BMW 5 Series Saloon
BMW 5 Series review![BMW 530e - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--9w26Rnc7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1714648126/autoexpress/2024/04/2024%20BMW%20530e.jpg)
![BMW 530e - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--9w26Rnc7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1714648126/autoexpress/2024/04/2024%20BMW%20530e.jpg)
BMW 5 Series review
The BMW 5 Series goes large on technology and electrification, but the keen dynamics of the previous model remain
28 Jun 2024
BMW 5 Series (2017-2023) review![BMW 5 Series](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--46m03aL2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1603189543/autoexpress/2020/10/BMW%20M550i%20xDrive%202020%20UK-3.jpg)
![BMW 5 Series](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--46m03aL2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1603189543/autoexpress/2020/10/BMW%20M550i%20xDrive%202020%20UK-3.jpg)
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
24 Jan 2023
BMW 530e - best hybrid cars![BMW 530e](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--UgodmUy8--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562244646/autoexpress/2017/06/dsc_5001_0.jpg)
![BMW 530e](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--UgodmUy8--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562244646/autoexpress/2017/06/dsc_5001_0.jpg)
BMW 530e - best hybrid cars
The 530e will appeal to company car drivers who want to cut costs without compromising driving fun
26 Jan 2018
Long-term test: BMW 5 Series (2017-2023)![BMW 5 Series - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--MQL0NbN_--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562245710/autoexpress/2018/01/1bmw5series.jpg)
![BMW 5 Series - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--MQL0NbN_--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562245710/autoexpress/2018/01/1bmw5series.jpg)
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
3 Jan 2018
Used BMW 5 Series (Mk6, 2010-2016) review![Used BMW 5 Series - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--aIUYS0Mk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562245313/autoexpress/2017/10/ao0x7061.jpg)
![Used BMW 5 Series - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--aIUYS0Mk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562245313/autoexpress/2017/10/ao0x7061.jpg)
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)
23 Oct 2017
New BMW 530e iPerformance hybrid 2017 review![BMW 530e - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---At0lo_g--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183960/autoexpress/2017/06/dsc_5001.jpg)
![BMW 530e - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---At0lo_g--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183960/autoexpress/2017/06/dsc_5001.jpg)
New BMW 530e iPerformance hybrid 2017 review
Verdict on the new BMW 530e iPerformance hybrid; the first 5 Series that can be plugged in
16 Jun 2017
New BMW 540i 2017 saloon review![BMW 5 Series 2017 - 540i front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--s9Y27-0N--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183786/autoexpress/2017/03/dsc_0821.jpg)
![BMW 5 Series 2017 - 540i front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--s9Y27-0N--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183786/autoexpress/2017/03/dsc_0821.jpg)
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?
10 Mar 2017
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New BMW 5 Series M Sport 2017 review![BMW 520d M Sport - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--wRuZhQRW--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183942/autoexpress/2017/02/dsc_4643.jpg)
![BMW 520d M Sport - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--wRuZhQRW--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183942/autoexpress/2017/02/dsc_4643.jpg)
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?
17 Feb 2017
New BMW 520d xDrive 2017 review ![BMW 520d - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--rvYRWI-P--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183771/autoexpress/2017/02/dsc_0342-2_0.jpg)
![BMW 520d - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--rvYRWI-P--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183771/autoexpress/2017/02/dsc_0342-2_0.jpg)
New BMW 520d xDrive 2017 review
How does the all-new BMW 520d xDrive perform on UK roads? We find out...
