For 2011 BMW completely redesigned the 5 Series. The 2004 - 2010 5 series was successful but wasn’t able to maintain the momentum of the previous generation 5 Series mostly due to its styling.  The 2011 5 Series changes all that! The new car is styled similarly to the new 7 Series with a visually long hood and aggressive front end.Our test vehicle came with the 3.0 liter twin turbo mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Also available is a new XF 8-speed automatic transmission.All 2011 BMWs come with BMWs no cost maintenance program and a 4 year/50,000 mile warranty.Host Ross Rapoport road tests and reviews the new BMW 5 Series and compares it to the Mercedes-Benz E Class and Audi A6 as well as Japanese competition like the Infiniti M56.Vehicle: 2011 BMW 535iBase Price: $49,600Price as tested: $66,175 Engine: Inline 6 cylinder, twin turboTransmission: 6-speed manualHorsepower: 300 hp / 300 lb-ft torque0-60 MPH: 5.7 secondsWarranty: 4 years or 50,000 miles maintenance includedEPA: 19 city / 28 highway MPGHost: Ross RapoportRoadfly.com - Forum - - - - - 5 series, 535, 535i, 550, 550i, 2011, automobile, automobiles, auto preview, european, f-10, f10, german, new, other motorsports, prices, research, review, reviews, test, turbo, twin, ultimate driving machine, used, vehicle, Motorsports