The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo cars have been updated. This applies to the 2013 and 2015 models. What are the differences, and how have the improvements helped?
Exterior
The rear parts of the 2013 cars were awkward, and the facelift was needed to fix these flaws. So now, there are no large round headlights and rectangular trunk lids.
Thanks to the smooth lines, the body visually decreased in size.
The front headlights have a distinct look. The rear ones have characteristic curves.
Depending on the equipment packages, the exterior may vary. For example, the M Sport 2015 has redesigned front bumpers and side air intakes. In the GT version, they have installed larger wheels and stiff suspensions.
Interior of BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
Inside the BMW 5 Gran Turismo, it feels like it's not the fifth, but the seventh series of cars. They come with flagship BMW 7 chassis. The cabins are spacious. With the Executive Package, galleries have individual styles. You can sit four passengers comfortably.
Important! In the base models, the front and rear seats are adjustable for tilts. They can be moved forward/backward. The driver's seats have high seating positions.
The dashboards have slants towards the windshields. The 2015 cars are atypical fives but chameleons with multiple stylistic features. They are for car owners who want spacious cabins like SUVs but with high ground clearances.
The advantages of these models can only be felt with galleries. Even compared to X5 cars, they seem cramped. Probably because of the panoramic roofs.
When the seats are folded down, the trunks occupy 500 liters. With the seats moved forward, plus 60 liters. When the seats are folded, it becomes 1750 liters.
The trunk lids can be opened differently. To load/unload, the trunks need to be fully opened. In general, the lids have five positions.
Specifications of the 2015 Cars
- Length — 5 m 004.
- Width — 2 m 140.
- Wheelbase — 3 m 070.
- Weight — 2120 kg.
The long bodies make maneuvering difficult when passing through narrow streets. Side and rear visibility is limited. GT cars have small side mirrors. Therefore, cameras for all-round visibility and Adaptive Drive functions are necessary.
To control the suspensions, Comfort+ mode is needed. Or Eco Pro, Comfort, Sport, and Sport+. By selecting from these five modes, the BMW 5 Gran Turismo will behave as expected. Smooth and seamless gear shifts are provided by automatic transmissions.
Equipment of BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
GT cars are powered by three-liter engines, with 258 horsepower and 560 Nm of torque. In the new BMW 5 Gran Turismo, developers did not try to showcase speed and efficiency, although these indicators are present.
Fuel consumption in the city for the 2015 cars is 11 liters, and 7.5 liters outside the city. To achieve optimal values, cars with six-cylinder engines are required.
Important! Cars with a V8 550i, 4.4 liters, 450 hp, and 650 Nm of torque are considered the best.
Europeans opt for the 530d, with a 3-liter engine. Accelerating in 6.2 seconds, whether or not they have xDrive.
For Americans, the 535i, with 330 hp and 400 Nm of torque. Accelerating in 6.3 seconds. Even with the base level, they are equipped with digital instruments and controllers with touchscreens.
They are also equipped with:
- rain sensors;
- Hi-Fi with speakers;
- dark wood trim;
- leather seats;
- panoramic roofs;
- climate controls;
- parking assistants and adaptive lighting;
- Bluetooth connections;
- USB support, etc.
Cars can be further equipped with other options. But fully loaded cars will cost over 100,000 dollars.
Features and Safety
Base BMW 5 Gran Turismo cars come with:
- Frontal two-stage deployment airbags (2 each).
- Chest-type airbags for front passengers (2 each).
- Head airbags (2 each).
Also, the cars are equipped with brake devices:
- with anti-lock mechanisms;
- dynamic stability control;
- for braking during cornering;
- controlling immediate braking and adaptive stop signals.
Conclusion
These cars are unique.
Because their developers built them with:
- The best cabin spaces.
- Comfort.
- Elegance.
- Dynamism.
BMW has a variety of competitive models like the 5 Series Touring and X5. The former are dynamic and cost less. Their trunk compartments are similar to GT cars but not as comfortable. Serious competitors are the X5 models.
New BMW 5 Gran Turismo cars with minimal equipment start at 52,300 euros in Germany and 60,700 dollars in America.
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