New BMW 5 Series review - still the best?

The BMW i5 – it has finally arrived!

This is the first all-electric version of the iconic 5 Series saloon and sits between the i4 coupe and range-topping i7 limo.

While you get a large set of kidney grilles, they are not as intrusive as on the i4 or i7 – except for the weirdly placed sensor cover. You’ll also see flush door handles, alloy wheels ranging from 19- to 21-inch units and lots of blue flashes to ensure everybody knows it’s an electric car.

Inside, it’s a classic BMW – professional, tidy and filled with tech. The German brand has also increased the cabin size to make the already comfortable interior even more accommodating. The boot is practical too.

When it comes to the 5 Series, the entry-level uses a 2-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that puts out 208hp. When it comes to the i5, the entry-level i40 uses a single motor that puts out 340hp and is equipped with an 82kWh battery pack which comes with a claimed range of up to 361 miles.

The range-topping i5 is the M60, which has two motors that combine to put out 601hp. It has the same 82kWh battery pack, which is good for a range of 320 miles.

But as with all BMWs, how it drives is just as important – so how does the i5 fare when Mat takes it for a spin? Watch the full review here to find out!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:42 Design
03:16 Price
03:43 Interior
06:47 Back Seats
08:04 Boot
09:02 5 Annoying Features
10:58 5 Cool Features
13:02 Engines & Motors
14:31 Autonomous Driving
17:49 Motorway Driving
19:11 Town Driving
21:13 Country Road Driving
22:42 0-60mph
23:03 Verdict

[carwow]

Rate the looks of the new BMW 5 Series out of 10!

[lemoninzest]

imagine having a perfect car design and deciding to ruin it for no reason

[skzqfjx]

New shape BMWs make previous models look even better.

[gallus]

I thought the front was bad until I checked the back end 😂😂😂 the design team is seriously on stuff

[miamitten]

The 5 Series was the last good looking Bimmer. You put up a good fight 5er. We’re proud of you.
5 series 1972-2022

[tanay]

I like the previous design better
That was a perfect blend of sporty and luxury

[henrynwobu]

What a great time to get the previous gen 5 series particularly the m550i for that v8

[sancungbalaxy]

Around 11 minutes you can see how BMW takes cares of its heritage. Im so happy to see that they kept the oil leaks even in the electric cars.

[dampmaky]

It seems that the old one not only looks better but is more spacious, comfortable and practical on the insides kudos to not having a battery. To think that they've increased the price aswell

[TheAranSulayman]

I don't know man, those plastic looking side skirts make it look somewhat cheap in my opinion. The same goes for the back bumper.

[juanc]

Can we at LEAST put the screens into a traditional gauge cluster shape? Who was the genius to just slap screens and call it a day?

[kvl]

Saw it last week at my local BMW dealership, must say the car looks way better than the pre release pictures showed.

[alanrutland]

It is beyond belief that a car that costs FROM £74, 000 does not have auto cruise control, and then alt.reed through the screen. Madness. I think BMW are really out pricing themselves with the current t range of cars. Does it have heated steering wheel? That drip sounded like water landing on a plastic tray. Would drive me mad 😊

[peterambrose]

It feels not too long ago when BMW posted a video comparing the F10 to the G30
Wow time flies so much...

[abhinavmj]

This makes the previous generation 5 series look like an angel

[FormulaWhine]

I have always loved the 5 series, and this one will no doubt still be excellent. But it's a shame they've made it look like a Skoda Superb at the front...

[AndreiCaseriu]

the last gen 5 series was the best looking 5 series from the modern era. this looks like hell

[manoz]

The last gen 5 Series was the best looking Saloon in recent times imo. Now they ruin it!

[ReapZ]

Doesn’t matter if the turn signals are cheap…they won’t see much use anyway.

[StylusPT]

Nice.. Matt here in Ericeira and Mafra drinking a Super Bock! Hope you liked it. Nice review by the way.