The sedans from the 2016 BMW 5 Series got the 5/5 star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The 5 Series has a high rating in each of the three categories. It got 4/5 stars in the front crash test, 5/5 stars in the rollover crash test, and 5/5 stars in the side crash test. All of the tests serve to see what happens in case of a crash, and as the numbers show, the 5 Series vehicles are very safe in case of an accident.
Standard BMW 5 Series models come with features such as:
- stability and traction control
- antilock brakes
- front-seat side airbags,
- side curtain airbags
- active front head restraints
BMW Assist and Remote Services emergency communication systems are also part of the standard 5 Series equipment, and these systems have some very convenient features: automatic crash notification, an SOS button, stolen vehicle recovery, and remote door unlock.
Many other features are available as optional for different models. All in all, the 5 star rating proves that this is the series of very safe and reliable cars, perfect for everyone from car enthusiasts to families.