BMW 5 Series Saloon

BMW 5 Series review

The BMW 5 Series goes large on technology and electrification, but the keen dynamics of the previous model remain

In-depth reviews

28 Jun 2024

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BMW 5 Series (2017-2023) review

Terrific to drive and packed with the latest tech, the supremely capable BMW 5 Series is better than ever

In-depth reviews

24 Jan 2023

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BMW 530e - best hybrid cars

The 530e will appeal to company car drivers who want to cut costs without compromising driving fun

Best cars & vans

26 Jan 2018

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Long-term test: BMW 5 Series (2017-2023)

Final report: after thousands of miles in the BMW 5 Series, we can only conclude that it’s still top of the executive saloon class

Long-term tests

3 Jan 2018

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Used BMW 5 Series (Mk6, 2010-2016) review

A full used buyer’s guide on the BMW 5 Series covering the 5 Series Mk6 (2010-2016)

Used car tests

23 Oct 2017

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New BMW 530e iPerformance hybrid 2017 review

Verdict on the new BMW 530e iPerformance hybrid; the first 5 Series that can be plugged in

Road tests

16 Jun 2017

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New BMW 540i 2017 saloon review

We love the new BMW 5 Series with diesel power, but what's the top-spec petrol car like?

Road tests

10 Mar 2017

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New BMW 5 Series M Sport 2017 review

The all-new BMW 5 Series has already impressed us, but does it make as much sense in 520d M Sport guise?

Road tests

17 Feb 2017

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New BMW 520d xDrive 2017 review

How does the all-new BMW 520d xDrive perform on UK roads? We find out...

Road tests

13 Feb 2017

BMW 5 Series Personal CoPilot autonomous prototype - front

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BMW 5 Series Personal CoPilot autonomous prototype review

We take to the streets of Las Vegas for a drive (and ride) in BMW's self-driving 5 Series prototype

Road tests

6 Jan 2017

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BMW 5 Series (2010-2016) review

BMW's mid-size saloon is a high-quality, refined executive car that’s sharp to drive

In-depth reviews

11 Nov 2016

BMW 5 Series prototype 2016 - front tracking

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New BMW 5 Series 2017 prototype review

We get behind the wheel of a pre-production version of the new BMW 5 series and have an exclusive image of how it could look

Road tests

13 Oct 2016

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BMW 5 Series vs rivals

Facelifted BMW 5 Series takes on fresh Mercedes E-Class and Jaguar XF in executive class battle

Car group tests

12 Nov 2013

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BMW 5 Series

£419 per month with a £4,999 deposit (4.9 per cent APR)

Best cars & vans

10 Oct 2013

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BMW 520d M Sport review

We review BMW 5 Series in M Sport trim. It looks great, but there is an emissions and tax price to pay

Road tests

27 Sep 2013

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BMW 530d review

The BMW 530d has been given a facelift to keep it at the top of the executive saloon class

Road tests

4 Jul 2013

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Car hunter: Large family saloons

Our reader has £350 a month to spend on a Ford Mondeo-sized saloon

Used car tests

20 Dec 2012

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BMW ActiveHybrid 5 vs Infiniti M35h

Does the new ActiveHybrid 5 Series mix luxury and efficiency better than the Infiniti M35h?

Car group tests

25 Jun 2012

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BMW 5 Series GT M Sport

Bodykit and sporty alloys aim to increase interest in the poor-selling crossover model

Road tests

1 May 2012

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BMW M550d xDrive

We get behind the wheel of the diesel-powered four-wheel drive M5

Road tests

24 Feb 2012

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Watchdog: Two-month wait for door handle

Peter Matthews ordered a door handle for his BMW in November. He waited months for it to arrive

News

8 Feb 2012

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BMW M5 vs Jaguar XFR

Power. Pace. Poise. That’s what the new BMW M5 is all about, but can it beat the thrilling Jaguar XFR?

Car group tests

1 Feb 2012

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BMW ActiveHybrid 5

Should you buy the new petrol hybrid 5 Series or a regular diesel? We hit the road to find out

Road tests

30 Jan 2012

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BMW 5 Series vs Audi A6

We get ready for a close finish as the ultra-efficient new BMW 520d ED takes on our reigning executive champ, the Audi A6

Car group tests

18 Jan 2012

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BMW 520d EfficientDynamics

Cleanest version of the BMW 5 Series is also the best

Road tests

9 Dec 2011

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BMW M5 UK drive

We drive the new M5 on UK roads for the first time - how does it fare?

Road tests

24 Nov 2011

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BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics

BMW launches its most economical 5 Series yet, which can do 62.8mpg and emits just 119g/km of CO2

Road tests

26 Sep 2011

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BMW M5

Can the first ever turbocharged M5 deliver the driving thrills of its predecessors? We get behind the wheel to find out

Road tests

21 Sep 2011

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BMW M5

We take the wheel of disguised pre-production supersaloon to see if it lives up to the M car legend.

Road tests

25 Apr 2011

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BMW 535d vs. Jaguar XF

Muscular new BMW 535d meets Jaguar’s XF diesel in a heavyweight head-to-head

Car group tests

23 Dec 2010

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BMW 535d M Sport

BMW's brilliant saloon blends blends pace and economy like no other

Road tests

17 Dec 2010

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BMW 5-Series Touring vs. rivals

Is BMW's new 530d Touring the class of the executive estate field? We find out.

Car group tests

1 Oct 2010

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BMW 5-Series

Our BMW's wide range of high-tech gadgets ease the stress of getting the big saloon out of tight parking spots.

Long-term tests

24 Sep 2010

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BMW 520d vs. rivals

Is BMW’s new 520d the king of the dual carriageway? We find out as it meets rivals from Mercedes, Audi and Volvo

Car group tests

6 Aug 2010

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BMW 535i SE

Can our Audi-loving editor be converted to BMW? This cutting-edge 5-Series could be the car to do it...

Long-term tests

16 Jul 2010