Overview & Reviews

After significant updates last year, the 2009 BMW 5 Series is mostly unchanged. A midyear change brings welcome revisions to iDrive.

• Exceptional ride and handling dynamics, smooth and vigorous engines, premium cabin furnishings, sublime "multicontour" seats, strong resale value.

• Subpar crash-test scores, pricier than most competitors, iDrive is still a pain.

User Reviews:

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  What a car! - 2009 BMW 5-Series
  By Don - January 24 - 4:15 pm

  After owning many marques, finally bought a BMW. The car handles like a slot car, is quiet and good-riding, and has fantastic brakes. Wish Id bought one years ago.

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  Very good & getting better - 2009 BMW 5-Series
  By lenk58 - December 14 - 2:34 pm

  This is our 3rd 5 series starting in 2003, 2006 and 2009. Each model has gotten better, especially with horsepower. The 2003 could barely get out of its own way. Over the years they have increased horsepower by 50. The car drives great, handles well and is good on gas. Sound, navigation systems are great and seat comfort is also fine. It still could use an upgrade on horsepower over 230.

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  Ultimate driving Machine - 2009 BMW 5-Series
  By Best car Ive owned - December 3 - 8:39 pm

  BMW truly deserves the title of ultimate driving machine. The 528i has enough power with exceptional handling and ride quality. No other car provides the same steering feedback and handling. Love the car and cant wait to drive it, car gets looks while on the road. This is my 1st BMW and will not be the last.

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  Best car I have ever owned - 2009 BMW 5-Series
  By scott - November 3 - 12:19 pm

  Car gets great gas mileage with great performance, super quiet interior. This is my first BMW but it wont be my last. Im hooked!

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  Born to Run - 2009 BMW 5-Series
  By pjl275 - August 30 - 7:57 pm

  Just turned in my leased 07 530xi for an 09 535i. Almost cried, as the 07 was simply an exceptional car. If it werent for the very high buyout, I would have purchased the car. Found a new 535i with sport pkg, nav, cold weather, etc for an absolute steal. The changes from 07 are wonderful, better leather, the sport seats are thrones and they seemed to have fixed the noisy moonroof issue. Not that the 07 was underpowered, but the 09 just flies. 80 comes up quickly and its really hard to obey the owners manual to keep it under 100 during breakin. Car is very quiet, even with the sport package and the ride is as supple (if not more) than the 530xi (non-sport). Hope to keep this car.

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  1st BMW - Im hooked! - 2009 BMW 5-Series
  By CDT - June 23 - 10:02 am

  Test drove the 528i and fell in love! My husband also wanted to try out the X5...it was nice, but the handling wasnt as good as the 5series. So, Ive been driving my 528i for only a few weeks now but am in LOVE with it! I got the Premium and Sport packages. The 20-way seat feels like it hugs my body. Havent used the heated seats yet in the Florida summer, but look forward to trying them out if we have a cold winter. This is the smoothest, quietest ride Ive ever had, and great acceleration. I love the i-drive...it did take a little getting used to but the learning curve wasnt long and well worth it.

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  Awesome! - 2009 BMW 5-Series
  By Ba - June 13 - 4:41 pm

  This is my first BMW. Its incredibly comfortable and fun to drive. Great performance, stability and luxury. Very quiet ride so I can hear the music clearly on radio or CD when put on low volume!

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  Love this car - 2009 BMW 5-Series
  By CBH - June 10 - 7:15 am

  Just purchased the 535i xDrive and absolutely love it. It handles curves like no other sedan in its class. Really have to pay attention to my speed because of smooth ride. Fuel economy isnt bad for 300 horses and vehicle weight - currently getting 25 to 27 highway, but still in break-in period. Very comfortable interior with lots of room. Could use a little more storage, but not a major issue - the golf clubs fit fine! I do agree that the cup holders are ridiculous.

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  My Best Bimmer Yet! - 2009 BMW 5-Series
  By ejr1953 - May 24 - 8:57 pm

  Ive owned this car for about 2 months, and just returned from my first road trip. It took a little getting used to its "heft" compared with the 3 Series it replaced, but now that Im used to that, and the operation of the iDrive, I really love the car. Its very smooth and comfortable, and has deceptively great handling. Im still in "break in mode", doing more stop- and-go, and am getting about 27 mpg. The 5 Series is just a joy to drive, puts a smile on my face every time I press that "start" button.

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  Wow, Great Car!!!! - 2009 BMW 5-Series
  By Kar Krazy - May 22 - 2:06 pm

  Well its been 4 years since Ive owned a Beemer (02 330i Conv. Sports), have been in a 05 Mercedes CLK500 and 97Porsche 911 Conv. Its great to own a Beemer again, dont think Ill ever go back to a Merc (quality was sub par although engine and power were amazing). Been driving my 535I sports package for the last couple of weeks and am extremely impressed, I was worried that I would miss the power of my CLK500 but have been satisfied with my 535I twin turbo engine. Interior with black bamboo is fantastic, this is the most comfortable car I have ever been in, more than enough space and the contour seats are great. Overall handling is superb and the drive is smooth. Cabin is extremely quite.