NEW BMW 5 Series review - best ever? | What Car?

[@Goodman-4525]

All I will say is, as a 20-something year old it pains me to realize that none of the luxury brand offerings are cars that I will ever aspire to own. A new generation should never be a downgrade

[@marin313]

You are too kind. That display panel alone makes it a definite no. What is going on in the German car industry???

[@BafanaButhelezi-vh7zs]

Thought I was the only one

[@ziomekzedzielni1]

Man..They follow Mercedes... Mercedes once was extremly good looking cars inside and outside but from couple years they introduced this weird interior with the "iphone 45" screen lol I seriously dont know who likes it. I would be ashamed to show off in those cars. This is really fking weird that Skoda's interiors are much much prettier and for fraction of the price of BMW or Mercedes...

[@kingakim11]

I think you are having an instant negative reaction due to the plonked tablets of yore, a la C class. In the case of the this new 5 series, they've basically removed a lot of the bulk behind the infotainment. As someone who absolutely hates tacked on screens, this doesn't really bother me, in fact I kinda like this approach.

[@JTM610]

German car industry?? Have you been living under a rock? Everybody is doing this

[@marin313]

@@kingakim11 It’s hideous, but there’s no accounting for taste.

[@nidjo057]

I don't like this flat tablet in front of driver. Where is the design of cockpit gone? I just don't like it

[@DavidLimofLimReport]

Remember when they said Chris Bangle destroyed BMW. Those cars seem prettier to this lot

[@sufianshahid3690]

Domajoj left and now we have a former polestar designer and his cars r beautiful

[@adams7405]

E60 looking good today,especially M sport ones

[@wansworld27]

@@adams7405 this 5 series looks like a modern interpretation of the E60.

[@Julius_Gold_Dollar_Caesar]

The light transmissions are similar to the e60.

[@billturner6564]

This is the most disgusting thing I have ever sean

[@9VSIA]

How is it against the law to use your handphone while driving but OK to fiddle around with touch screen controls ?

[@luismendes1011]

That's a very interesting question, this is a big scam made by governments.

[@kishona69]

Been asking this question since car manufacturers started sticking tablets on the dash.

[@pbwmanagement]

Like the majority of dreamt up motoring laws it's all about generating revenue for governments / insurance companies and next to nothing to do with safety

[@Julius_Gold_Dollar_Caesar]

Probably because the display in the car is fixed, and you hold the phone in your hand and the reaction time is longer.

[@SplendidCookie]

@@Julius_Gold_Dollar_Caesar what if your phone has a mount?

[@paullester8787]

As a happy private buyer of new 5 series since 2004 I fear my current 520d will be my last. BMW have seriously lost the plot. Too big. Poor (no) engine choice. And as for the interior design. Not for me.

[@marklasy6209]

Have you considered Lexus

[@bdrferreira]

I'm just appalled by the engine choices, basically the main reason why people buy 5 series and all you get is a shitty 2 litre and shitty electric motors wtf are we doing?

[@danielbredenkamp3957]

Well I can't wait to decide on upgrading my current 520d next year. It's between the new 520d [it is available in diesel in South Africa] or the new X3. I will not consider another brand.

[@marklasy6209]

@@danielbredenkamp3957 do you like the new x3 I like the 5 series not sure about the x3 tho

[@Thegingerwhinger]

@@bdrferreiramanufacturers are not to blame for the engine choice. Look towards your politicians!

[@joibingchilling1917]

Looking at the font grille I thought it was a Skoda.

[@stan_austin]

Nah… Skodas are better looking

[@gilesa.4052]

Lol 😂

[@sufianshahid3690]

Yep​@@stan_austin

[@Felixmax507]

Kia?

[@andrew-o5i]

my enyaq vrs grille has 136 led lights in it and looks a lot better than this ........

[@NanetteCrabtree]

tunedbyai AI fixes this (AI assisted Car Design/ Tuning). New BMW 5 Series review

[@brianiswrong]

So Overpriced, under spec'd. Well done bmw.

[@steve6121]

Disappointing from BMW once again. I had an E34 followed by an E39, followed by an E38 - best cars ever. Would not go near a newer BMW, even with a barge pole.

[@williammorris1384]

Wow . Very impressive line up there, mate ! As you well know, the The E39 was possibly the greatest car of the 90’s and perhaps following decade. This one has an interior of a MG4, and the front look of a Skoda . All the elegance and class has been diluted out of it and that scrolling menu ! WTF?! How dangerous is that! Awful. Give me £3000 E39 ANY day !