13 Feb 2017
BMW 5 Series Personal CoPilot autonomous prototype review![BMW 5 Series Personal CoPilot autonomous prototype - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--DIdRD4ID--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562243982/autoexpress/2017/01/p90245444_highres_bmw-ces-2017-5-seri.jpg)
![BMW 5 Series Personal CoPilot autonomous prototype - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--DIdRD4ID--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562243982/autoexpress/2017/01/p90245444_highres_bmw-ces-2017-5-seri.jpg)
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
6 Jan 2017
BMW 5 Series (2010-2016) review![BMW 5 Series saloon 2013 front action](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--YRQNb49e--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562241050/autoexpress/1/21/bmw-5-series-saloon-2013-front-action_0_0_0.jpg)
![BMW 5 Series saloon 2013 front action](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--YRQNb49e--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562241050/autoexpress/1/21/bmw-5-series-saloon-2013-front-action_0_0_0.jpg)
BMW 5 Series (2010-2016) review
BMW's mid-size saloon is a high-quality, refined executive car that’s sharp to drive
11 Nov 2016
New BMW 5 Series 2017 prototype review![BMW 5 Series prototype 2016 - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---HVdYwYX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562243340/autoexpress/2016/09/bmw-5-series_006.jpg)
![BMW 5 Series prototype 2016 - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---HVdYwYX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562243340/autoexpress/2016/09/bmw-5-series_006.jpg)
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
13 Oct 2016
BMW 5 Series vs rivals![BMW 5 Series vs rivals group header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--s53Irsd4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249290/autoexpress/bmw-5-series-vs-rivals-group-header.jpg)
![BMW 5 Series vs rivals group header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--s53Irsd4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249290/autoexpress/bmw-5-series-vs-rivals-group-header.jpg)
BMW 5 Series vs rivals
Facelifted BMW 5 Series takes on fresh Mercedes E-Class and Jaguar XF in executive class battle
12 Nov 2013
BMW 520d M Sport review![BMW 520d front action](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--QI_aGZF1--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249342/autoexpress/bmw_520d_front_action.jpg)
![BMW 520d front action](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--QI_aGZF1--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249342/autoexpress/bmw_520d_front_action.jpg)
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
27 Sep 2013
BMW 530d review![BMW 530d cornering action](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--62ZZVRgM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183734/autoexpress/bmw_530d_cornering2_0.jpg)
![BMW 530d cornering action](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--62ZZVRgM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183734/autoexpress/bmw_530d_cornering2_0.jpg)
BMW 530d review
The BMW 530d has been given a facelift to keep it at the top of the executive saloon class
4 Jul 2013
Car hunter: Large family saloons![BMW 5 Series front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--m5QRLwpJ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249020/autoexpress/bmw-5.jpg)
![BMW 5 Series front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--m5QRLwpJ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249020/autoexpress/bmw-5.jpg)
Car hunter: Large family saloons
Our reader has £350 a month to spend on a Ford Mondeo-sized saloon
20 Dec 2012
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 vs Infiniti M35h![BMW ActiveHybrid 5 vs Infiniti M35h](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--sOiARLl2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254501/autoexpress/images/car_photo_533821.jpg)
![BMW ActiveHybrid 5 vs Infiniti M35h](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--sOiARLl2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254501/autoexpress/images/car_photo_533821.jpg)
BMW ActiveHybrid 5 vs Infiniti M35h
Does the new ActiveHybrid 5 Series mix luxury and efficiency better than the Infiniti M35h?
25 Jun 2012
BMW 5 Series GT M Sport![BMW 5 GT M Sport front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--2kI5Z2O4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254286/autoexpress/images/car_photo_515107.jpg)
![BMW 5 GT M Sport front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--2kI5Z2O4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254286/autoexpress/images/car_photo_515107.jpg)
BMW 5 Series GT M Sport
Bodykit and sporty alloys aim to increase interest in the poor-selling crossover model
1 May 2012
BMW M550d xDrive![BMW M550d xDrive front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ssAM_pum--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254152/autoexpress/images/car_photo_500401.jpg)
![BMW M550d xDrive front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ssAM_pum--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254152/autoexpress/images/car_photo_500401.jpg)
BMW M550d xDrive
We get behind the wheel of the diesel-powered four-wheel drive M5
24 Feb 2012
Watchdog: Two-month wait for door handle![Peter Matthews](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--lrnTLfYP--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254117/autoexpress/images/car_photo_496552.jpg)
![Peter Matthews](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--lrnTLfYP--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254117/autoexpress/images/car_photo_496552.jpg)
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
8 Feb 2012
BMW M5 vs Jaguar XFR![BMW M5 vs Jaguar XFR](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--cln9FIQX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254096/autoexpress/images/car_photo_493990.jpg)
![BMW M5 vs Jaguar XFR](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--cln9FIQX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254096/autoexpress/images/car_photo_493990.jpg)
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?
