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Q: How practical is the BMW 5 Series?

The 5 Series is a large car with a very roomy interior. All but the tallest of people should have no complaints about leg or headroom in the front and back. Three adults can squeeze onto the back seat, though the middle seat is more suitable for children. There’s a big boot, if not the biggest for this type of car. A week’s holiday luggage will fit in the saloon and its back seats fold down if you need even more space. But the Touring estate is ultimately more practical with its full-height boot lid.

Q: How does the BMW 5 Series compare with other BMW models?

The 5 Series is the second biggest of BMW’s hatchback/saloon models, smaller than the 7 Series luxury car and bigger than the 3 Series or 1 Series. The 5 Series Touring is the larger of the two BMW estate cars. In the BMW SUV range, the X5 is equivalent to the 5 Series.

Q: How safe is the BMW 5 Series?

Safety organisation Euro NCAP gave the current and older versions of the 5 Series a full five-star rating for features designed to protect the driver and passengers. Both models come with tech that helps reduce the chances of a collision happening in the first place.

Q: Are there any hybrid versions of the BMW 5 Series?

Since 2020, most 5 Series models, both petrol and diesel, have mild-hybrid power. They also have an extra electrical system which improves fuel economy and CO2 emissions and makes the driving experience a bit smoother. Two plug-in hybrid models are also available – the 530e and 545e. The 530e can give a zero-emissions range of 31-37 miles. The more powerful 545e has a zero emissions range of up to 34 miles.

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£28,049£465 (PCP)
BMW 5 Series
2023 520d MHT M Sport 5dr Step Auto
SATNAV | LEATHER | DAB
2023
31,360 miles
Diesel
Auto
Motorpoint Leeds
leeds
Video available50
£22,999
BMW 5 Series
2022 (72) 2.0 530e 12kWh M Sport Touring 5dr Petrol Plugin Hybrid Steptronic Euro 6
2022
52,257 miles
Hybrid
Auto
Affordable Cars Prestige Car Supermarket
york
21
£4,295£69 (HP)
BMW 5 Series
2012 (62) 520d SE 4dr Step Auto [Start Stop]
2012
111,920 miles
Diesel
Auto
S&O AUTOMOTIVE LTD
sheffield
36
£46,435
BMW 5 Series
2026 520i M Sport 5dr Auto
2026
2,500 miles
Petrol
Auto
Stratstone BMW Doncaster
doncaster
4.2
32
£10,495£199 (HP)
BMW 5 Series
2017 (67) 520d SE 5dr Auto
2017
102,950 miles
Diesel
Auto
S&O AUTOMOTIVE LTD
sheffield

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£20,490
BMW 5 Series
2022 520d MHT SE 4dr Step Auto
2022
51,234 miles
Diesel
Auto
Stratstone BMW Harrogate
harrogate
4.2
Video available35
£33,995£569 (PCP)
BMW 5 Series
2022 (22) 3.0 545e 12kWh M Sport Saloon 4dr Petrol Plugin Hybrid Steptronic xDrive E
M Kit 20s M Sport Pro Pack
2022
31,070 miles
Hybrid
Auto
DB AUTOMOTIVE (BRTN) LTD
leeds
30
£5,795£101 (HP)
BMW 5 Series
2014 (14) 3.0 530d Luxury Auto Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr
Just Been Serviced
2014
119,437 miles
Diesel
Auto
One Stop Motors Dewsbury
heckmondwike
25
£23,999£356 (PCP)
BMW 5 Series
2022 (72) 2.0 530e 12kWh M Sport Touring 5dr Petrol Plugin Hybrid Steptronic Euro 6
2022
38,594 miles
Hybrid
Auto
HPL Motors Oldham
oldham
50
£25,000£365 (PCP)
BMW 5 Series
2021 (71) 2.0 530e 12kWh M Sport Saloon 4dr Petrol Plugin Hybrid Steptronic Euro 6 (
?1 OWNER?CARPLAY?REV CAM?
2021
20,800 miles
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GERMAN AUTOCENTRE CARS
sheffield

