BMW 5 Series

Bavarian executive car

The BMW 5 Series is a line of executive sedans and wagons produced by the German automaker BMW, positioned between the smaller 3 Series and larger 7 Series.

Since 1972, it has been a benchmark for sport-luxury sedans combining performance with comfort: He traded up from a 3 Series to a 5 Series.

The designation refers to the model line rather than engine size.

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Top 200,000
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Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G