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Pros and Cons*
Pros
Impressive cargo room, comfortable rear-passenger area, a selection of great engines and efficient transmission as well as the agility provided by the xDrive system give the BMW 5 GT a head start on the competition.
Cons
Sore points include asceptized handling, cumbersome size, harsh, noisy ride, heavy liftgate and lengthy options list.
Price
The 535i xDrive starts at $70,400.
The 550i xDrive has a MSRP of $81,200.
Options include the BMW App at $300, technology package at $2,000, seating package at $2,900, rear seat comfort group at $2,900 or $3,900, Executive package at $4,000 and M package at $4,700.
Fuel Consumption
The 6-cylinder engine consumes an estimated 11.1 L/100 km city and 7.6 L/100 km highway.
Equipping the BMW 5 Series GT with the V8 engine will bring these figures to approximately 13.6 L/100 km city and 8.9 L/100 km highway, for an 11.5 L/100 km average.
Exterior Styling
Its 5 Series origins are evident in both front and side views. However, its bulbous rear end is both BMW and SUV-like in appearance. The hatch opens in two distinct and practical ways.
Drivetrain
The 535i xDrive is powered by a turbocharged inline 3.0 litre 6-cylinder engine that produces 300 hp and 300 lb-ft torque.
As for the 550i xDrive, it's equipped with a 4.4 litre V6 that churns out 400 hp and 450 lb-ft torque.
Both engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic all-wheel drive setup.
Cargo Capacity
The 5 Series GT offers between 440 and 1,700 litres of cargo room.
Safety
A combination of six airbags and various passive and active safety features protect the occupants.
Comparable Models
Audi A7, Mercedes-Benz CLS Class
*References
Rufiange Daniel, L'annuel de l'automobile 2013, Montréal Transcontinental, 2012, p.132
Lachapelle Marc, Le guide de l'auto 2013, Montréal, Les éditions de l'Homme, 2012, p.166
Descarries Éric, L'auto 2013, Montréal, Les éditions La Presse, 2012, p.144
www.bmw.ca
Pros
Impressive cargo room, comfortable rear-passenger area, a selection of great engines and efficient transmission as well as the agility provided by the xDrive system give the BMW 5 GT a head start on the competition.
Cons
Sore points include asceptized handling, cumbersome size, harsh, noisy ride, heavy liftgate and lengthy options list.
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Price
The 535i xDrive starts at $70,400.
The 550i xDrive has a MSRP of $81,200.
Options include the BMW App at $300, technology package at $2,000, seating package at $2,900, rear seat comfort group at $2,900 or $3,900, Executive package at $4,000 and M package at $4,700.
Fuel Consumption
The 6-cylinder engine consumes an estimated 11.1 L/100 km city and 7.6 L/100 km highway.
Equipping the BMW 5 Series GT with the V8 engine will bring these figures to approximately 13.6 L/100 km city and 8.9 L/100 km highway, for an 11.5 L/100 km average.
Exterior Styling
Its 5 Series origins are evident in both front and side views. However, its bulbous rear end is both BMW and SUV-like in appearance. The hatch opens in two distinct and practical ways.
Drivetrain
The 535i xDrive is powered by a turbocharged inline 3.0 litre 6-cylinder engine that produces 300 hp and 300 lb-ft torque.
As for the 550i xDrive, it's equipped with a 4.4 litre V6 that churns out 400 hp and 450 lb-ft torque.
Both engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic all-wheel drive setup.
Cargo Capacity
The 5 Series GT offers between 440 and 1,700 litres of cargo room.
Safety
A combination of six airbags and various passive and active safety features protect the occupants.
Comparable Models
Audi A7, Mercedes-Benz CLS Class
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*References
Rufiange Daniel, L'annuel de l'automobile 2013, Montréal Transcontinental, 2012, p.132
Lachapelle Marc, Le guide de l'auto 2013, Montréal, Les éditions de l'Homme, 2012, p.166
Descarries Éric, L'auto 2013, Montréal, Les éditions La Presse, 2012, p.144
www.bmw.ca