25
£23,799£478 (HP)
BMW 5 Series
2021 (21) 2.0 520d MHT M Sport Saloon 4dr Diesel Hybrid Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) (190
Half Leather Trim?Heated Seats
2021
24,649 miles
Diesel
Auto
HPL Motors Oldham
oldham
25
£24,300
BMW 5 Series
2023 520D M SPORT 4Door
Leather Seats,Apple CarPlay
2023
48,069 miles
Diesel
Auto
Big Motoring World Sheffield
rotherham
25
£21,131£364 (PCP)
BMW 5 Series
2021 520D M SPORT 4Door
M SPORT PRO PACK,Sun Protectio
2021
51,628 miles
Diesel
Auto
Big Motoring World Leeds
leeds
Video available50
£23,800£468 (HP)
BMW 5 Series
2022 (72) 2.0 530e 12kWh M Sport Touring 5dr Petrol Plugin Hybrid Steptronic xDrive
PANORAMIC SUNROOF, APPLE PLAY
2022
57,269 miles
Hybrid
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halifax
59
£23,990£368 (PCP)
BMW 5 Series
2022 (22) 520d MHT M Sport Touring Auto Harman Kardon & BMW Tech Pack & Huge Spec 5Door
Huge Spec, BMW Technology Pack, Harman Kardon, FSH
2022
53,000 miles
Diesel
Auto
Crossroads Garage Limited
sheffield
36
£41,950
BMW 5 Series
2022 M550i xDrive 4dr Auto
2022
34,583 miles
Petrol
Auto
Stratstone BMW Harrogate
harrogate
4.2
34
£24,599
BMW 5 Series
2022 520d MHT M Sport 4dr Step Auto
2022
42,027 miles
Diesel
Auto
Stratstone BMW Leeds
leeds
4.2
20
£17,210
BMW 5 Series
2019 520d M Sport 4dr Auto
2019
48,191 miles
Diesel
Auto
Evans Halshaw Citroen Rotherham
rotherham
12
£4,595£75 (HP)
BMW 5 Series
2012 520d SE 4dr Step Auto [Start Stop]
2012
117,000 miles
Diesel
Auto
Speedway Garage Gunness Limited
scunthorpe
45
£25,939
BMW 5 Series
2023 (23) 530e M Sport Touring 5Door
REAR CAMERA+LIVE COCKPIT
2023
34,104 miles
Hybrid
Auto
Stoneacre Chesterfield Citroen
chesterfield
26
£25,495£455 (PCP)
BMW 5 Series
2022 3.0 530d MHT M Sport Saloon 4dr Diesel Hybrid Steptronic xDrive Euro 6 (s/s
REVERSE CAMERA HEATED SEATS
2022
52,500 miles
Hybrid
Auto
V12 Sports and Classics Worksop
worksop
70
£27,150
BMW 5 Series
2023 (23) 520d MHT M Sport 4dr Step Auto Diesel Saloon
2023
27,049 miles
Diesel
Auto
Vertu BMW York
york
46
£13,690£266 (HP)
BMW 5 Series
2017 3.0 530d SE Saloon 4Door
Beige Dakota | HUD
2017
69,836 miles
Diesel
Auto
BEECHWOOD PRESTIGE LTD
doncaster, tickhill
23
£21,140
BMW 5 Series
2021 520d MHT M Sport 4dr Step Auto
2021
67,411 miles
Diesel
Auto
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rotherham
4.2

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BMW 5 Series buying guide

Why buy the BMW 5 Series?

The BMW 5 Series is one of the best large saloon cars. It’s roomy, practical, full of high-tech equipment, comfortable and enjoyable to drive. No matter how many people or how much stuff you’re taking with you, the 5 Series makes journeys easy and enjoyable, which makes it a particularly good choice for families.

BMW 5 Series range and updates

The current version of the 5 Series has been sold new since 2017, when it replaced a version sold from 2010 to 2017. The current version improves on what was an extremely good car with different styling, more space, improved engines and even more high-tech features. The range was updated in 2020 with different headlights and mild-hybrid power on most engines.

