Technical data

Manual, STEPTRONIC automatic, or Sport Automatic 6-speed transmission?
Choice driving.
You have your own ideas about driving, which is why, unlike most other automakers, BMW offers a choice of transmissions. Hands-on
enthusiasts can select the slick-shifting 6-speed manual, offered standard in the 5 Series. If you’d like the freedom to alternate between
Automatic, Sport and clutch-free manual modes, choose the acclaimed STEPTRONIC automatic. For the height of motorsports performance,
535i and 550i drivers can enjoy the best of both worlds with a 6-speed Sport Automatic transmission that features paddle shifters for faster
upshifting, downshifting, and throttle blipping.
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the Standard equipment | Optional equipment charts at the back of this brochure.
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