BMW

BMW 5 Series

Price $66,000 – $128,000
Fuel consumption 7.5 – 16.1 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 79%(view ratings)
The 5 Series is a long-running nameplate that returns for 2023 with no major changes. It’s available in a number of variants and powertrains, starting with a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder. Next up is a plug-in hybrid offering up to 31 km of pure EV range. Fans of six-cylinder engines can turn to the 540i, while a twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 lies under the hood of the mighty M550i and M5 Competition, the latter packing 617 horsepower.

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 79%
Fuel economy 7/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 8/10
Mid-size luxury cars
The Car Guide rating 83%
Fuel economy 7/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 9/10

What's new in 2023

No major change.

Pros

  • Wide variety of engines
  • Extraordinary performance (M versions)
  • Timeless design

Cons

  • Non-M models more comfortable than dynamic
  • Sober interior

Recalls

none