Saloon and ‘Touring’ estate bodies are available. There’s a wide choice of ‘i’ petrol and ‘d’ diesel engines, plus ‘e’ plug-in hybrids. The engine’s power is indicated on the car’s badge – 530, for example. The higher the number, the more power it has. There are manual models, but automatics are much more popular. Some have four-wheel drive, which BMW calls xDRIVE.

You can choose from SE, Luxury and M Sport trim and equipment packages. M Sport models have a sportier look with deeper bumpers and bigger wheels. They feel a bit sportier to drive, too. There’s also the high-performance M550i and bonkers-fast M5.

BMW 5 Series tech and features

All 5 Series models are extremely well equipped with climate control, cruise control, Bluetooth accessibility and parking sensors. Many also have sat nav, leather seats and smartphone connectivity. Note that Apple CarPlay was added alongside Android Auto only in 2020. That’s just the tip of a tech iceberg. Some models have features like a head-up display, adaptive cruise control and massaging seats, to name but a few.

BMW 5 Series running costs and value

The 5 Series is surprisingly fuel-efficient for a large, powerful car. According to official figures, petrol models of the current version can give average fuel economy of 26-47mpg and diesels can give 47-62mpg. Older versions can give 32-41mpg (petrol) and 50-65mpg (diesel). Plug-in hybrids can give more than 100mpg and have a zero-emissions range of around 30 miles.

BMW 5 Series vs rivals

Other large saloon/estate cars like the 5 Series include the Audi A6, Jaguar XF and Mercedes E-Class. The BMW is as good as any of those. It’s an excellent all-rounder that’s as comfortable, well equipped and practical as an executive car should be.

Common questions about the BMW 5 Series

How practical is the BMW 5 Series?

The 5 Series is a large car with a very roomy interior. All but the tallest of people should have no complaints about leg or headroom in the front and back. Three adults can squeeze onto the back seat, though the middle seat is more suitable for children. There’s a big boot, if not the biggest for this type of car. A week’s holiday luggage will fit in the saloon and its back seats fold down if you need even more space. But the Touring estate is ultimately more practical with its full-height boot lid.

How does the BMW 5 Series compare with other BMW models?

The 5 Series is the second biggest of BMW’s hatchback/saloon models, smaller than the 7 Series luxury car and bigger than the 3 Series or 1 Series. The 5 Series Touring is the larger of the two BMW estate cars. In the BMW SUV range, the X5 is equivalent to the 5 Series.

How safe is the BMW 5 Series?

Safety organisation Euro NCAP gave the current and older versions of the 5 Series a full five-star rating for features designed to protect the driver and passengers. Both models come with tech that helps reduce the chances of a collision happening in the first place.

Are there any hybrid versions of the BMW 5 Series?

Since 2020, most 5 Series models, both petrol and diesel, have mild-hybrid power. They also have an extra electrical system which improves fuel economy and CO2 emissions and makes the driving experience a bit smoother. Two plug-in hybrid models are also available – the 530e and 545e. The 530e can give a zero-emissions range of 31-37 miles. The more powerful 545e has a zero emissions range of up to 34 miles.

BMW 5 Series review

Pros

Fantastic build quality and a premium interior
Packed with high-end technology and features
Wide range of excellent petrol, diesel, and hybrid engines

Cons

It's a premium car with a premium price tag
The options list is long and can be expensive
The ride on sporty M Sport models can be a bit firm

BMW 5 Series summary

4.5 / 5 review score

Author: The Cazoo editorial team7th Jan 2026 – 9 min read

BMW 5 Series buying guide

Why buy the BMW 5 Series?

BMW 5 Series range and updates

BMW 5 Series tech and features

BMW 5 Series running costs and value

BMW 5 Series vs rivals

Common questions about the BMW 5 Series

How practical is the BMW 5 Series?

How does the BMW 5 Series compare with other BMW models?

How safe is the BMW 5 Series?

Are there any hybrid versions of the BMW 5 Series?

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BMW 5 Series buying guide

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Common questions about the BMW 5 Series

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