BMW 5-Series Saloon (2003-2010) review
At a glance
| Price new | £25,790 - £50,605 |
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| Used prices | £516 - £5,114 |
| Road tax cost | £190 - £735 |
| Insurance group | 26 - 48 |
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| Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
| Range | 385 - 847 miles |
| Number of doors | 4 |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Diesel
Pros & cons
Aspirational image, great to drive, exceptional fuel economy on diesels, modern cabin
Styling still not to everyone's taste, firm ride
BMW 5-Series Saloon (03-10) rivals
Overview
BMW has a strong reputation for building cars that are rewarding to drive and the latest 5-Series lives up to that status. The sports saloon comes with a wide choice of engines all of which offer strong performance while the sharp steering, strong brakes and excellent body control give it class leading handling. The trade off is a firm ride, which along with the standard run flat tyres, can make the 5-Series unsettled on uneven roads.
In 2007 a fuel-saving program called Efficient Dynamics was introduced to all models – but it works in the background so drivers won’t notice any differences. Spacious, comfortable and superbly built, the BMW remains the best executive saloon on the market.
