BMW 5 Series Saloon

In its first uk test, BMW’s new 5-series meets the might of Mercedes and Audi. which is the executive class leader?

Diesel exec is set to be big news in Britain

Official pictures of new 5-Series revealed - we report live from the unveil to bring you all the details that matter

With no direct rivals, is the way clear for BMW’s new 5-Series GT to clean up in the sales chart? We see how it compares to three very different alter…

Hatchback version of 5-Series seeks to mix SUV, estate and coupe into one package

Do style, image and kit suffer when you go for a ‘cheap’ prestige saloon? We drive new base models from Mercedes and BMW to find out

Have we ever had a long-term car that’s as good to drive and as versatile as BMW's 535d Touring? Our man is struggling to think of anything better...

Our BMW 5-Series Touring swallowed masses of gear and took the worst of the Alpine winter weather in its stride on a recent family skiing trip...

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder – and in our opinion, the BMW 5-Series’ diesel engine is worth worshipping. Powerful, frugal and refined, it’s on…

Road test editor Oliver Marriage reckons he's found his dream family car in the shape of our new BMW 5-Series touring

It’s long been one of the world’s best cars, but which version of the BMW favourite offers the most value used?

Blending all the attributes of a four-door with a practical load space makes the M5 Touring a strong addition to BMW's M line-up

The M5 Touring has a conservative estate-car feel with the power of a mighty V10 engine

It was a class leader in its day, but is BMW’s previous generation model still worth buying used? We reveal all

A facelift enhances an already great 5-Series, and with the added bonus of lower C02 emissions

The M5 is a stunning super saloon that is fast, practical and, considering its talents, relatively affordable.

Excellent ride and handling, a roomy cabin and great refinement hand the 5-Series victory in the executive car class. It's also economical to run, tho…

With a choice of 2 powerful diesel engines in the range, it is easy to forget the 5-Series is available with some impressive petrols, too.

It does not snow very often in this country, but when it does there is no mistaking the owners of a four-wheel-drive car. When everyone else comes sli…

Is it possible to improve on perfection? For many, the BMW 530d is not only one of the finest diesel-powered cars on the road.

With better performance and improved refinement, diesel power is more attractive than ever.

If you are not convinced by the 5-Series' controversial styling, you should get a load of this. Not only do BMW's trademark 'flame-sided' angular body…