Drive the 2011 BMW 5-series to experience the handling and comfort of a luxury RWD sport sedan. The 5-Series leverages power and technology to get drivers to their destination comfortably, safely, and quickly.
The two trim levels available for the 2011 5-Series are the 535i and the 550i. The base 535i gets its power from a turbocharged 3.0L inline 6-cylinder engine that makes 300 hp and connects to a 6-speed manual. The 550i has even more power with its big turbocharged V8 engine and a 6-speed manual transmission to emphasize the performance nature of the 5-series.
Being a luxury sedan, the 5-Series naturally comes standard with what drivers expect from BMW. Standard equipment across the 5-Series line include alloy wheels, speed sensitive and rain sensing wipers, leather interior, power front seats, sound system, four wheel ABS, and power sunroof.
Experience the style and luxury of the 2011 BMW 5-Series.
| Base Standard Equipment |
| Performance & Efficiency Standard Features |
| Direct ignition system with knock control |
| Electronically controlled engine cooling - (Map cooling) |
| Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features |
| Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers |
| 4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) - With composite front rotors and Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), and brake pad wear indicators |
| Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist (Servotronic), variable-ratio power steering |
| Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) - Including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features; with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) |
| Electronic limited-slip differential |
| Brake Energy Regeneration system |
| Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features |
| Front foglights |
| Rain-sensing windshield wipers with adjustable speed |
| Power adjustable, heated, folding, body-color side-view mirrors |
| Interior Seating & Trim Standard Features |
| 10-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger's seat - With 4-way lumbar support, and memory system for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors |
| Dark Wood trim |
| Open storage compartments in all doors and front seatback storage |
| Fold-up rear seat center armrest |
| Floor mats |
| Audio System Standard Features |
| HD Radio with "multicast" FM station reception |
| Satellite radio preparation |
| Comfort and Convenience Standard Features |
| Engine Start/Stop button |
| Vehicle and Key Memory |
| 2-way power moonroof - With remote, expanded "one touch" operation, anti-trapping feature, and sliding interior sunshade |
| Power windows with key-off and "one touch" up and down operation - Both front and rear, anti-trapping feature, opening from remote, and closing from exterior lock |
| Automatic climate control - With separate left/right temperature and air distribution controls, with automatic air recirculation |
| Micro-filter ventilation system - With replaceable active-charcoal filters |
| Automatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror - When car is shifted into reverse gear |
| Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel with automatic tilt-up - For easy entry and exit |
| Interior courtesy lights with automatic dimming function |
| Front map lights and rear reading lights - With separate controls for the left and right |
| Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors |
| Dual cupholders in front and rear |
| Automatic headlight on/off control |
| Fully finished trunk with interior and remote trunk release |
| Power outlet in front passenger's footwell, front center console storage compartment, rear center console, and in trunk |
| Glove compartment |
| Driver Controls and Instrumentation Standard Features |
| 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel - With controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone |
| Electronic analog speedometer and tachometer |
| iDrive system with on-board computer and Controller, and 8 programmable memory buttons |
| Condition-based Service display - With additional functions accessible through iDrive system |
| Service Interval Indicator and expanded Check Control vehicle monitor system |
| Tire Pressure Monitor |
| Rear-window defroster |
| Dynamic Cruise Control |
| Safety & Security Standard Features |
| Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) - With advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment |
| 3-point safety belts with force limiters and head restraints at all seating positions |
| Active Head Restraints for driver and front passenger |
| Front-and rear-seat Head Protection System (HPS) |
| Front-seat side-impact airbags |
| Acoustic safety-belt warning |
| Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners |
| LATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installation |
| Interlocking door anchoring system - To help protect against door intrusion in side impacts |
| BMW's Advanced Safety System - For integrated deployment of passive and active safety features |
| Crash sensor - That activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery, automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights |
| Anti-theft alarm system with keyhead remote operation and interior motion detector |
| Remote keyless entry security alarm system - With selective unlocking and double-lock feature (programmed at BMW center), remote trunk opening, interior motion detector, and panic feature |
| Adaptive Brake Lights |
| Bluetooth wireless technology - For hands-free calling (with Bluetooth compatible mobile phone, if so equipped), phonebook downloading and speech recognition capabilities |
| BMW Assist Safety Plan - Includes four years of Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Request, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Door Unlock, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Customer Relations, TeleService; MyInfo lets you send business locations and street addresses directly to your BMW and Navigation system (if so equipped) |
| Warranty Standard Features |
| BMW Ultimate Service - 4 years/50,000 miles |
| New Car Limited Warranty - 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Roadside Assistance - 4 years/ Unlimited miles |
| Rust Perforation Limited - 12 years/Unlimited miles |
BMW’s midsize 2011 535i is a high-tech, stylish, and powerful luxury sports sedan. Motivating the car’s rear tires is a 3.0-liter 300 horsepower turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine. 
The RWD 2011 BMW 550i is a fun to drive, sophisticated luxury sedan. This trim level of BMW’s popular 5-Series has a 3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve, inline 6-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology that puts out 400 HP. 