1 Feb 2012
BMW ActiveHybrid 5![BMW ActiveHybrid 5 front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--93646dV4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254103/autoexpress/images/car_photo_494743.jpg)
![BMW ActiveHybrid 5 front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--93646dV4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254103/autoexpress/images/car_photo_494743.jpg)
BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Should you buy the new petrol hybrid 5 Series or a regular diesel? We hit the road to find out
30 Jan 2012
BMW 5 Series vs Audi A6![BMW 5 Series vs Audi A6](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--lroR1zXP--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254070/autoexpress/images/car_photo_490693.jpg)
![BMW 5 Series vs Audi A6](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--lroR1zXP--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562254070/autoexpress/images/car_photo_490693.jpg)
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
18 Jan 2012
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics![BMW 520d EfficientDynamics](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ARoqPq0G--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253990/autoexpress/images/car_photo_481237.jpg)
![BMW 520d EfficientDynamics](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ARoqPq0G--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253990/autoexpress/images/car_photo_481237.jpg)
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics
Cleanest version of the BMW 5 Series is also the best
9 Dec 2011
BMW M5 UK drive![BMW M5 UK drive front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--APVGnPXC--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253982/autoexpress/images/car_photo_480478.jpg)
![BMW M5 UK drive front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--APVGnPXC--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253982/autoexpress/images/car_photo_480478.jpg)
BMW M5 UK drive
We drive the new M5 on UK roads for the first time - how does it fare?
24 Nov 2011
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics![BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bHlNXi64--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253852/autoexpress/images/car_photo_467371.jpg)
![BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--bHlNXi64--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253852/autoexpress/images/car_photo_467371.jpg)
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics
BMW launches its most economical 5 Series yet, which can do 62.8mpg and emits just 119g/km of CO2
26 Sep 2011
BMW M5![BMW M5 front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--aq7CK749--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253841/autoexpress/images/car_photo_466072.jpg)
![BMW M5 front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--aq7CK749--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253841/autoexpress/images/car_photo_466072.jpg)
BMW M5
Can the first ever turbocharged M5 deliver the driving thrills of its predecessors? We get behind the wheel to find out
21 Sep 2011
BMW M5![BMW M5](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--XLc4Zfkv--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253568/autoexpress/images/car_photo_437434.jpg)
![BMW M5](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--XLc4Zfkv--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253568/autoexpress/images/car_photo_437434.jpg)
BMW M5
We take the wheel of disguised pre-production supersaloon to see if it lives up to the M car legend.
25 Apr 2011
BMW 535d vs. Jaguar XF![BMW 535d M-Sport](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--tjeaJ7E1--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253360/autoexpress/images/car_photo_413785.jpg)
![BMW 535d M-Sport](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--tjeaJ7E1--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253360/autoexpress/images/car_photo_413785.jpg)
BMW 535d vs. Jaguar XF
Muscular new BMW 535d meets Jaguar’s XF diesel in a heavyweight head-to-head
23 Dec 2010
BMW 535d M Sport![535d front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--0bQYIwdM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253349/autoexpress/images/car_photo_412039.jpg)
![535d front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--0bQYIwdM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253349/autoexpress/images/car_photo_412039.jpg)
BMW 535d M Sport
BMW's brilliant saloon blends blends pace and economy like no other
17 Dec 2010
BMW 5-Series Touring vs. rivals![BMW 530d Touring vs. Rivals](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--scJtct4V--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253223/autoexpress/images/car_photo_398980.jpg)
![BMW 530d Touring vs. Rivals](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--scJtct4V--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253223/autoexpress/images/car_photo_398980.jpg)
BMW 5-Series Touring vs. rivals
Is BMW's new 530d Touring the class of the executive estate field? We find out.
1 Oct 2010
BMW 5-Series![BMW 5-Series header.](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--GBiYsC2t--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253197/autoexpress/images/car_photo_396349.jpg)
![BMW 5-Series header.](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--GBiYsC2t--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253197/autoexpress/images/car_photo_396349.jpg)
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.
24 Sep 2010
BMW 520d vs. rivals![BMW 520d vs. rivals](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--eKgE1886--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253120/autoexpress/images/car_photo_386986.jpg)
![BMW 520d vs. rivals](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--eKgE1886--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562253120/autoexpress/images/car_photo_386986.jpg)
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
6 Aug 2010