5 series

Breadcrumbs

Post-Bangle, the new 5-series is more of a pleasure machine, less of a driving one

Comfort

BMW's notorious ride quality is sorted. Should have the back-benchers happy.
Performance

Strong, twin-turbo engines and a thrifty diesel will never leave you wanting more.
Cool

Looks bland and unnecessarily large. Easily confused with the 7-series. Not cool.
Quality

You will not feel short-changed.
Handling

Quite the driver's car when it comes to German expresses. But it's lost the effervescence the previous 5 had.
Practicality

It's longer than some SUVs, but if you are looking for a classic, comfy car, that's sporty, this is about how practical you can get.
Running costs

Petrols tick to empty like the second hand of a clock. If you are really bothered about running costs, stick to diesel