2026 BMW 5 Series review

BMW continues to stick with diesel power for its large executive sedan, and the 5 Series is all the better for it.

The new BMW 5 Series only has one petrol engine option in Australia – which will leave traditionalists longing for more.

The PHEV version of BMW’s 5 Series limousine balances luxury with frugality, making it a compelling alternative to six-cylinder petrol power.

For anyone fortunate enough to be able to drop $140,000-$150,000 on a luxury performance car, the BMW M550i xDrive Pure makes a lot of sense.

The M550i makes a compelling case for why the M5 may not be for everyone, but does it perform well on track?