The 2013 BMW 5 Series remains a leader among midsize luxury sedans as an all-around performer.

• Pros

Strong and relatively fuel-efficient engines; capable handling; clean interior design with high-quality materials; top safety scores; excellent seats; plenty of high-tech features.

• What's New for 2013

Split-folding rear seats and a universal garage door opener are now standard features for all 2013 BMW 5 Series models.

Features

• Interior Features
• Front Seats
• 10 -way power passenger seat
• 10 -way power driver seat
• Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
• Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
• Height adjustable driver seat
• Height adjustable passenger seat
• Leatherette
• Bucket front seats
• Rear Seats
• Split-folding rear seatback
• Folding with storage center armrest
• Rear ventilation ducts
• Power Features
• Remote keyless power door locks
• Reverse tilt passenger mirror provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
• Power mirrors
• Heated mirrors
• 4 one-touch power windows
• Remote window operation
• Instrumentation
• Clock
• Tachometer
• Trip computer
• External temperature display
• Low fuel level warning
• Convenience
• Cruise control
• Front and rear cupholders
• Front and rear door pockets
• Remote trunk release
• Retained accessory power
• Front seatback storage
• Electric speed-proportional power steering
• Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
• 12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
• Comfort
• Interior active charcoal air filter
• Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
• Extended cabin cooling
• Sun sensor
• Trunk light
• Alloy and wood trim on center console
• Alloy and wood trim on dash
• Alloy and wood trim on doors
• Front and rear reading lights
• Alloy trim on shift knob
• Leather steering wheel
• Rear floor mats
• Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
• Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
• Memorized settings
• Memorized settings includes audio system
• Memorized settings for 2 drivers
• Memorized settings includes steering wheel
• In Car Entertainment
• Diversity antenna
• 10 total speakers
• 180 watts stereo output
• AM/FM stereo
• Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
• 2 subwoofer(s)
• Radio data system
• USB connection
• Telematics
• Pre-wired for phone
• BMW Assist telecommunications service
• Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone
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Features

• Exterior Features
• Roof and Glass
• Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
• Rear defogger
• Power glass sunroof
• Remote sunroof operation
• Tires and Wheels
• Alloy wheels
• 17 x 8.0 in. wheels
• 225/55R17 tires
• Run flat tires
• Towing and Hauling
• Cargo tie downs
• Safety Features
• 4-wheel ABS
• Front and rear head airbags
• Dual front side-mounted airbags
• Child seat anchors
• Remote anti-theft alarm system
• Emergency braking assist
• Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
• Rear door child safety locks
• Cornering lights
• Daytime running lights
• Front fog/driving lights
• Auto delay off headlamps
• Dusk sensing headlamps
• Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
• 2 front headrests
• 3 rear headrests
• Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
• Rear center 3-point belt
• Front seatbelt pretensioners
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Emergency interior trunk release
• Rear height adjustable headrests
• Post-collision safety system
• Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
• Emergency braking preparation
• Adaptive headlights
• Self-leveling headlights
• Tire pressure monitoring
• Brake drying
• Park Distance Control
• Parking Assistant
• Night Vision w/Pedestrian Detection
• Rear-View Camera