BMW 5 Series
The BMW 5 Series is one of few cars you could reasonably argue are the best all-rounders on sale. It has something for every occasion: it’s comfortable, practical, full of tech, good to drive and economical. The only thing stopping us from calling it a Swiss Army knife is the fact that it doesn’t have a bottle opener. Still, that hasn’t stopped if from picking up the Best Large Car award in the 2021 car wow Car of the Year Awards.
The 5 Series, including the Touring estate model, was updated in 2020 with some subtle exterior changes, but they didn’t change the fact that the BMW isn’t quite as handsome as an Audi A6 or a Mercedes E-Class, its two main alternatives. The performance version, the BMW M5, was also updated around the same time.
It’s a different story on the inside, though, as it has a superb interior. The design is elegant and very upmarket, and the quality of the materials is excellent too. There are fewer cheap-looking plastics inside than in E-Class, though all three of these cars have a brilliant interior design in their own way.
The most recent version now comes with a 12.3-inch media system, using BMW’s latest operating system. Satellite-navigation is standard and instead of dials you get a display screen behind the steering wheel, just like in the E-Class and A6.
The BMW’s i Drive infotainment is the easiest to use of any car of its type, and it wouldn’t be hard to argue that it’s the best infotainment system in any car. The rotary controller on the center console is the reason for this, although there are voice and gesture controls available if you want them. Apple Car Play and Android Auto are included too.
SE
The SE model’s 17in wheels may look tiny on such a big car, but there are few other clues that this is the entry-level 5-Series. A 12.3in infotainment system with satnav, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and assorted on-line services, 12.3in digital instrument panel, automatic aircon and heated leather seats all come as standard.
7 engines available with the SE trim 2L petrol , 2L diesel , 2L hybrid , 3L hybrid , 3L diesel
M Sport models are marked from lesser SE variants by a sporty-looking bodykit with gloss black trim and 19in wheels. Inside, you get a 12.3in infotainment system with satnav, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and assorted on-line services, 12.3in digital instrument panel, automatic aircon and heated leather seats.
7 engines available with the M Sport trim 2L petrol , 2L diesel , 2L hybrid , 3L hybrid , 3L diesel
Edition’ signifies some extra enhancements to the standard M Sport styling. It rides on 20in wheels and gains adaptive LED headlights and Dakota leather upholstery. It’s only available in Tanzanite Blue or Donington Grey.
4 engines available with the M Sport Edition 2L diesel , 3L hybrid , 3L diesel
Over the M Sport model, the M550i gains adaptive LED headlights, 20in wheels, Harmon/Kardon stereo, 4-zone climate control and driver’s seat memory. All useful stuff but, of course, the main draw here is the stonking 530hp engine!
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