[@hughventer2934]

Eh, I’d just buy a Skoda superb. More practical and reliable and noticeably cheaper and better looking.

[@williammorris1384]

Couldn’t put it better myself!! 😂

[@menifo4334]

@@entername_ That's the good thing about it. It's a Skoda!

[@Jon-sl7xp]

and much more space and more comfortable in the back

[@stuartslyper1479]

Even the Skoda Octavia has a bigger boot and more rear leg room. It costs half the price of a 5 series. Why do so few luxury car manufacturers focus on practicality?

[@a.m.9357]

Skoda Octavia is also an awesome car.

[@stan_austin]

Looks like another backwards step to me!

[@manoz6194]

Yeah, last gen 5 series was the peak of 5 series imo.

[@Treeburnify]

Too big, too ugly, too heavy, missing the classy analogue instruments that previous series used to have. Touchscreen and plastic panels are no substitute for traditional knobs and true action buttons. Overall the interior is a step backwards in ergonomics. BMW no longer understands what European buyers want.

[@oldhamer111]

Well said. This is exactly what I think too

[@born1in1a1sauna]

if you loose your ”home base” and support in Europe then you loose everything. The hardcore fans are the ones that build up the brand value and do lots of free marketing for the brand and make the brand cool. Personally I suspect that the German brands collude and decide that they will all remove buttons and have this giant screen instead (they have been caught before doing that) Seems like most potential buyers dont like it. So my advice is for the German economy sake - listen to your buyers.

[@leslielewis5376]

Agree with everything you've said

[@MattBryanArt]

Absolutely. That large embossed 5 in the Hoffmeister curve looks cheap. Where’s the class? The refined appearance.

[@newtonshiggers]

@@MattBryanArt That 5 wouldn't be needed if they actually made it look like a 5 series.

[@frank1235395]

BMW has lost the plot, again. Previous car has better built quality, drives better, the diesels were great, etc.

[@Holakovskykarel97]

Plastic shitbox. Done. 😢

[@danielbredenkamp3957]

You clearly have no taste😂

[@Holakovskykarel97]

@@danielbredenkamp3957 yeah, i dont have enough money for taste.

[@pedromiguelareias]

No Diesel??? We have the 540d Xdrive, 520d, 520d Xdrive around here. What happened to the UK?

[@blackadder1996]

Do you not think BMW has does its research with regards to consumer behaviour

[@adams7405]

A BMW should have a petrol 6 though, different league.

[@markgt894]

@@pedromiguelareias who wants a smelly dirty diesel in their car? Just like the US the UK doesn’t like oil burners

[@pedromiguelareias]

It was mentioned in the video and I looked it up here, that's it. E-Class also retains Diesel.

[@ewadge]

Diesel is dead.

[@paulmcmahon8945]

It's very tall for a saloon which makes the proportions all wrong. The front bumper graphics are terrible. That black section that overlaps the kidney grill makes it look chinless and weak. Rear lights are pretty nice. Interior looks nice enough. But the shiny black plastic cheapens it.

[@kevincockburn7805]

For the battery pack versions. The excessive height is a side effect.

[@clownworld-honk410]

The Germans have a fixation to make cars bigger with every new model. People generally want smaller, lighter cars these days for better fuel economy. Seems to me this has been lost on them. As for overly bright headlights, it's dangerous with the British habit of flashing them to high beam to signal a thanks or allowing you out at a junction when a simple wave of the hand is sufficient or flash the lights off and on at night

[@darrenfox9769]

As a 24 year + BMW owner (12 years of 5’s and 12 years of X5s) I’ve held on to my G05 X5 for 5 years now because I’m just not inspired by the latest designs (and prices are crazy!) I’m wedded to the brand because I’ve experienced superb reliability especially in this latest car.

[@MWalsh1992]

No thanks. Ill keep my G30 thanks. Downgrade in terms of looks, interior styling (for me), looks like quality of interior is poorer too. Drive train options are boring and the cost of them has just exploded through the roof! Think the proper 5 series is dead. Will only sell to company car buyers wanting a good BIK figure. The Skoda equivalent looks nicer, is a damn site cheaper and looks more ergonomically designed. Never thought I would be saying this but BMW have lost the plot it feels like.

[@eastwood978]

I test drove the Skoda and it was disappointing and didn't drive anywhere near as well as my G30 so Ill be keeping mine to.

[@johntucker9197]

I don’t need my reading glasses to adjust my heating/AC in my Škoda

[@x104]

I dread to think what the new 3 series will be like.

[@Franco.Zanchi]

Another German car that looks like it's made for Chinese market. Especially interior. Not good.

