BMW 5 Series 525id M Sport Touring

I posted this as a review for a Mercedes E Class

"Like many, it came down to a choice between the E class and a 5 series BMW. In my case it was a tale of inside vs out - the E class wins hands down for it's classy and well equipped interior compared to the slightly dodgy BMW with it's metallic horizontal strip, whereas looking at the cars next to each other at the dealer, the BMW wins comfortably based on kerb appeal. The caveat is that the BMW was the M Sport version - in standard guise it looks pretty bland. The other factor for me is that the BMW suspension is just a bit too firm - with a family on board the emphasis will be comfort. I would be happy with either, but overall the Merc wins, particular when you add the seven seat option." I really wanted to like the BMW, but I can't see past the dodgy interior. Interestingly, the soon to be released replacement has a more conventional dash board.

Love the M sport styling