Carworks.com. Review for 2008 BMW 5 Series

BMW 5 Series
Quick Facts

Vehicle Type: Luxury Cars
Engine Type: 4.8-liter dohc 32-valve variable valve timing V8
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Safety Equipment (standard): front-impact airbags with dual threshold deployment, front passenger side-impact airbags, full cabin curtain-style head-protection airbags, Intelligent Safety and Information System control with fiber-optic connections and post-impact safety measures, tire pressure monitor, antilock brakes with Dynamic Brake Control auto-proportioning, Dynamic Traction Control, Dynamic Stability Control anti-skid electronics, seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters, BMW Assist with automatic collision notification, SOS button, roadside assist and locater and concierge services
Fuel Economy: 15/22

BMW 5 Series Summary

The BMW 5 Series is a true driver's car among mid-sized luxury sedans. Increased power and other improvements for 2008 only emphasize this. The 5 mixes comfort, performance, high-tech features and passenger-friendly accommodations in fairly compact package. Any 5 Series is remarkably well balanced, and satisfying to own and drive.

NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent J.P. Vettraino filed this report from Detroit, with Mitch McCullough reporting from Charlottesville, Virginia.