5 Series (F10) [Official] BMW F11 5 Series Touring

[SCOTT27]

Scott, why is it that whenever BMW launches a new car, the press release pics always contain cars with the same beige interior with the obligatory wood trim? Why dont you guys experiment with different colour schemes?

It is important that we show the car at it's most premium and it's ultimate status. That means using the most premium feeling options to enhance the car. You would be surprised how many order the car just to the exact specification as an image in a brochure. I have seen some consumers open the book lay it down and point to the interior and say " I want it exactly like that!"
Colour choices for the interior are strictly adjoined to combine with the exterior as you see here Venetian beige interior contrasted with Milano Beige exterior , The dark wood and chromed switchgear really enhance the premium feel of the interior. The Milano Beige car is a 520d Touring and many Touring customers prefer the entry models but specified to the hilt some delete the badge for extra clandestine motive but a majority enjoy their choice and that it is optioned to their personal desire.

When we get ready to "Build" a car so we can commence our marketing production again it is similar to ordering a car we sit down with the specification sheet and option our car to reflect how we are going to showcase this particular model, some cars go out with everything some dont it depends what market we are going for.

With cars like the 5er and 5er Touring,consumers always specify the car with several options that enhance the cars use or appearance. It is not often that a standard car is sold without the owner looking at the optional equipment sheet.

By the way the ambient light is Orange to match the instruments and the switchgear- The pictures were taken in daylight so it looks pink.

 

[braaf]

I know alot of people will disagree with me, but I think the 5er has a more upmarket interior than the 7er and definitely more upmarket than any Audi interior I've seen, even the black plastic looks of high quality.

 

[Tumbo]

Okay.
Let me say this.

This is the best looking Beemer estate EVER!

Wow!

I always found the A6 Avant to be the most beautiful wagon in the world. Now it has got a match! I see a little of the A6 roofline in the new 5er. Congrats BMW! A god damn good looking car!

 

[Padi]

AAAAH!!! Now even the Benz and Audi fans like it, and I don't, what's the matter with me? Of course the front, interior et.c. are nice but I haven't learned to like the rear. Well, I've got time to get used to it, it's in the stores in autumn so...

 

[adeel2010]

The best way to make a BMW uglier than a Prius is to make it a touring IMO. I hate this.

 

[RikfromBelgium]

Pink? They appear red on my screen at least.

Even though they appear red they are still probably the same orange (I think BMW call it something like Lava/Magma red/orange) as before:

heard somewhere that that's the best color for your eyes, like the reason why orchestramembers use it to read the music.

 

[siko]

That rear is simply perfect for an estate... best looking wagon ever (so far)!

 

[ghusheshe]

Wow..wow.. and wow.. now I cant wait for the M5 touring.. that will be awesome judging by this beauty... well done BMW...

 

[Tumbo]

That rear is simply perfect for an estate... best looking wagon ever (so far)!

Well, I still think this is the best looking estate ever...

But this Beemer is right up there with this. I like it a lot! Talk about a HUUUGE change from the (for me, always ugly) E60 Touring...!

 

[klier]

You're comparing RS6 with 520d

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

I love that blue from the press pics. Centurion, that combo sounds almost perfect, replace piano black with matte fineline brown woodtrim for me.

This does make it more difficult to choose: the sedan or the touring? The sedan looks absolutely perfect, and you get good utility out of a 18 cu. ft. trunk, but the touring looks just as great with even more cargo utility. The only deficit for the wagon is the inevitable weight gain affecting handling. I wasn't too crazy about the weight of the sedan to begin with. Fortunately, (well, actually, more like UNfortunately) I'm not in that position to make that decision.

So how does the cargo utility compare to the E and Avant?

 

[BimmerToday]

So how does the cargo utility compare to the E and Avant?

F11 and Audi A6 Avant are almost identical, the E-Class is still in the lead by far regarding cargo space.

F11: 560-1670 litre
A6: 565-1660 litre
E T: 695-1950 litre

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

F11 and Audi A6 Avant are almost identical, the E-Class is still in the lead by far regarding cargo space.

