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BMW 5 Series

The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 81% Detailed ratings
Price $71,200 – $138,000 Payments
Fuel consumption 6.8 – 20.6 L/100km
The 5 Series adds two high-performance models for 2025. The M5 Sedan is now a plug-in hybrid using an electrified V8 and delivering a combined 717 horsepower. Making its first-ever appearance in Canada is the M5 Touring wagon. Meanwhile, the 550e xDrive features a larger-capacity battery (19 kWh) enabling longer distances and higher speeds in purely electric mode. The base model is still the four-cylinder 530i xDrive. For a fully electric alternative, consider the BMW i5.

The Car Guide rating  81%

Pros

  • Full range of models, return of the wagon (M5 Touring)
  • Driving pleasure across the board
  • Interior presentation and finish

Cons

  • Controversial powertrain (M5)
  • Polarizing design
  • Complex use of the central screen

Global rating

Fuel economy 7/10
Reliability N/A
Safety N/A
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 8/10

Mid-size luxury cars

Fuel economy 9/10
Reliability N/A
Safety N/A
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 8/10

What's new in 2025

New plug-in hybrid options available (M5 Sedan and Touring wagon, and 550e xDrive).

Recalls

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