Professional Reviews

• “The front strut and rear multilink suspensions soak up the imperfections on the asphalt with poise. Push it harder through the turns and the 5 corners with tremendous grip and stability.” — Road & Track
• “With the bigger body comes less weight, thanks to the aluminum architecture with judicious use of high-tensile steel at stress points.” — AutoWeek
• “Every 5-series is now fitted with iDrive, which might better have been called 'iDrive While Someone Else Attempts to Tune the Radio.'” — Car and Driver
• “The new 5 is 2.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the 2003 model, and its wheelbase has increased 2.6 inches.” — New Car Test Drive
• “It offers the features, comfort and convenience of full-size luxury sedans, the sporting character of smaller ones...” — New Car Test Drive