F11: 560-1670 litre
A6: 565-1660 litre
E T: 695-1950 litre

Wow, the E's HUGE! I thought that the A6 would have been comparable to the E, especially since the D-pillar is not as raked. It's hard to argue with thoe numbers, but looks like sacrifices must be made. Still love the F11.

 

[CarGuy]

The best way to make a BMW uglier than a Prius is to make it a touring IMO. I hate this.

hater!

I think it's definitely an improvement over the E60 and now I see the E60 aged a lot especially since this year happened. However I still think BMW has lost that raw agile yet fresh look that made every BMW look so sharp, focused and on the ball from the 80's and 90's.

 

[GBOY]

Love it! Makes the ugly GT even more redundant.

 

[klier]

F11 and Audi A6 Avant are almost identical, the E-Class is still in the lead by far regarding cargo space.

F11: 560-1670 litre
A6: 565-1660 litre
E T: 695-1950 litre

You can see it in the side profile pic, it's easy to see that the E is the workhorse of the three. 5er and A6 look more elegant and dynamic from the side:

Mercedes made a nice optical trick: the 3rd side window is very sleek and elegant, and pretty much like the other two...but the actual shape of the car is not following this window line like on the A6 and 5er; the roof is extended further making the boot-door quite staight, unlike the others (and creating more interior space)

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

hater!

I think it's definitely an improvement over the E60 and now I see the E60 aged a lot especially since this year happened. However I still think BMW has lost that raw agile yet fresh look that made every BMW look so sharp, focused and on the ball from the 80's and 90's.

I agree with everything you said. While, I think it's the best looking 4-door out there, it's so refined and predictable and safe (design-wise, and I'm sure, user-wise). It doesn't create much tension from within. It's lost that quirky design eccentricities. For example, the E34 had the clam-shell hood that formed a cowl over the headlights and grills. That was one of the design features that made it stand out from it's rival brethren. When you looked at it initially, you scratched your head, but as you keep looking at it, you'd start to love it. It should be noted that this generation, like the E39, is where their respective prior generation's design was refined. I'd expect the next gen to be challenging to interpret and understand.

But another point I'd like to bring up, is that dichotomy of whether consumers want refinement or complication. Even just within myself, it's hard to know which one I'd want. As I've stated before, the F10 is one of nicest 4-door out there. But it's rather safe. Whereas the E60, while aged now, was a challenge and was appreciated upon subsequent viewings. I'm happy that BMW does go through this cycle of safe-challenging-safe-challenging, it keeps enthusiasts of design on their toes.

 

[Human]

So, we are talking touring here and in that sense the F11 looks stunning! Very sporty side profile and a narrower glass-house that ends in a good proportional rear end THUS just as the E90 touring, I find the F11 VERY appealing and practicality comes standard

Well done BMW, well done!

 

[RikfromBelgium]

You can see it in the side profile pic, it's easy to see that the E is the workhorse of the three. 5er and A6 look more elegant and dynamic from the side:

Mercedes made a nice optical trick: the 3rd side window is very sleek and elegant, and pretty much like the other two...but the actual shape of the car is not following this window line like on the A6 and 5er; the roof is extended further making the boot-door quite staight, unlike the others (and creating more interior space)

funny how some see that as an "optical tric" and some as lazy incoherent design and ugly.

 

[ree]

You can see it in the side profile pic, it's easy to see that the E is the workhorse of the three. 5er and A6 look more elegant and dynamic from the side:

Mercedes made a nice optical trick: the 3rd side window is very sleek and elegant, and pretty much like the other two...but the actual shape of the car is not following this window line like on the A6 and 5er; the roof is extended further making the boot-door quite staight, unlike the others (and creating more interior space)

Just a shock, it's unbelievable how different these cars look in different trims. Just the S212 for example:



Looks much better on the photo above then on the comparison photo. So with some options the S212 can be also very stylish…nevertheless a sporty family would choose the A6 or 5-series I bet!
BMW did a great job with the Touring. Especially the side profile is much more sporty 3-series then 5-series. In my opinion that's very good. One sleek machine.