BMW 5 Series Models
The BMW 5 Series automobiles has been one of BMW's bestselling models since it began production in 1972. The only line of cars produced by BMW with high number of sales than the 5 Series is the BMW 3 Series. The 5 Series consists of a six generation line of mid-size cars that are produced in both the sedan and station wagon body styles.
BMW E12 - Produced from 1972-1981
The E12 was designed to replace the older and larger BMW New Class mid-size sedan. The automobile began to bridge the gap between the larger sizes of past models and the smaller modern models seen today. The car was extremely popular, nearly 700,000 of the BMW E12 were sold by 1981.
BMW E28 - Produced from 1982-1988
The E28 was created as a more sophisticatedly styled replacement of the earlier E12. It came with many new features, including a slightly altered body styling, newly designed headlights and a more protective bumper. This model was even more successful than the E12, with sales of more than 700,000 automobiles.
BMW E34 - Produced from 1988-1996
The E34 ushered in a new era of body stylization for BMW. The car featured a sleek, slightly rounded design that quickly became very popular in Europe and North America. The E34 also earned awards for safety and reliability. The car sold very well, more than 1,300,000 were produced by 1996.
BMW E39 - Produced from 1995-2003
The E39 is one of the most successful cars in BMW's history; the car topped 1,500,000 in sales. The model was essentially a redesigned and more highly stylized version of the E34.
BMW E60 - Produced from 2003-2010
The E60 features several changes to the structure and styling of the E39. The new model was designed to be a heavier, longer car with a higher height. The E60 also introduced innovations in technology, including the iDrive interface.
BMW F10 - Produced from 2010-Present
The F10 is the 5 Series model that was revealed on November 23, 2009 and is still in production today. The model is a redesigned version of the BMW 7 Series F01. Changes to the F01 include a rear multiling suspension and a front dual-ball joint short-long arm suspension.