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Latest reviews

We have 3 reviews of recent BMW 5-Series models:

  • Still the best high-performance saloon in the world

    Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
    New price: £89,785 - £138,605

    PROS

    • Towering performance
    • Refined cruising 
    • Superb handling and ride

    CONS

    • Feels large on UK roads
    • Steering lacks feel
    • Hugely expensive
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  • Benchmark premium executive saloon

    Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
    New price: £50,755 - £87,905

    PROS

    • Great to drive
    • Strong engines
    • Packed with technology

    CONS

    • Drive varies according to spec
    • E-Class has a bigger boot
    • Only two main trim levels
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  • Has BMW created the perfect estate car in the latest 5 Series Touring?

    Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    New price: £39,680 - £68,510

    PROS

    • As comfortable and great to drive as saloon
    • Spacious, high-quality interior
    • Intuitive and advanced infotainment

    CONS

    • Lacks high performance version
    • A little less refined compared to the saloon
    • Mercedes E-Class still has the biggest boot
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Older reviews

Saloon (4 reviews)

2009 - 2017

  • A second hand BMW that still feels modern – and cheap to run

    Parkers rating: 4.7 out of 5 4.7
    Used price: £2,440 - £17,017
    PROS
    • High-class luxury car feel with good handling
    • Generous passenger room
    • Amazingly frugal 520d version
    CONS
    • Steering lacks some of the feel you'd expect from a BMW
    • Expensive when things go wrong
    • Some early diesel models aren't ULEZ-friendly
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2003 - 2010

1996 - 2004

Estate (5 reviews)

2009 - 2017

  • Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
    Used price: £3,485 - £18,641
    PROS

    Supremely refined, incredibly spacious and high class cabin, clever twin-opening tailgate, practical and large boot

    CONS

    Rather ungainly looks, not as agile to drive as a standard 5 Series

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2003 - 2010

1996 - 2004

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