2024 BMW 5 Series Features: Safety & Infotainment Technology

The 2024 BMW 5 Series has something for everyone. Whether you want performance, luxury, comfort, or a blend of all of the above as you cruise through Los Angeles, the BMW 5 Series is certainly a vehicle that checks all the boxes. So, it should come as no surprise that the BMW 5 Series infotainment system and safety features are also similarly excellent, and we’re here to show you why!

In this overview of the BMW 5 Series technological offerings, we’ll list the key BMW 5 Series features for both those categories. So keep reading to see what infotainment options are available, and why the BMW 5 Series safety features make it an IIHS top safety pick in 2024!

2024 BMW 5 Series Safety Features

We’ve all been taught “safety first,” so let’s begin by detailing the extensive list of BMW 5 Series safety features you can expect to come standard on all trims, both gas-powered and electric.

530i, 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 

• Automatic high beams (not standard on i5 eDrive40, i5 M60)
• Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS)
• Rear-view Camera
• Driver’s and passenger’s front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment (not standard on 540i xDrive)
• Driver’s and passenger’s front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger-seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment (540i xDrive)
• Three-point safety belts with force limiters and head restraints at all seating positions
• Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags
• Acoustic safety-belt warning
• Front safety belts with automatic pre-tensioners (not standard on 540i xDrive)
• LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation
• Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts
• Impact sensor
• Anti-theft alarm system
• Front/Rear Park Distance Control
• Active Driving Assistant w/ Frontal Collision Warning, Active Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning
• BMW Assist eCall™ includes Emergency Request (SOS button) and Enhanced Automatic Collision Notification
• LED Daytime Running Lights
• Parking Assistant (530i, 530i xDrive)

i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 

• Mobility kit
• Acoustic pedestrian protection
• Parking Assistant and Back-up Assistant
• Central locking system on driver and front passenger doors

Since safety is paramount, we understand if you have more questions about what the BMW 5 Series offers. Contact us– we’d be happy to help!

2024 BMW 5 Series Infotainment System

Now that we’ve seen how the BMW 5 Series safety features keep you and your passengers safe, let’s turn our attention to the BMW 5 Series Infotainment system!

Right off the bat, you as the driver will note and appreciate the now-standard 14.9-inch central information display and configurable 12.3-inch instrument cluster. As for your passengers, thanks to Bluetooth® connectivity, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, and personal eSIM 5G wireless internet, a world of entertainment is simply a touch away – especially on those long trips to and from Westlake Village!

530i, 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, i5 M60 

• Enhanced USB and Bluetooth® wireless technology plus Smartphone Integration (530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, i5 M60) 
• Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Compatibility
• Connected Package Professional
• BMW TeleServices
• BMW ConnectedDrive® Services
• Remote Software Upgrade Capable
• Wireless Device Charging
• Personal eSIM 5G
• Harman Kardon Premium Sound Audio System (530i, 530i xDrive) 
• Harman Kardon® Premium Sound Audio System with a 205-watt digital amplifier with multi-channel capabilities, two two-core base speakers, five midrange speakers and five tweeters (540i xDrive, i5 eDrive40)
• Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System (i5 M60 Sedan)
• SiriusXM® with 360L + One year Platinum Plan Subscription
• BMW Curved Display with configurable 12.3-inch instrument cluster and 14.9-inch central information display
• iDrive 8.5 operating system operated by voice, touchscreen, or iDrive controller (530i, 530i xDrive, i5 eDrive40, i5 M60) 
• iDrive 8 operating system operated by voice, touchscreen, or iDrive touchpad controller (540i xDrive)
• Cloud-based navigation system and multiple Over-the-Air (OTA) updates for map data
• BMW eDrive Services (i5 eDrive40, i5 M60)

Test Drive a New 2024 BMW 5 Series with Rusnak BMW!

We hope you found this breakdown of the BMW 5 Series technological offerings to be useful! Still, there’s a lot left to learn about what kinds of BMW 5 Series features are available, so we suggest you continue your research online. Alternatively, if you’re tired of scrolling and want to see for yourself what the big deal is, visit us at Thousand Oaks! Our experts are always ready to assist our Malibu patrons, so whether you want to go for a test drive or simply inquire about financing, we hope to see you soon.