BMW 5-Series Saloon car reviews

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BMW 5-Series Saloon (2024 onwards) Review

The benchmark executive saloon just got better
Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

New price: £52,095 - £88,015

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 M5 (2018 - 2024) Review

Still the best high-performance saloon in the world
Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

Used price: £26,073 - £84,784

PROS

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 - 2024) Review

Benchmark premium executive saloon
Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

Used price: £9,683 - £47,416

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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BMW 5-Series M5 (2011 - 2016) Review

Parkers rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8

Used price: £8,280 - £24,884

PROS

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
Parkers rating: 4.7 out of 5 4.7

Used price: £2,035 - £16,414

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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BMW 5-Series GT (2009 - 2017) Review

Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

Used price: £3,095 - £17,922

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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BMW 5-Series M5 (2005 - 2010) Review

Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

Used price: £8,398 - £27,360

PROS

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

Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

Used price: £588 - £4,907

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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BMW 5-Series Saloon (1996 - 2003) Review

Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5

Used price: £0 - £0

PROS

Understated elegance, engines, driving pleasure

CONS

Little chance of finding a bargain

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