The benchmark executive saloon just got better
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PROS
- Comfortable ride
- Engaging handling
- 550e PHEV is rapid
CONS
- PHEV’s boot restricted
- Expensive optional extras
- Optimistic efficiency claims
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BMW 5-Series Reviews
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Latest reviews
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Older reviews
Saloon (6 reviews)
2017 - 2024
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Still the best high-performance saloon in the world
Used price: £29,215 - £84,336Read 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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Benchmark premium executive saloon
Used price: £11,397 - £60,704Read 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
2009 - 2017
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A second hand BMW that still feels modern – and cheap to run
Used price: £2,328 - £16,684Read 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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Used price: £8,477 - £24,954Read full review
PROS
Breathtaking performance, superb handling, comfortable, excellent equipment levels
CONS
Very thirsty, high emissions
2003 - 2010
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Used price: £7,992 - £23,168Read full review
PROS
Awesome engine and performance, precise handling, available as an estate
CONS
High running costs, no manual gearbox, stiff ride
1996 - 2004
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Used price: £0 - £0Read full review
PROS
Understated elegance, engines, driving pleasure
CONS
Little chance of finding a bargain
Estate (6 reviews)
2017 - 2024
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Has BMW created the perfect estate car in the latest 5 Series Touring?
Used price: £11,953 - £45,584Read full reviewPROS
- 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
2009 - 2017
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Used price: £3,415 - £18,277Read full review
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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Used price: £2,732 - £16,900Read full review
PROS
- Great driver’s car
- Enhanced practicality
- Competitive running costs
- Improved level of standard kit
CONS
- Not the most capacious estate
- Harsh ride on bumpy roads
2003 - 2010
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Used price: £593 - £6,063Read full review
PROS
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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Used price: £710 - £6,291Read full review
PROS
Wide choice of strong yet efficient engines, good load area, great to drive, superbly built cabin
CONS
Styling still not to everyone's taste, similar-sized estates offer more boot space
1996 - 2004
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Used price: £710 - £10,924Read full review
PROS
Understated elegance, practical, image, good to drive.
CONS
Hardly a proper estate car.
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