BMW 5-Series Saloon (10 on) - Review

Review Date: 30 March 2010
Last Updated: 25 January 2012
5 out of 5

Other BMW reviews

5 out of 5

Summary

Next steps

BMW 5-Series Saloon cars for sale

Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 89 models like this for sale, starting at £21,995.

Find used BMW 5-Series Saloons for sale

High-class luxury car feel, superbly refined and quiet, outstanding handling, generous passenger room, forgiving ride, amazingly frugal 520d

Steering lacks some of the feel you'd expect of a BMW

BMW is renowned for building cars that are great to drive but sometimes at the expense of comfort. However that's not the case with the 5-Series. It's the most complete executive saloon on the market and manages to blend superb handling with limousine-like comfort as well as unsurpassed cabin refinement. The elegant styling gives it a larger appearance than the previous model and is more akin to the bigger 7-Series, which is also the case with the upmarket cabin. Compared to its predecessor, this 5-Series feels more sophisticated and has the edge over alternatives like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The engine line-up is hugely impressive, with every model, even the entry-level 520d, offering great performance. It's also incredibly well equipped and all models get leather seats, parking sensors and Bluetooth. This is the car that truly sets a new standard for executive saloons. The BMW 5-Series is such a well-rounded car that it's hard to beat - especially when you take into consideration how good it is to drive, the excellent levels of standard equipment and its wallet-friendly fuel economy. With all this in its favour, the BMW 520d SE Business Media Saloon romped away with the 2011 Parkers Cost of Motoring award in the Executive sector.

Driving & Performance

Comfort

Safety & Reliability

Buying & Selling

Costs