[@adams7405]

They can't afford to get this wrong...in the late nineties the E39 was by far the best car in the world that was never bettered in its 8 year life,looks like they have played it safe,Shame no M550i though.

[@neuro.weaver]

Modern cars have yet to master how to best incorporate the long driver's display in the dashboard. This still looks like a hasty afterthought.

[@Robotron5000Deluxe]

Personally I don't think they should even have these huge long displays. Eyes should be on the road ahead. I think knobs and switches are better for helping to keep eyes on the road.

[@theusefulchannel]

BMW are building ugly soulless cars these days, it's almost like they want to ditch their customer base.

[@fahedsayed2201]

I agree with you however i think the new X5 is an exception.

[@BafanaButhelezi-vh7zs]

@@fahedsayed2201yes the new x5 is hot

[@thendotzai9275]

it is wierd that us here in south africa we still recieve a 520d diesel and it is the only model available in oue markert

[@sanjayrevanna8903]

the worst 5 series ever to be built by bmw , it looks so hideous , just love the G30 5 series design . bring back the g30 for god sake

[@rchatte100]

You can get a diesel 5 series in Gemany, dunno why not in UK.

[@sargfowler9603]

They're frowned upon due to emissions/particulates. There's not a lot of new diesels around. The general trend is towards a smooth drivetrain like an EV.

[@markgt894]

People don’t want a noisy rattling smoggy diesel

[@AdamAus85]

Are you related to that joker Khan in London? Any experience with modern diesels with dpf? They aren’t as you describe buddy.

[@markgt894]

@@AdamAus85 no, the market doesn’t want smelly diesels.

[@markgt894]

@@AdamAus85 same reason they’re not popular in USA

[@chilled99]

I looked the thumbnail and for a good 10 seconds I thought it was a new Skoda

[@xxxpilot]

Skoda is prettier😂

[@jonathanbender4691]

Side profile and rear lights look wrong to me.

[@NZsarge1]

It’s no looker that’s for sure, p*ss poor engine range (that isn’t lumbered hybrid BS and extra cost because of it too), I’m not bothered massively by touch screens but I don’t think BMW’s implementation of them is very good, confusing array of smaller icons which just makes things more frustrating that if a bit of thought went into it.

[@sargfowler9603]

PHEVs are the future and thats why BMW have a few options in their range

[@danielbredenkamp3957]

In certain countries there are a 520d, which is quite frankly for me, the pick of the bunch

[@Irishesbox11]

Sat in one yesterday and couldn't believe how poor quality the Interior was nowhere near the last two gens

[@AsadMulla]

2:13 in BMWs adaptive lights means that they move left and right. High beam assist is where the high beam lights come on and off based on vehicles in front

I owned BMWs for 12+ years, two 1 series, one 3 series (F30) and one 5 series (G30), and I always admired and LOVED all the 5 series since I was a kid. This is a big DISAPPOINTMENT. and… I can hardly see one on the road.

[@hcw199]

When did cars need cheepo ipads on the dashboard.... OMG it looks awful!

[@robertmorris5055]

Gorgeous! Have had several 5 series. All great cars.

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

The first 5 Series with a decent standard stereo. I like this guy

[@SuperLloyd84]

It looks blocky and like it's made of cheap plastic.

[@Coastmac2001]

The new BMW 540d X Drive MH has just arrived in Australia . It's replaced the previous 530d which was used by the police here as well. The Aussie public can buy the 540d X Drive at selected BMW dealers . The G6O is listed with both a 2.0d Four Cyl & a 3.0d Six cyl. Europe get a 520d, 520d X Drive & 540d X Drive all with Mild Hybrid tech

[@AdamAus85]

No felt lining in the door bins, unbelievable. I also remember when bmw hard plastics used to have a think soft touch layer over them which was part of why they stood out as a luxury brand. Now you look at the trim surrounding the seat controls and it is the same type of finish you’d get on a Kia. Yes I know hard plastic will wear better without that thin rubberised-like coating (that would typically wear away, melt, etc.), but it was just another luxury touch that used to make German cars stand out.

[@AdamAus85]

The rubber door seals also used to be half a kind of flocked finish to give a more luxurious experience. They’ve done away with that too it appears. Between the cost of having way too many models and the cost to produce electric vehicles, bmw must be looking for savings constantly.

[@MD-qt1jh]

The seats are so firm, and suspension is unforgiving that i can not tolerate a journey more than 1 hr

[@perswartz4393]

What color? Looks good in red? Thank you

[@lostinbluespace5210]

At least BMW are still offering cars in actual colours. Looks good in that red I think.

