BMW 5-Series Saloon car reviews
Thinking of buying a new Bmw 5-series saloon car? If you’re looking for saloon cars for sale, we have got loads of reviews plus links to the latest models you can buy.
If you like the security of a separate boot, a traditionally styled car, and you aren’t interested in those new crossover cars, then a saloon car could be the best choice for you.
Read our Bmw 5-series saloon car reviews, including full performance figures, running costs, practicality, safety and handling statistics and options data. Browse photo galleries and research into potential problems using thousands of owners’ reviews.
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BMW 5-Series Saloon car reviews
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BMW 5-Series M5 (2018 onwards) Review
Still the best high-performance saloon in the world
New price: £89,785 - £138,605Read full reviewPROS
- Towering performance
- Refined cruising
- Superb handling and ride
CONS
- Feels large on UK roads
- Steering lacks feel
- Hugely expensive
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BMW 5-Series Saloon (2017 onwards) Review
Benchmark premium executive saloon
New price: £50,755 - £87,905Read full reviewPROS
- 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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BMW 5-Series M5 (2011 - 2016) Review
Used price: £8,658 - £25,483Read full reviewPROS
Breathtaking performance, superb handling, comfortable, excellent equipment levels
CONS
Very thirsty, high emissions
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BMW 5-Series Saloon (2010 - 2017) Review
A second hand BMW that still feels modern – and cheap to run
Used price: £2,440 - £17,017Read full reviewPROS
- 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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BMW 5-Series GT (2009 - 2017) Review
Used price: £3,485 - £18,641Read full reviewPROS
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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BMW 5-Series M5 (2005 - 2010) Review
Used price: £7,992 - £23,168Read full reviewPROS
Awesome engine and performance, precise handling, available as an estate
CONS
High running costs, no manual gearbox, stiff ride
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BMW 5-Series Saloon (2003 - 2010) Review
Used price: £624 - £6,077Read full reviewPROS
Aspirational image, great to drive, exceptional fuel economy on diesels, modern cabin
CONS
Styling still not to everyone's taste, firm ride
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BMW 5-Series Saloon (1996 - 2003) Review
Used price: £0 - £0Read full reviewPROS
Understated elegance, engines, driving pleasure
CONS
Little chance of finding a bargain
