BMW car reviews BMW 5 Series reviews

NEW PRICE: £30,090 - £72,940
USED PRICE: From £4,650

Since the BMW 5 Series launched in 1972, it's become one of the world’s most popular luxury saloons. Now that the range is bigger and better equipped than ever before, complete with innovative models like the 5 Series GT executive hatchback and the practical 5 Series Touring estate, will you be tempted to join the club?

Latest models: BMW 5 Series (2010-) and BMW 5 Series Touring (2010-)

Pros and cons

Pro: Improved efficiency over previous generation, great to drive
Con: Complication iDrive system, conservative looks

New BMW 5 Series
Used BMW 5 Series

New BMW 5 Series reviews

The BMW 5 Series certainly isn’t cheap – expect to pay well over £30,000 for a car with decent options. Efficient diesels return excellent fuel economy, while the M5 has supercar pace.

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Our initial thoughts of the BMW 5 Series

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2 New BMW 5 Series reviews available

BMW 5 Series (2010-)

New price: £30,550 - £72,940
We test the 2010 BMW 5 Series executive saloon. Does it live up to the legacy, and will it sway Audi and Mercedes buyers?
BMW 5 Series GT (2009-)

New price: £37,005 - £59,760
The 5 Series GT is BMW’s first-ever executive hatchback and a more practical slant on the luxury car theme. So how did that work out?
BMW 5 Series (2003-2010)

New price: £30,090 - £69,385
The BMW 5 Series, produced between 2003 and 2010, is often held up as the yardstick for the luxury executive sector. A reputation deserved?

BMW 5 Series Touring (2010-)

New price: £33,075 - £60,590
Does the spacious 5 Series estate retain its sporty nature?
BMW 5 Series Touring (2004-2010)

New price: £30,090 - £69,385
The BMW 5 Series Touring, made between 2004 and 2010, is a benchmark estate in the luxury sector. Can it be both practical and good to drive?

Used BMW 5 Series reviews

It’s not cheap to buy a used BMW 5 Series, but running costs are average for this type of car. Insurance can be on the pricey side, but depreciation is low across the board.

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2 Used BMW 5 Series reviews available