BMW 5 Series (2010 - )  

BMW 5 Series (2010 - )

Superbly luxurious travel, refined and classy interior, great to drive or to be driven in, plenty of cabin room, remarkably efficient 520d, simply the best executive saloon on the market, five-star NCAP crash rating.
Steering doesn't quite have the feel or weight you'd expect from a BMW.

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Introduction

There's no shortage of high-quality executive saloons around, but none can match the quality of the latest BMW 5 Series. It manages to blend limousine-like luxury with one of the highest quality interiors seen on any mainstream car, along with unmatched refinement and some of the most remarkably efficient engines available.

The design doesn't break too many boundaries but the elegant shape gives the BMW 5 Series a sophisticated appearance. This is carried over inside where the cabin, which is similar to the 7 Series and 5 Series Gran Turismo, has a classy design with some cutting edge features, giving it a truly luxury-car feel that you'd expect from a much more expensive car.

On the move it's supremely refined and makes an ideal long distance car, with quiet engines and a supple ride. But that doesn't mean this BMW 5 Series has gone soft. It's still incredibly rewarding to drive with amazing grip and precise steering. Then there's the wide choice of engines which offer a great blend of performance and economy. The 520d is the star of the line-up though. It's great to drive with plenty low down torque, yet will average 56.5mpg - a mightily impressive figure for a car of this size.

Add in a high standard kit count including leather seats and Bluetooth as standard and it's easy to see why the BMW 5 Series is head and shoulders above everything else in this class. It's as close as you'll come to a faultless car.

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Last updated 3 February 2012
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