The 2008 freshening of the BMW 5 Series is a mixed blessing. We really liked the new twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine, the agile handling and the improved interior craftsmanship. But the car's overcomplicated controls make living with it frustrating. Marginal side-crash-test results from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety are also not up to par for a luxury sedan.
2008
BMW 5 Series
EPA MPG:
20 mpg
EPA MPG:
20 mpg
RECALL ALERT:
There are 7 recalls on this vehicle.
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