BMW

BMW 5 Series

Price $63,700 – $121,500
Fuel consumption 7.2 – 16.0 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 86%(view ratings)
The 5 Series sedan offers a wide range of powertrains, from a 248-horsepower turbo four cylinder to a 455-horsepower, twin-turbo V8. And let's not forget the raging M5 that serves up 600 horsepower, or 617 in the case of the M5 Competition variant, and whose all-wheel drivetrain can be decoupled to offer the driving feel of a rear-drive car. The 530e plug-in hybrid is the eco-friendly choice, with a maximum EV driving range estimated at 26 km.

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 86%
Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 8/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 9/10
Overall 9/10
Luxury sport cars
The Car Guide rating 78%
Fuel economy 4/10
Reliability 8/10
Safety 10/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 8/10

What's new in 2019

N/A

Pros

  • Extensive and varied lineup
  • Great centre screen and navigation system
  • Exceptional powertrain and AWD (M5)
  • Incredible road holding (M5)

Cons

  • Braking could be better (except M550i and M5)
  • Disappointing ride quality
  • Gear selector is confusing (M5)
  • Wide turning radius (M5)

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