Expert Evaluations
2011 BMW 5 Series
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- Ultra-competent transmission
- Highly-precise steering
- Nicely-tuned suspension
- Some questionable ergonomics
- Occasional understeer
- Complexity and sheer number of gadgets
- iDrive still needs improvements
- Interior design lacks excitement
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- None
- None
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- Great handling
- Beautiful interior
- Top-notch comfort and refinement
- Potent, slick and efficient drivetrain
- Control learning curve
- None
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- Effortless propulsion, amazing torque
- Outstanding ride versus handling
- Impressive operational refinement
- Styling doesn't improve upon previous generation - or does it?
- Price
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- Blissful engine and autobox
- Relentless acceleration
- Impeccable, spacious, highly functional cabin
- Superb road manners
- Open-minded styling exercise
- Heavy on fuel
- Big price tag
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- Powerful twin-turbo V8
- Lots of gadgets for impressing your neighbours
- Superb ride
- Can barely hear that sweet V8
- Can't sit three adults in back
- High price
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- Massive power!
- Mega-comfortable
- Versatile
- Styling
- Fuel consumption
- None
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- Plenty of space
- Plenty of technology
- Comfortable cabin
- Slick and efficient powertrain
- Looks aren't for everyone
- Heavy handling
- Too many warning beepers at startup