[@martinsoelby5902]

Not having a diesel in the line up ultimately leads to more CO2 being emitted into the atmosphere than sticking with petrol. Most people will just run on petrol dragging the hybrid system around.

[@alecsstef]

The last model, the facelift was so good looking. They should have used the same design with very few changes.

[@KadokiPo]

This is brutal and amasing BMW design! I don't understand why so many people don't like this generation))

[@crismam1531]

Nice Red colour but not on the inside.. and hate these TV dashboards...

[@alanrutland4424]

What gets me is, even with the I5 starting at £68,000 you still have to add the comfort pack option up to the £90,000 version. How can say an MG4 for £35,000 have all these extras fitted as standard when all the big boys charge extra.

[@owenmcdonald5922]

The press car looks well, as all press cars do. The red is lovely with black accents. This car is screaming out for a 40i/30d variant.

[@torrhthc4103]

Range topping is the M5 , not M60. Unless u saying M car is not a bmw. The M5 has dual personality, at comfort it is like any 5 series…in M mode it transform to an animal… best of both worlds

[@michaelforeman8135]

Very good review. I am sticking with my 2019 5 Series. The performance and economy of the 2 litre petrol engine doesn't appeal in the same way as the diesel. Also the interior is no longer leather and the lack of physical buttons for the climate control and IDrive is poor. I think the new 520i M Sport is very expensive for what it is.

[@k.k6910]

never thought the 5 series would look better than the M5, both interior and exterior it looks cleaner and more like a BMW

[@boratekin9944]

I really enjoy and learn from your videos. I have a suggestion though; it would be marvelous if you could give your figures in metric units too, for your international viewers like me.

[@colonelccccc]

Wow looks awesome in the interior very inspired and unique, another dashboard with a tablet, genius idea for that price ! /s

[@Telecaster4959]

I would buy a Skoda Superb instead

[@Backpfeifengesicht45]

Same, or a Lexus ES

[@urbanstrencan]

Still the best in its class, definitely better than E-Class or Lexus ES, let see what Audi will bring with the new A7 GREAT VIDEO REVIEW KEEP IT UP :)

[@paulmcgee1867]

Why don’t they just call it a 7 Series 😂

[@seansiew5629]

It looks way better than the 5 series

[@pylyo]

I really dig it big time. It’s on top of my list for my next car, i like this red color and the blue even more.

[@mspeed2441]

You really say, "It doesn't feel like a limo." Pure genius. Hmmm...is it a limo?

[@GameWinner85]

Chris Bangle and Shark :) My favorite of all bmw , 535d good memories :DX

[@Billywoo12]

Interior materials and design are awful. (Long term BMW fan and owner of many from new!).

[@johanlandman4097]

❤ I drove it, fantastic!

[@alexanderstefanov6474]

Ok until the warranty runs out. BMW died for me after the e39, I'd buy a Toyota and be thankful it's not going to break

[@Dan-sk4wk]

I’m glad I ordered the last model in 2022 before this one came out. Sat in one of these in the showroom and felt really disappointed… certainly feels like BMW are trying to cut corners at the moment. Not a fan of the new idrive system… as you’ve pointed out, it’s too busy and not user friendly when you’re on the road. Sorry BMW but I won’t be replacing my current 5 series for one of these!

[@MyRealNameIs]

A 2025 5 series a car than can cost well over 80.000 euro's and the camera quality of the 360 view is appalling. How can this still pass as fine in 2024, were smartphones that cost 200 euro's have better camera's....

[@simplygregsterev]

As much as I love EVs and Hybrids if you want a 5er find yourself a 6cyl late E39 with a manual gearbox. 530i etc. dont bother with a V8, you want the 6 as the front suspension is entirely different. Install a modern HU and enjoy the last real 5er

[@s23bho38]

Full electric seats with memory function comes only with Comfort plus pack, it’s not standard at all.

[@johntucker9197]

Does it come with turn indicators

[@newtonshiggers]

10/10 for originality there, you absolute sausage.

[@DarrenKeenan-y3t]

Starting price £51,915 Trim levels Msport pro £54,015 530e £60,355 550e £76,605 Car on test has £10,000 pounds of extras!! Wow Model y looking like a better buy?

[@madanto2394]

The f10 5 series was a stepping stone cause the g30 should have been right after the e60

[@87jallen]

Every video I see of the 5 series people hate it in the comments. I have driven the new one. It was very nice but went the X5. I don’t love the lack of buttons. It’s crazy to have to always touch the screen.

