2004 BMW 5 Series

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Fuel economy: 17 city/26 hwy mpg

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What Edmunds Says

A controversial new look and continued use of the confounding iDrive system are the only blemishes on this otherwise outstanding luxury sport sedan.

Pros

Available V8 power, handles more like a sports car than a sedan, luxurious yet sporty cabin.

Cons

New styling may not appeal to 5 Series' loyalists, iDrive system can still be more hassle than it's worth.

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2004 BMW 530i 4dr Sedan; European Model f34

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525i

2.5L 6-cyl. engine
Manual or automatic or automated manual transmission
Up to 17 cty/26 hwy mpg
Side/Curtain Airbags
Stability Control
Traction Control
Navigation System (Optional)
Satellite radio (Optional)

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530i

3.0L 6-cyl. engine
Manual or automatic or automated manual transmission
Up to 18 cty/27 hwy mpg
Side/Curtain Airbags
Stability Control
Traction Control
Navigation System (Optional)
Satellite radio (Optional)

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545i

4.4L V8 engine
Automatic transmission
Up to 15 cty/23 hwy mpg
Side/Curtain Airbags
Stability Control
Traction Control
Navigation System (Optional)
Satellite radio (Optional)

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What's New for 2004

The 5 Series has been completely redesigned for 2004. Along with a new V8 and the iDrive vehicle management system, buyers can expect even greater handling from this premier midsize sedan than before.

Review

With stiff competition from Mercedes' E Class and Audi's A6, BMW is readying a fully redesigned version of its midsize 5 Series sedans and wagons. Styling is likely to be similar to many of themes introduced on the 2002 7 Series.

Both six- and eight-cylinder engines will be offered, with the possibility of a V10 for the top-of-the-line M5 model. The controversial iDrive control system introduced on the '02 7 Series will also make its way into the midsize 5, although it will likely be reprogrammed for easier operation.