2018 BMW 5 Series - Review and Road Test

Now in its 7th generation the 2018 BMW 5 Series remains a stately, luxurious, feature-rich, and dynamically thrilling midsize sedan. With powertrains that range from a frugal 4-cylinder to a raucous all-wheel drive turbocharged V8 there is a 5 Series to suit a wide range of tastes and budgets.
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[@hannw7]

I've had a 330i, two X5's, a 430i, a 528i and now a 530i and it's my favorite. Such a classy, fun sedan and such a beautiful drive! Your review is spot on. Thanks!

[@LXRD-SUPREME-]

How's reliability? 😊

[@squeezingntootin]

@@LXRD-SUPREME-they’ll blow up roughly around the second time driving

[@LXRD-SUPREME-]

@@squeezingntootin thank you

[@lancesmith889]

The 5 is the perfect mix of sport and luxe.

[@mikec1655]

I’ll never understand why bmw and Mercedes make you pay extra for a back up cam on a 50k+ car 🤔

[@yellowhammer3]

I imagine it's because of pompous old guys like my father who think a backup camera is for people "who can't drive" and that somehow having one makes you less capable. Don't even get him started on blind spot monitor too. It's bizarre

[@Huntereriq]

I was about to comment the same thing, that's so stupid. Some people may not want it but it's a good thing to have a very helpful. Honda, toyota, and other non luxury brands offer them as standard

[@mikec1655]

I agree with both of you Just seems like them being cheap at this price point to not offer it standard

[@MBisFrenchy]

Mike C I agree it's just a last ditch attempt at extra cash till they are required to include it I believe in 2018 or 2019 model year.

[@jashanveersingh1804]

Yeh man it is probably because of you lo people

[@salsaon2358]

I own the 2018 Xdrive 540I Sportsline model, it's the best ride I have ever owned.

[@davidwolf226]

ROFLOL! Zach, this has to be one of your funniest reviews I've ever had the pleasure of watching. You guys must truly enjoy your work. With the humor, this is also a great review. Thanks so much for the chuckles.

[@BrajeshKumar-fe3bd]

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[@BrajeshKumar-fe3bd]

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[@nartlambaz]

we just bought the 530e 2017 model , and we love it ! The car is just amazing in everyway possible

[@Kraliosa]

Hey, how was your experience after 5 years? Especially the reliability

[@Nip_sniff69]

I just enjoy watching Kelly blue book vid cause there entertaining and I have no care in the world what car they review.

[@rafa.gastro]

I always enjoy a lot the videos from thos channel. Zach and Micah are the best presenters.

[@lawrencebogar6136]

I am on my 3rd 5 series and I have no plans to change.

[@seiph80]

I finally received my 540i about a month ago after a 7-month, 3-day wait (individual color), and I must say, it's more than what I expected; particularly, it was rumored that kick-to-open trunk wasn't going to be available due to the chip shortage, but to my surprise it was included! 2023 is the last year of the current generation G30, so if you want physical HVAC buttons, get them while supplies last!

[@ryanfrisby7389]

I can’t stop crying every time I watch this video because it was Zach’s last review before he went to Acura.😭

[@jflow08]

So that's what happened to Zack! 😲

[@fajitas4every1]

Always enjoy the review, as well as the production value of them. The sweeping camera movement at the end is always a really nice touch

[@ElvisCarReviews]

This new 5 series looks amazing

[@Mustafafilming]

You definitely have the best camera crew ever. What an intro it was!!

[@singhrupinder1995]

I just bought a brand new 540i and I am LOVING IT

[@kbb]

Love to hear that! 😁

[@abdusshimla8255]

Cool...am getting mine this month

[@coflyer2949]

I see y'all got the blinker option

[@SavageSalad69]

Available exclusively in the "Driver Competence" package

[@robertschantz5462]

+SavageSalad o

[@bh4560]

Zzzzzz.. boring clique.. also they are called indicators..and people who dont use them are wankers. But trust me every single other brand drivers have many more offenders.. anyone who say different is just a jealous idiot. 💪

[@coflyer2949]

@@bh4560 Hey man, appreciate the attempt to correct me, but assuming you're from where I think you are your country hasn't controlled mine for around 244 years, and yes we call them blinkers.

[@bh4560]

@@coflyer2949 silly name. 🙈

[@googleaccount6931]

I like how now instead of just using the remote to control the infotainment you have the option of gesture control and touchscreen:)

[@Collin2377]

These are extremely beautiful cars. I simply love the look. I would buy one if I had enough money, but I don't know why, for some reasons, I read a lot of bad things about BMW. I mean, a lot. And I don't know why.

[@eddyseng1171]

A well balance between comfort and sport.

[@MrTheSetter]

Can’t afford this car. Bummer

[@BruceLeedar]

Bimmer*

[@FinestInstinct]

BruceLeedar He's saying the word bummer, as in, dang. Not the car brand.

[@Shrapnel-qy4xi]

FinestInstinct He’s making a joking reference.

[@djmay5588]

Get a 2 series?

[@TomCook1993]

Just buy it in 2 years it’ll be half the price

[@cammims7645]

This should be called All Series Cause it looks like every BMW Sedan THAT ever came OUT!

