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BMW 5 Series E60

Mid-Size Sedan

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BMW 5 Series E60 is an executive sedan in production from 2003 to 2007, whereupon it received a facelift. It is available with a range of inline-4, inline-6, and V8 engines that displaced 2.0 to 4.8 liters.

Perhaps the peak of naturally-aspirated power in BMW history, the E60 5 Series, despite its controversial design, comes with a range of interesting engine options. Among these, the N62 V8 was perhaps the most reliable V8 found in modern BMWs. The N52 engine, arguably the most advanced NA I6 ever, was also offered.

The M57 diesel engine was a good unit, too, producing some of the most insane levels of torque for a 3-liter engine at that time.

The E60 also comes with a high towing capacity.

Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the E60 uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance. It is also larger and heavier than the E39.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 66%

Pros

Superb choice of NA engines
Decent reliability and DIY-ability
Good towing capacity

Cons

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Larger and heavier than the E39
Less elegant than the E39

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Specifications

Variants shown:

520d

520i

520i AT

523i

525 Xi

525d

525i M54

525i M54 AT

525i N52

525i N52 AT

530i

530 Xd

530 Xi

530d 218hp

530d 218hp AT

530d 231hp

530d 231hp AT

530i M54

530i M54 AT

530i N52 AT

535d

540i

540i AT

545i

545i AT

550i

550i AT

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