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BMW 5-Series (New)

by: Auto Express team

8 Apr 2009

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Overall Average Rating - 86.88%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 27th

Time has caught up with the multi-talented 5-Series, after four top 10 showings in recent years. Its results are a mixed bag, with high points like the handling and build quality offset by steep running costs and below-par reliability.

But as an all-round package, the 5-Series is still hugely competent.

Ratings

Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 58th
Build Quality: 24th
Running Costs: 75th
Performance: 26th
Braking: 17th
Ride Quality: 56th
Handling: 19th
Practicality: 47th
Comfort: 52nd
Ease of Driving: 27th

Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 8th)

It trails Lexus, but BMW will be delighted to see that it’s still ahead of Mercedes and Audi… just. The brand has fallen two places overall this year, and will look to reverse that trend in 2010.