Overview & Reviews

Split-folding rear seats and a universal garage door opener are now standard features for all 2013 BMW 5 Series models.

• Excellent seats
• Clean interior design with high-quality materials
• Strong and relatively fuel-efficient engines
• Capable handling
• Plenty of high-tech features.
• Top safety scores

• Less sporty than some rivals
• Smallish trunk.

User Reviews:

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  Why All the Complaints? - 2013 BMW 5-Series
  By daveinmass - June 4 - 7:27 am

  I just took delivery of my new 2013 528xi and dont understand why there are so many negative comments about this car. I traded a 2009 BMW 328xi Coupe for the 528. We loved the Coupe but decided it was time to go larger. The 4 cylinder 528 is at least as quick as the straight 6 in the Coupe - I havent hammered the 528 as it is still breaking in but its very quick. No, it doesnt sound as nice as the 6 but I dont care - the 528 is amazinly quiet. The Start / Stop feature is interesting and is not intrusive. There is none of the "shuddering" others have complained about. It is actually kind of cool...

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  BMW 528i x drive - 2013 BMW 5-Series
  By peterrov - May 11 - 7:19 pm

  Just bought 528 ix. The drive is really fun car has enough power with great G/M. The transmission is great. The problem is only that the basic car comes naked. You have to pay for literally all options. Let’s say, back up camera which Honda installs in any CRV, or side blinkers which Kia installs on $18,000 Forte. And those options my $55,000 car does not have because they are too expensive. Another things: I don’t like too big and too thin wheel, and the lack of spare tire. What exactly should you do if your tire blows up and you can’t drive to local shop due to long distance or inconvenient time? Otherwise I recommend the car. It comes with free maintenance for 5 years

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  Fatal Flaw in Windshield and Mileage - 2013 BMW 5-Series
  By semitame - February 24 - 4:00 pm

  I have had several BMWs from the M3C to the X5M. The 550ix with sport line package satisfies my need for a nice looking, powerful 4-dr sedan that is less challenging to drive than an M series. There are two fatal flaws for me. 1. Windshield area and angle makes it impossible to get out of too much direct sun. Even with cooling seats and the a/c running, it can be quite uncomfortable in summer. 2. After 5,000 miles, still getting only 14 mpg. Have had problems with variable comfort settings (comfort, normal, sport and sport plus) and battery not holding a charge. The battery issue came up with X5M as well. Ridiculous placement of what is supposed to be an ashtray.

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  Good But Not Great - 2013 BMW 5-Series
  By rudycassap - February 1 - 12:05 am

  After telling myself not to do another BMW since I hate turbocharging, I went and did it because of the lease deal. Also, the cars are getting to be soft while Mercedes offers sport versions of their cars and regular tires (no run flats). Why didnt I go MB? This is not a bad car. It is just boring to look at and boring to drive. The M sport package helps but the sport suspension tuning is still soft.

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  2013 550i - 2013 BMW 5-Series
  By William - April 10 - 1:29 am