[@chrisdblue]

Best reviews on the net by far! ❤️

[@pjawidzik]

Great video! I appreciate your humor and thank you for making me laugh!!!

[@bryansmith5279]

Lease that baby......enjoy her, then let her go, when she begins becoming high maintenance ( they ALL do ! :) .....why marry it when you can just date it. :)

[@tyronebranch2946]

Because alot of people can't afford to lease a 5 Series.

[@TomCook1993]

Tyrone Branch if they can’t afford to lease they can’t afford to finance either

[@michaelsmith1897]

Actually don't lease OR finance! I saved up and bought mine in cash. 224,000 miles later! About to do the same thing again with a newer one

[@zeesworld5092]

Funny, informative and entertaining review. I own a M550i and think you were pretty accurate with your review.

[@AdamAus85]

What's the deal with people having a go at a hump where the drive shaft lives. Where do you think they should run the thing?

[@Barobran92]

You thought gesture control was just a gimmick until you used it and realized it’s still just a gimmick lol. I usually prefer Mercedes Benz over BMW, but I’m not sure how I feel about the new E Class and this looks pretty good.

[@PunxsutawneyDave]

It won't play Metallica Zach because it doesn't want to get sued.

[@3DAntonio47]

The camera system at around 6 minutes in, is that only a part of the BMW subscription or is it a feature you have access without a paying for a subscription? The technology is great, and I really like the look of the interior. Really nice review, thanks!

[@codyjarrett9685]

Shame you don't have the 530d m sport. What a great car

[@skyy5584]

Find a new body type. Hahaha. This is the best review ever.

[@HodsBroo]

I'll take the GS350 with an F Sport package. Save myself from the German options sheet lol!

[@laszloborsos5914]

So strange that well equiped car does not have the fully digital instrument cluster.. I did watched quite a few review but US models does not seem to have it. Is it some kind of safety regulation?

[@darkblue6814]

The reason adaptive steering "quits" is because it's mandated by law to prevent people from trying to make the car drive itself. It's a safety feature so if you take your hands of the wheel, it will turn off after a short time.

[@420BudNuggets]

I thought backup cams were required by law in the US since 2016?

[@journeytowellness7096]

This video was good and all, but I had to give it a big thumbs up for playing Glass by Incubus! My favorite band of all time!

[@joyous8248]

Picking up my new 530 this week !! Great cars !!!

[@fangchen6805]

Find a new body type! Lol!

[@jaffarbaqi]

The five series is now the best car in the world. To my eyes, it looks better than the E class, which would now be the second best car in the world.

[@geo5106]

Hey I’ve found a new body type. Still not working! Any more troubleshooting tips?

[@jesseatwater393]

I see two different types of steering wheels on the 2018 5-series, the one in the video above and a round(er) one. What's up with that? I thought this one was 2017 and the rounder one was 2018 but I see both wheels on both vehicles.

[@jasonsing5485]

I like this Car called BMW 5 Series🚘😎👫🇩🇪

[@kawaisit3086]

Can you please do a head2head between 2018 Honda Accord 2.0 T VS 2018 Mercedes Benz E 4 doors turbo?

[@FlyingTigersKMT]

When you activated the auto park and it drove off, don't push the button with the top hat on it again... Just trust me on this one. I had to google translate the whole owner's manual from Albanian.

[@lilchopin1]

kbb's dimming transitions keep making me think an ad is coming lol

[@Benjamin-sn5cw]

Good review but it'd be useful to know which engine choice would be the best to go for.

[@japanhavi4171]

Flawed review. Looking for sportier dynamics from a luxury line is inexplicable. Try the M sport. Besides, The reviewer looks uninterested. Perhaps biased towards Merc ??

[@rafalmatysiak1]

My next bmw!❤❤❤

[@gullylifestyle99]

To lease or finance this car is well over 900 to 1200 a month I know because I was going to lease and when I heard the numbers I took off like a bat out of hell in my 2014 535

[@redriver15262]

This car was so gorgeous...... too bad its a BMW 😔😔

[@stewardship8147]

Nice! I will seriously consider this as a viable vehicle option to my list. You failed to mention that this was available in the 3 L turbo diesel! 540D all wheel drive providing 0 to 60 in just over five seconds, and 26/36 mpg! I am a diesel enthusiast and this one takes the cake in its class. It is a later model diesel, as opposed to Audi and Jag cutting off the “D”in 2016…

[@ximdl5523]

"... find a new body type" = instant like!

[@shanenelson8793]

A backup camera is required on all 2018 cars in the US, so either you are wrong or BMW is breaking the law

[@jaikarchatha1967]

Shane Nelson 2019 is when the law takes place

[@shanenelson8793]

Jaikar Chatha I guess you're right, it's weird that bmw would make the backup camera standard on the 3 series for 2018, but not the 5 series.

[@jaikarchatha1967]

Shane Nelson German companies are gonna nickel and dime use for this shit until it's standard

[@henrykincaid6821]

Why does that leather work look so baggy?

