Grand Auto Show: The BMW 535d xDrive and Technologies
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the very first time the BMW 5-serises was introduced in 1972. There have been
made sixth generations of this premium model for now. The sixth generation of
BMW 5-series was introduced in 2011. At the 2015 Grand Auto Show was shown BMW
535 xDrive. So, let’s talk about its engine and some of the technologies which
are available in the family of the BMW 5-series.
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The
front view of the BMW 5-series 535d xDrive model
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Still
I’m not drive any model of BMW 5 series but we could see what the BMW 535
xDrive offers. The engine is straight 6-cylnder with volume 2993 cc and uses
diesel fuel. There are BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with variable geometry
and high-pressure multi-stage turbocharging. The Common Rail direct injection
works with piezo injectors, the maximal injection pressure is 2000 bar. The power which this engine reached is 313 hp
@ 4400 rpm, the max torque is 630 Nm (465 lb-ft) in range 1500-2500 rpm. It
sounds good and the fuel consumption is: urban 6.8l/100 km (34.59 US mpg); extra-urban
4.9l/100 km (48 US mpg); combined 5.6l/100 km (42 US mpg). These are the
official fuel parameters with standard tires 225/55 R17.
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The
front and side view of the BMW 5-series 535d xDrive model
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BMW
535d xDrive is mated to 8-speed automatic transmission with Steptronic
function. This BMW with this engine accelerates from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) for
5.1 seconds. It’s not bad time for business and premium class sedan. The top
speed is 250 km/h (155 mph).
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The side and rear view of the BMW 5-series 535d xDrive model
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The
suspension of the BMW 5-series is made by aluminum. For the font axel there are
double-wishbones and integral rear axle. The Driving Experience Control comes
as standard for the sixth generation of the BMW business class model. This system gives you to make personal
adjustments of the 5-series’s suspension. The control button is placed in on
the middle console. Using Driving Experience Control you can select modes which
responses of the accelerator, the steering, the shift characteristics of the
automatic transmission and electronically controlled dampers.
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The drive side view of the BMW 5-series 535d xDrive model
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There
is an optional system which controls the dampers in BMW 5-series called Dynamic
Damper Control. It electronically adapts the dampers to the road condition and your
driving style. Another system which stabilizes the 5-series is Adaptive Drive.
It electronically controls anti-roll bars in order to stabilize your 5-series
through the quickly taken corners and in sudden changes of the direction. As
additional equipment you can order and M-Sport lowered suspension.
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The driver seat in the BMW 5-series
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The dashboard in the BMW 5-serie
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The
BMW 5-series’s instrument cluster which is a 10.25-inch TFT display has different
color schemes. For example, if you are select the COMFORT mode the scheme of
the display has classical view. In ECO PRO mode the rpm meter morphs into an
Efficient Dynamics display and this indicates how efficiently you drive. The
SPORT mode shows digitally the speed of the car in the form of a large central
figure and the current engaged gear is displayed in the center of the rpm
meter.
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The middle console with gear stick
and iDrive controler in BMW 5-series
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The
ECO PRO mode can be activated via standard Driving Control switch. The ECO PRO
burn as little fuel as possible because this system controls the engine
management, acceleration responses and the shift characteristics of the
automatic gearbox. It’s interesting what will be the fuel consumption in urban
drive with activated ECO PRO mode. If somebody has such information, feel free
to share with us.
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The backside part of the middle console
with compartment in the BMW 5-series
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If
you order the optional Navigation system Professional it can help you to save
fuel. This is possible with ECO PRO Route function. There is another innovative
system in the family of the BMW 5-series called Proactive Driving Assistant.
This system can guide you when is the perfect moment to take your foot of the
accelerator when you approaching corners and speed-restricted areas. It’s also
in order to keeps low fuel consumption.
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The rear seats in the BMW 5-series
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Your
BMW 5 series can be equipped with the new Driving Assistant option which
combines Lane Departure Warning (works at least 70 km/h (43 mph)) and Collision
Warning with braking function (works at least 15 km/h (9 mph)). It detects if
you are going to departure the lane and it will warm you with audible and visual
alerts.
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| The rear seats in the BMW 5-series |
The
Driving Assistant Plus is a system which upgrades the Driving Assistant and
works together with Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go. This system in
your 5-series can help you in slow-moving traffic and in traffic jams. The
Traffic Jam Assistant function can works from 40 km/h (25 mph). This function
can control the distance with the car in front your BMW 535d xDrive. In order your
BMW 5-series to be in the middle of the lane, the Traffic Jam Assistant uses
steering assistance.
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| The infotainment system for rear seats in the BMW 5-series |
The
BMW 5-series has thermal imaging camera which is mounted to the front of the
vehicle. Using this thermal camera your Bimmer can show you people, animals and
everything else which or who radiates heat. This technology is called BMW Night
Vision and will help you as warn if there is potential collision with your car.
The alert is visual with a symbol on the instrumental cluster. If you order a
head-up display the alert will also displayed on it. Moreover, BMW Night Vision
system has and audible signal.
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| The interior illumination in the BMW 5-series |
The
BMW 5-series is a car which has representative function in the business world.
Many people use this BMW’s model as a car for work. If you have chance to use
BMW 5-series but you have some problems with the parking maneuvers you don’t
have need worry about it. The BMW 5 has fully automatic BMW Parking Assistant. This
system was available and in the previous model but now it’s upgraded. The BMW
Parking Assistant can park your car fully automatically using accelerator and
brake pedals.
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| The bright interior for the BMW 5-series |
The
BMW 5-series has sixth generation and probably the seventh is on the way. This
model has a lot of systems and technologies. The variety of the engines is not
small although I write only about the 535d xDrive model. I would like to make
video review about BMW 5-series where to show more about the functions about I
wrote in this article and other which doesn’t make me such impression for now.
Stay around and I will be glad to show you everything about BMW 5-series.
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| The driver seat in the BMW 5-series |
Note:
This article is a part of the series about the 2015 Grand Auto Show which was
held in Varna, Bulgaria. This expo shows the new and current models of
automobiles and motorcycles. Almost all vehicles come with serious price
discounts. I have been published galleries about the Grand Auto Show since 2013
but this time I would like and to share more information about every model in
alphabet order. The pictures are also included. Dro from Dro4Cars.
