The front of the BMW 5 series has optional adaptive LED headlamps from the lighting experts HELLA.  They have adaptive bend lighting with variable city and highway light distribution and an automatic glare-free main beam feature.  This allows the driver to drive permanently with the high beam on without blinding the drivers of oncoming vehicles or of those travelling ahead and is effected by a camera behind the windshield interacting with swiveling headlamp modules, a dynamic range regulator and a specially configured light distribution system. The result is less strain on the driver as it is possible to drive for much longer with the high beam switched on. This option also has a static turning light which is automatically activated with the movement of the steering wheel or with the indicator when the vehicle is at a standstill. It features a particularly large beam angle of over 90 degrees which makes pedestrians and cyclists easier to see during the turning maneuver, thus substantially reducing potential risks. The indicator is realized with a narrow light transmitter which at the same time forms part of the position light. Four LED light rings producing the daylight running and position lights create the unmistakable and charismatic appearance of the BMW 5 series. Another special feature is the realization of the side marker lamp of the headlight with thin blade technology. The light from an LED is coupled from the side into the light transmitter which then produces particularly even light. As well as the static bi-xenon headlamps supplied as standard, there is another variant of the headlamp with a glare-free xenon-based high beam which allows the light distribution to be continuously adapted to the road and traffic conditions.

  

 

  

   HELLA complements the redesigned rear with rear lamps in the typical BMW L-shape. Filigree light transmitters, called thin blades, have replaced the more substantial lamps previously used and create a bright, sharp contour in the front. Additional decorative lines on the luminaires create an impressive optical effect of depth which again highlights the high-end nature of the whole vehicle. The use of opaque frames means that these edges are visible in daylight as well as at night.