[@Commentator541]

Because it's shoddy. First thing I noticed as well.

[@Sazonman]

Henry Kincaid interior looks shit including the body style

[@still34u]

I believe that it is the comfort system, it is baggy, because it inflates/deflates as you go around corners, also if there are the massage seats, it will have to accommodate for the movement of those parts as well .. I don't like BMW - these seats look comfy though

[@stubones]

Commentator541 get a clue numb nuts . It’s because it needs to be slightly loose to accommodate all the adjustment. Do you really they’re going to make shoddy seats in a 7 and 7 series costing high 5 and low 6 figure sums?

[@PikaTheseNuts]

So true

[@mitchlu]

Great review ! And hysterical !

[@robbyrobinson187]

love the new 5....great review.

[@kofiAnkraAsareAttrams]

You Sir, just earned a subscriber. fun review!

[@Moisi547]

It also comes with an optional, side chick assist system.

[@hyypersonic]

1:55 I laughed a lot harder at that than I should have lol

[@jeremymoore145]

Looking to purchase this vehicle. Looks like my kind of car.

[@theeshantjindal9541]

In bmw 5 series 4 wheel drive available or not

[@Maney3316]

I only subscribed because of this guy!

[@sk8erdudeDE]

what color is this?

[@TomCook1993]

Looks like you guys made your way to San Clemente ❤️

[@lobo25usntrx51]

Didn't like the "iPad" instead of the center in-dash screen, it looks cheap I think.

[@mannymartinez9871]

From what I know….back up camera has to be standard feature per US federal law….

[@MrVitamincpp]

I was a BMW fan, but they died for me about 15 years ago.

[@boriskostadinov8331]

Shto be

[@MrVitamincpp]

@@boriskostadinov8331 shot ne me kefqt glupostite im :)

[@Gradywhiteman]

The adaptive steering turns off in 14 seconds if it does not sense a hand on the steering wheel. Please do the research before you complain about something you don't understand.

[@Porsche996driver]

Good fun review. A bit of track work would be appreciated tho! 🏁

[@kbb]

Thanks for the feedback, Dave!

[@djohn391]

What about the Jaguar XF? Clearly as much of a competitor as the Volvo or Lexus, especially in the driving stakes.

[@kryogenicmx591]

2:08 18 feet of cargo space for a supremely good trunk throws in backpack

[@Diego-mm1eq]

Does it drive as well as the e39?

[@marcdostie8409]

Since when did the 5 series become a mid-sized sedan? What is the 3 series then? What is the 1 series then?

[@RyanOpelac]

Nice vid :D

[@kreed1004]

but does it have business cd

[@RK-hz5bs]

Best part of the review 1:38

[@hezekiahhairs1496]

How much is that going for?

[@nizmo52]

i love BMWs

[@jannis2072]

Nice car , although it has some tough competition. Some cars out there are just as good at a better price. Plus you can get taken away by the options in this car has and end up paying 15.000$ more.

[@MC-vj8ye]

is it electric steering power

[@yellowhammer3]

E-class or 5-series? I pick the 5

[@toddmediumwellingtoniii478]

matt k A6

[@MBisFrenchy]

E class especially now that Mercedes leases better than BMW.

[@yellowhammer3]

Maybe the next A6, the current one is 6 years old

[@alexcuellar484]

matt k E CLASS interior is way nicer

[@zainplayz4737]

E class

[@TjPewter]

This 5 series looks better in person! Especially the interior, quality and materials feel really premium. Check out my channel for my thoughts 👍🏻

[@vlkv4237]

Bmw 5 g30 or bmw 6 gt best?

[@swanblake]

If BMW was serious about driver safety, they would included automatic turn signals for its drivers

[@gmm5790]

I like reviews with humor. Great videos!!

[@robertcurry6413]

740e gets better fuel economy in charge by 2 miles per charge

[@ianalexander2017]

Looks good

[@choboc]

Nice car. Boring color. 5th comment.

[@johannsebastienbach]

Oil leaks

[@rickjames5998]

this was a funny review

[@wendysato4808]

people should buy sedans in stead of suvs sedans are more fuel efficient and look better than suvs but sure offenders can buy pickups or suv s but normal people should buy sedans

[@sagarwedshimani1349]

i just love everything about 5 series except for the rear seats.. e class takes the rear seat comfort to the next level.. i too feel a car with this price tag should get the most luxurious back seat.. i am always confused between e class and 5 series

[@pete64041]

This car is nice, had one last week...And very fast, a mans car if you will

[@sofoboachie5221]

Find a new body type😂😂😂😂

[@UNOwen-eh8er]

sofo boachie X5

[@revmotor]

After how many miles does it catch on fire?

[@mrmr1734]

I miss Zach!

[@patriot8087]

My neighbor bought one and it has to much plastic for my liking . to each as own.

[@FoodyTunes]

I’m so tired of BMW’s design because I feel like I’ve been seeing it since 2001 on every BMW.

[@slump45]

He said it doesn’t drive like a LARGER 3 series and more like a SMALLER 7 series????

[@bluwng]

What color is this car?

[@condoofus3307]

I guess it's called ugly, I don't like it.