[@rosopasnomotors5300]

KIA did well this time 👍

[@lrnasigo1]

As a G30 owner, I may need to look at a preowned F90 than a new G60

[@Dalamain]

They're still not listening about HVAC controls and giving us touch screen BS instead. Souless.

[@Planeandcars1980]

I love the new 5 series, actually all the BMW are looking better than ever before (at least for me). And the numbers tell that they are selling like warm bread…

[@boudewijn-]

Funny thing to mention that all things that you say are standard in the UK or a no cost upgrade, are not here in NL. powered seats only in a 2500€ package, trims from 400€, veganza €550, makes the touring 530e minimum 80k€ car

[@markbennett9787]

The best looking BMW for years, at last they have got the grill proportions right.

[@TheBarts27]

G31 (LCI) is a better looking car imho. BMW has some great models (M3 touring) but it's a bit too plastic (alu look) lately, too much cost cutting and too much tupperware/ali express looks.

[@Backpfeifengesicht45]

About as appealing as chlamydia. My wife drives a 5 year old Honda Fit (JDM Jazz). After watching this video, I've realised that it's as quick to 60 as a 520i (does 100kph in 7.6 seconds), better equipped than a 520i (it has climate control and leather seats, but also heated and ventilated seats), more spacious than a 520i (I'm 6'2" and easily fit in the back with the front seat in my position), better looking than a 520i (just look at the thing. The Fit isn't pretty, but at least it ain't ugly) and much more reliable than a 520i (mechanics don't call them B M Trouble You for nothing). Badges are expensive and come with a lot of compromises.

[@Brutuz62]

looks like a cheap chinese knock-off grill has been fitted 🚕

[@joshuaiyama5503]

Best car alive, i will definitely buy. A business man suit

[@UKcounties]

Had too many problems with my BMW 520d, dealership servicing costs were a nightmare, had to get rid of it, plus it was too big for most UK parking spaces whether in supermarkets or shopping centres. Had another BMW 2 series before and had problems with cabin fumes, loose plastics falling off everywhere. Expensive to fix and not worth it. Gave up on BMWs because of dodgy thieving dealerships out there to rob you.

[@StukaUK]

That interior and dash is too futuristic for me, and I generally like tech. It just looks thrown together.

[@adrianieremie5743]

it looks a little like the new Skoda Superb on the outside

[@Checkmate025]

If you think this has a devisive look, check out the new 1 series. I thought ugliness has a limit in car design, but bmw designers got creative and surpassed the threshhold.

[@karacha]

People here can keep complaining about the lack of buttons, but the analog controls are not coming back. Might as well start focusing on something else guys. Overall, this is a good car, like most models from BMW. The exterior design is, well... questionable, but to each his own. Overall, it's nice and practical.

[@kevinwall795]

"Best care ever". Hilarious 😂😂😂

[@fahedsayed2201]

G30 makes a lot more sense than the G60. Save substantial cash and buy the 2022 2021 model 520d

[@t_SS]

Is it a parallel hybrid bmw?😢

[@jimmychoi5219]

It’s sad that in 2024, you still have to pay extra for a 360 camera or HUD 😂

[@HEARTDARKNESS1]

now let's talk about reliability

[@tyler.greene]

What are car companies doing? The 5 series is probably one of those cars that if i had the money i would get as all-rounder. But not this. I like the looks but no diesel? At all? Really? Why can’t you do a Diesel hybrid? Am I missing something. Also it’s a cruiser… I don’t want heavy electrics! Companies are going to come unstuck soon! Just boring! 50k starting price tag is INSANE!! 😢😮

[@danielbredenkamp3957]

I think its awesome! Hard choice between new 520d or new X3!😂😂

[@Chiponator]

I love this design, people just don’t like change.

[@K.R.Nolali]

Correction: In South Africa 🇿🇦, there is a 520 Diesel M Sport range , pushes 145 kW, 400 Nm selling for R1.2 Million rands.

[@timbanks260]

I was thinking of buying one but went for a Lexus - just fell out of love with BMW 😞

[@AbdulSalam-xe4md]

You can clearly tell this chassis was designed with electric/hybrid in mind. The external dimensions should increase practicality compared to the old model but it doesn’t. It’s designed to hold batteries in certain spaces. The sound insulation is otherwise impressive. Stick with the old 530d MHT g30. Or if you want electric then get a Tesla as they are better than all electric cars.

[@Bagheera394]

BMW should cease designing until they hire a designer who is completely dedicated to the company's design roots and legacy. No further experimenting!