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BMW M5 (2004-) Review

Category: Exotic Sports 4.5 out of 5

Summary of the BMW M5 (2004-)

Price Range: £68,495 to £68,495

Assets

Terrific performance, one of the world's great engines, decent agility, refinement and comfort.

Drawbacks

Ride fidgety on some damper settings, SMG gearbox not as engaging as a manual, astonishing thirst.

Verdict

Remarkable and usable executive supercar with a superb engine, but be prepared for high running costs.

BMW 5-Series Touring Review

Overview4.5 out of 5

This fourth-generation executive M-car from BMW lifts it into supercar territory. It has an amazing engine and the sort of performance that will give Ferrari owners a real fright. Meantime, it still does the business as a posh - but not too posh - executive saloon and - from mid-2007 - estate.

The Touring uses exactly the same engine and gearbox as the saloon, and gives near identical performance, but with the advantage of extra carrying capacity. It's the first M5 Touring offered with right-hand drive in the UK market.

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Latest Readers' Drives About the BMW 5-Series Touring

MrGumby
wrote on 02 10 2007

Who needs a big one? A big engine, that is. I have the same chassis, steering, tyres, seats, etc., a...

Docstone
wrote on 30 09 2007

Simply fantastic. A remarkable combination of performance and practicality. Woeful fuel economy/rang...

Barnowl
wrote on 27 03 2007

Despite its small engine this car is really outstanding. The iDrive gadget is annoying at best but o...

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BMW 5-Series Touring Overview Statistics

Price Range
£68,495
Petrol Engine Range
5.0
Manufacturer's Warranty
3 year(s)
 

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