Get Behind the Wheel of the New BMW 5 Series at Berkshire BMW in Pittsfield, MA

The BMW 5 Series Sedan epitomizes executive elegance. Its sporty exterior design merges seamlessly with the comfortable, classy interiors that appeal to anyone in the market for a luxury car in Pittsfield, MA.

Design

The BMW 5 Series delivers the perfect blend of attitude and sophistication. The front end features a bold grille and strong lines that give the car a powerful look. The sides are slender with crisp edges, while the rear completes the look with well-rounded corners. Large air intakes on either side of the bumper give this luxury sedan an athletic look, while LED headlights and taillights add to its high-end appearance.

Safety

The BMW 5 Series has various safety features to keep you and your passengers safe in Glendale, MA. These include automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, and blind-spot monitoring. The Driving Assistance Professional package adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and a semi-autonomous traffic jam mode.

Trim Levels

Six trim levels are available for the BMW 5 Series: 530i, 530e, 540i, M550i, M5, and the M5 CS. The addition of BMW's All-Wheel Drive technology, X-Drive, is the most significant distinction between the xDrive models.

The BMW 530i and 540i are the core models of the 5 Series - the main notable difference is the engine size, where the 540i features a larger I6 engine. The base 530i trim offers push-button start, automatic climate control, and 18-inch wheels. The BMW M550i adds premium leather upholstery, remote start, an adaptive suspension, upgraded brakes, a limited-slip differential, and a rear spoiler. Last but not least, A surround-view parking camera system, hands-free park assist, and a forward-facing camera and data logger are all available on the M5.

The New BMW 5 Series is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+

Above all things, an executive sedan must be safe - and Pittsfield, MA, area shoppers can rest easy knowing that the new BMW 5 Series is exactly that. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has finished testing the newest 5 Series and named it an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ - the highest possible rating they offer. Earning this prestigious designation isn't easy: the vehicle must test at a rating of Good or above in all tests, with even stricter performance standards regarding the tests that simulate a vehicle striking another vehicle or a pedestrian. The IIHS requires an Advanced or Superior rating in those critical areas.

In both crash prevention tests focused on a vehicle-on-vehicle collision, the BMW 5 Series avoided a collision and received a Superior rating. Glendale, MA, area shoppers can drive a BMW 5 Series with additional peace of mind, knowing that the car can avoid a collision with another vehicle at speeds up to 25 mph. Regarding pedestrian safety, the BMW 5 Series stopped in time to avoid a collision with a crossing child and a crossing adult from speeds of 15 mph and 25 mph. Overall, it received an Advanced rating. That makes it one of the safest vehicles on the road in Lee, MA, and the surrounding areas.

Headlights are another important component of safety on a vehicle, and the IIHS has strict testing guidelines for them, too. The standard LED headlights on the BMW 5 Series earned it an Acceptable rating, partly thanks to standard high-beam assistant. Lanesborough, MA, shoppers can rest easy knowing that cutting-edge illumination is just one way a new BMW 5 Series keeps you safe.

With standard safety features like frontal collision warning, blind-spot assistance, and lane-keeping assistance, it's no surprise that the new BMW 5 Series is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+. Lenox, MA, customers looking for a safe sedan can end their search with the new BMW 5 Series.