BMW 5 Series 2018 in-depth review | Mat Watson Reviews

The BMW 5 Series is the German firm’s mid-size saloon that is full to the brim with technology. The 5 Series features an interior heavily borrowed form the 7 Series, but scaled down to fit. Buyers have a whole host of technological options but, the award winning iDrive comes as standard. However, can the 5 Series match the desirable look and interior of the Mercedes E-Class? It may be able to beat the Mercedes for ride quality, but is it as fun to drive as the Jaguar XF? Find out all my thoughts in this in-depth video review of the BMW 5 Series

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[davecom]

Can't wait to buy it in 8 years time.

[adesorcuppy]

“This is the best car BMW makes” - enough said.

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[ulverop]

Kudos to BMW for using a car with a light interior for a press car! I like to actually see how the interior looks and black is kind of impossible to show the details in pictures...

[TheRealBleach]

This came out 3 YEARS AGO. Damn I feel old.

[Frocobo]

BMW is the most sorted out of the German trio. My bro had a 335d xdrive touring and it was fantastic. Great dealership too.

[Mario-fvzs]

I've had my 520d G30 M Sport for 19 months now and I'm still glad I bought it. It had a performance upgrade from 190hp to 225hp and that has really made the driving experience even sweeter.

[MrEngland]

How do BMW do it every other year??? I just fell in love with this new 5 series ! Probs to them

[theyruinedyoutubeagain]

I'm a bit of a car nut and I've sat in / driven lots of (normal) cars. I've never felt more at home than in a 5 series. Something about that cabin just makes it work perfectly for my average 6ft body. Great review, by the way. This is the best review that carwow makes.

[ksmuffin]

3:37 now that's how you properly review a car

[marcusm]

Too bad the steering wheel is on the wrong side otherwise the car would be perfect.

[wisanikenny]

I had been waiting for this review for a long time now, and I have to admit that it was well worth the wait

[dtfxsolutions]

Another Great video Matt. I have an F10 530d MSport and cannot wait for my next 5 series. They are not only the best car BMW make, but the best car for the money. Wouldn't buy anything else.

[jmichaelstone]

It's funny how subjective design can be. I've been researching both the E-Class and the new 5 Series for the past couple of months and absolutely could NOT decide between the two. I finally went to test drive them both. In the end, *for me* it was a complete no-brainer and I came home with a 540i xDrive yesterday. On paper and in watching online reviews, it was too close to call... but in person, there wasn't really any comparison. As helpful as video review are (and carwow's are among my favorites), there's no substitute for first-hand experience.

[MATHEWS_AUGUSTINE]

Watson your are amazing and the way you presenting is good and makes sense. I never get bored of your reviews

[Memories-_]

And then theres me thinking the E class couldn't be beaten. Bmw have really pulled it out of the bag with this new 5 series! Very nice car!

[datdude]

love the relaxed and informative presenting style, excellent video production too

[YoungManNihilist]

Thank you for a great video! Just went through all of your videos on the G-generation 520's, I'm taking one out for a drive this saturday and hopefully will make a deal while I'm at it.

[boriskostadinov]

YEAH!!! Thanks to Matt, i had decided to bay a 5 series, I bought it earlier today, a 540i, and this car is AMAZING! Strongly recommend to everyone