2020 BMW 5-Series Daily Practicality Test Report
In the domestic and international mid-senior car market, the BMW 5-Series has been widely welcomed for its excellent overall strength. In recent years, the BMW 5 Series has been continuously optimized and improved, not only the appearance and interior are closer to the 7 Series, but the power and comfort have also been significantly improved. Then, what about the daily practicality that we care about? This issue of Daily Practical Test Report reveals the answer for you.
Test vehicle:2020 525Li Luxury Package, guide price 426,900 yuan.
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Although this test was of the entry-level version of the BMW 5-Series, it was fully equipped to meet the standards of a luxury midsize car. All four doors of the car support keyless entry. When people approach the car, it can be unlocked by induction through the door handle. During the test, the unlocking sensing is sensitive, and the handle has moderate strength and a firm feel. In addition, the diamond-shaped button at the bottom of the key allows us to turn on the light in advance to give us illumination when we are still some distance away from the vehicle. The standard one-touch start button is located on the right side of the steering wheel, which is well-designed and easy to operate.
The power mirror control area is located at the front of the door panel hand pillows, and is designed with a combination of a square shift lever and a round directional button. To adjust the mirrors, you need to select the left or right mirror first and dial the shift lever to the corresponding direction. There is no lag in the whole adjustment process, and there is also a mirror folding button behind the adjustment button. As for the rearview mirror function, the car supports mirror memory, mirror heating, automatic flip down and automatic folding when reversing, which is more practical.
The hood opening switch is located on the lower left in front of the driver's seat, and the handle is easy to find. To open the hood, you need to pull the handle twice consecutively, then get out of the car and lift the hood directly, which is lighter to open. The hood is supported by dual hydraulic rods for better stability and a higher safety factor.
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The main driver's seat of the test vehicle is equipped with two sets of seat memory functions. To set them, you need to press the "SET" button and then press the corresponding numeric keys. When restoring the seat position, simply press the pre-set numeric key to automatically return to the previously set seat position, and the mirror position will also be adjusted accordingly. The front seats are also equipped with $3,000 worth of seat heating, which is available in three speeds. The heating is actually faster. The car is also equipped with four-way lumbar support adjustment, which can effectively relieve driving fatigue. In addition, the main passenger is equipped with an eight-way power adjustment function with a wide range of adjustment, which can fully meet our daily use.
In the main driver's seat test, the distance between the front and rear ends of the 2020 BMW 5 Series driver's seat is 23cm, and the seat travel is moderate, which can meet the driving habits of most drivers.
The rear seat is equipped with three independent headrests, the center headrest can be folded by itself as needed, but does not support height adjustment. The headrests on both sides are a highlight of the car. The "Tai empty headrests" have soft padding inside and are very comfortable to rest your head on. The headrests can also be removed by themselves for easy cleaning.
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10.25-inch large center screen with iDrive in-car connectivity. Compared to its predecessor, the internal display interface is optimized, and the layout of functions in the menu is clearly categorized, making it once again less difficult to get started. Meanwhile the knob controller and the surrounding buttons still feel excellent.
The BMW 5 Series is equipped with four USB ports, the front port is located at the cup holder, and the rear port is located under the empty air vents. However, it should be noted that in addition to the USB port in the cup holder, the other three ports are TYPE-C ports. As tested, the USB port at the cup holder has a voltage of 5.1V and a current of 1.01A, which is efficient when charging mobile devices such as cell phones.
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Overall, the 2020 BMW 5-Series has more than ample storage space empty, with front and rear cup holders equipped with limiters for most water bottles and cups. There's also a moderately sized storage compartment on the lower left side of the steering wheel for wallets, small water bottles, and other small items. The cupholders at the door panels can hold most water bottles thanks to their greater depth and higher partitions, while the empty room behind them can hold items such as umbrellas. There's also a wireless charging pad in front of the front cup holder for charging your cell phone wirelessly. The front armrest compartment has a sizable volume and can hold a variety of automotive items when you put in a water bottle.
Rear storage compartment availability is also plentiful, with the rear door panels performing the same as the front ones. There is also an additional ashtray, but for the health of those in the car, it is better not to smoke. The storage pockets behind the front seats are designed in the same color as the seats, and there is a lot of empty space inside for books and other items. The rear center armrest box has a large volume and can hold a variety of items. In addition, there are tiered storage compartments under the rear air vents. After actual testing, it is enough for a family to travel. The trunk also comes with storage canisters of considerable volume on the left and right sides. In addition, the BMW manufacturer provides emergency medical supplies for unexpected events.
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In the vehicle's front and rear vision test, all seats in the car have been adjusted to the lowest state, and the measured data deviates somewhat from the driver's normal use, for reference only.
For the front vision stage, we took a 70cm-high stake barrel as a reference, and then adjusted the distance between the vehicle until the main driver's seat could see the upper edge of the barrel. After the test, the final measured data of the stake barrel and the front of the car is 176cm, which is excellent in its class. In the rear field test, the stake barrel remained fixed and then the vehicle was moved until the upper edge of the barrel could be observed. The measured distance was 1,286cm. the performance is also better than the previous 2018 5-Series' 1,400cm.
The 2020 BMW 5-Series is equipped with a panoramic video system, with a very clear display of the video function, a wide range of irradiation, and a follow-the-step steering assist line, which makes it easy for drivers to determine the reversing trajectory. When we encounter a narrow parking space, we can also switch the camera to observe from different angles. At this time, there is a 3D image on the screen to avoid rubbing against obstacles in the blind spot. When approaching objects in front or behind, the image will automatically turn to a top-down angle, which is convenient for drivers to grasp the distance.
Summary:As a mid-size luxury car, the BMW 5 Series has always been regarded as an executive car for its dignified appearance and excellent configuration. But after its replacement, this impression has been broken, with a perfect balance of sportiness, comfort and practicality. Especially in terms of practicality, there is a big improvement, but there are still some shortcomings. Overall, however, the BMW Brilliance 5 Series is still commendable in terms of practicality, more than enough for basic daily use.
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