The 5-series is a car you can buy without compromise, because it mixes practicality, tech, first class refinement and a brilliant drive.

The first thing that strikes you is the sheer quality; every surface feels sturdy and luxurious. Although there is lots of scratch prone glossy black plastic, most material use is excellent. Sharing a similar basic dash architecture with the 7-series, the 5 replaces the silver control surfaces with sharper black ones. As standard, the 5-series receives a 10.25-inch display connected to the latest iteration of iDrive, although the fully digital instrument cluster and large head-up display are still optional extras.

At all speeds the steering is beautifully weighted and allows you to place the car with real accuracy on the road. In Comfort mode the 5 Series glides over the surface, and in its sportiest setting and you can feel it tighten up and cope much better with fast changes in direction. On motorways and A-roads, the 5-series is just as capable, being both comfortable and incredibly refined at high speeds.

With 190hp at 4000rpm and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque from 1750rpm its overall power and torque figures are not especially ground breaking in comparison to rivals, but the engine’s ability to generate considerable shove at low rpm paired with a slick and intuitive transmission means you rarely feel short changed compared to the six-cylinder options.

Engine type: Inline 4 Turbo
Fuel Type: Diesel
Displacement: 2.0 l (1995 cm3)
Power: 190 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) @ 1750-2500 rpm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Layout: front engine, rear wheel drive
Top speed: 235 km/h (146 mph)
Curb weight: 1560 kg (3439 lbs)
Average fuel consumption: 4.5 l/100 km (52 mpg US / 62 mpg UK)

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