant wait to get
going. The accelerator pedal communicates
the enjoyment of motoring in the most direct
way imaginable. And you already know that
you wont want to stop again.
INTELLIGE
WE HAVE THOUGHT
OF IT, SO YOU DONT
HAVE TO.
NCE.
From innovative driver assistance systems to the
revolutionary Integral Active Steering and powerful
engines the technology in the BMW 5 Series Saloon
cannot defy the laws of physics. But it uses them
in novel ways, to enable you to relax while enjoying
your drive.
BMW EfficientDynamics 30 31
BMW EFFICIENT DYNAMICS
TAKES LITTLE AND GIVES A LOT.
Efcient vehicles accelerate from
to km/h in . seconds.
Efcient vehicles are extremely
aerodynamic. Efcient vehicles
captivate the eye before they
have even started moving.
Sports cars consume only .
litres of diesel per kilometres.
Sports cars are refuelled at an
electric socket.
Efcient sports cars like the
Concept Car BMW Vision
EfcientDynamics make the
impossible possible,
demonstrating that the vision of
highly efcient mobility combined
with pure emotion can soon
become a reality.
High Precision Injection.
This latest-generation petrol direct
injection system features injectors
located right next to the spark
plugs. They inject fuel at high
pressure with maximum precision,
ensuring particularly efcient
combustion.
BMW TwinPower
Turbo technology.
This innovative turbocharging
technology efciently reclaims the
energy contained in exhaust gases,
using two turbochargers (i and
d) or a TwinScroll charger (i).
-speed automatic
transmission Steptronic.
The close spacing of gear ratios
in the optional -speed automatic
transmission (standard on the i,
i xDrive and d) enables
maximum use of the optimum rev
range, lowering fuel consumption
and enhancing shift comfort.
With its ongoing, tireless
research effort, BMW is
developing innovations
and pioneering eco-
friendly mobility. Like every
BMW, the BMW Series
Saloon comes with the
comprehensive,
multi-award-winning
BMW EfficientDynamics
technology package.
Together, the various
BMW EfficientDynamics
features minimise fuel
consumption and CO
emissions while
maximising power and
dynamic performance.
Less emissions, more
driving pleasure a
contradiction that BMW
has resolved, once and
for all. Benefiting both
the environment and
the driver.
BMW EfficientDynamics
Less emissions. More driving pleasure.
www.bmw.com/EfcientDynamics
Air vent control.
A sensor constantly determines
the engines current cooling
requirements, rendering a
permanent air stream through the
radiator unnecessary. The air vents
in front of the radiator open or close
depending on the environmental
temperature and road speed. When
shut they improve aerodynamics,
shorten the engines warm-up time
and thus reduce fuel consumption.
Optimum Shift Indicator.
Timely gearshifts are one of the
most effective and easiest ways
to save fuel. This is where the
Optimum Shift Indicator provided
in conjunction with the -speed
manual transmission comes in. It
shows the driver which gear to use
in order to save fuel.
Electric Power Steering.
Unlike conventional, hydraulic
steering systems, electric steering
only uses energy during actual
steering. When the steering wheel
position is constant the electric
motor is inactive.
Brake Energy Regeneration.
Brake Energy Regeneration
means that the alternator usually
only generates electricity when
the driver either takes the foot off
the accelerator or brakes previously
unused kinetic energy is converted
into electrical energy and fed into
the battery.
A number of BMWEfcientDynamics measures are equipment-dependent and not available for all
model variants. Your BMWpartner will be pleased to advise you further.
Engines 32 33
The petrol engines. Power, responsiveness and revving ability characterise every
BMW engine. Naturally, all the engines available for the BMW Series Saloon also
follow the BMW EfficientDynamics philosophy, aiming to combine performance with
maximum efficiency, minimising both fuel consumption and CO
emissions. Whichever
engine you choose, you can be certain that you will enjoy maximum driving pleasure
combined with superb efficiency.
IT ALL REVOLVES
AROUND JOY.
SEVERAL THOUSAND
TIMES PER MINUTE.
combines rear-wheel
steering with a variable steering
ratio on the front wheels. At speeds
up to about km/h, the rear wheels
turn the opposite way to the front
wheels. This makes the wheelbase
feel shorter, for enhanced agility
and manoeuvrability. At speeds
above around km/h, the rear
wheels turn the same way as the
front wheels. This increases both
driving stability and comfort.
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integral-active-steering
Adaptive Drive.
The optional Adaptive Drive
combines two active chassis and
suspension control systems:
Dynamic Drive and Dynamic
Damping Control, the latter
allowing you to set up the dampers
the way you prefer them. With
Dynamic Drive, active stabilisers at
the front and rear axles minimise
vehicle movements. Body roll is
signicantly reduced, so your
passengers arrive more relaxed or
can even do some work on the way.
Dynamic Damping Control.
This optional system enables the
driver to adjust the dampers to the
relevant driving situation. In addition
to the standard Normal setting,
two modes are available: Comfort
makes for a soft damper setting,
enabling the car to absorb bumps
in the road and minimising vehicle
movement. Sport on the other
hand selects a stiffer suspension
setting, enhancing driving pleasure.
Dynamic Driving Control.
By pressing a button, you can
optionally adjust the driving
characteristics of the BMW
Series Saloon according to
your requirements. The system
ne-tunes such features as
accelerator response or power
steering, enabling you to
individualise the dynamic feel
of your BMW. In conjunction
with the optional chassis and
suspension control systems
Adaptive Drive and Dynamic
Damping Control, the dampers
can be ne-tuned as well, for
maximum ride comfort.
Smartphones
Interior colours
Cloth Diagonal
Cloth/
leather
combi-
nation
Tudor
Cloth
Grey
Shadow/
Alcantara
Dakota leather
Exclusive Nappa
leather, extended
Standard seats B B B B B B B B
Sports seats B B B B B B B B
Comfort seats B B B B B B B B
Upno|stery co|ours
Antnrac|te
Veneto
Be|qe
Antnrac|te/
B|ack
Antnrac|te B|ack Lverest Orey
Veneto
Be|qe
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C|nnamon
Brown
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lnter|or co|ours
B|ack
Veneto
Be|qe
B|ack B|ack B|ack Lverest Orey
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Be|qe
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Exterior colours
Non-metallic
66B B|ack
B B B B B B B B B B B B
Non-metallic
300 A|p|ne Wn|te
B B B B B B B B B B B B
Metallic
475 B|ack Sappn|re
B B B B B B B B B B B
Metallic
354 |tan|um S||ver
B B B B B B B B B B B B
Metallic
A52 Space Orey
B B B B B B B B B B B B
Metallic
A72 Casnmere S||ver
B B B B B B B B B B B
Metallic
AB4 M||ano Be|qe
B B B B B B B B B B
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A76 Deep Sea B|ue
B B B B B B B B B B B
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AB! asman
B B B B B B B B B B
Metallic
A!7 Havanna
B B B B B B B B B B
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A90 Sopn|sto Orey br||||ant effect
B B B B B B B B B B B B
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AB9 lmper|a| B|ue br||||ant effect
B B B B B B B B B B B B
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4!6 Carbon B|ack
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B B B B B B B B B
Interior trims
4A B|ack, n|qn-q|oss
B B B B B B B B B B B
4CL l|ne-wood tr|m
l|ne||ne antnrac|te
B B B B B B B B B B B B
4B5 l|ne-wood tr|m Asn Ora|n,
n|qn-q|oss, ||qnt
B B B B B B B B B B B
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