BMW Series 5
✓Comfortable and exciting driving even in busy urban traffic
✓Luxurious design that earns high appreciation on local roads
✓Powerful engines and sporty driving (especially in the M550i and M5 Competition models)
✓High build quality and premium materials in the cabin
✗High maintenance costs at authorized garages
✗Sensitivity to cooling system issues, especially in the local summer
✗Particularly expensive maintenance locally (high spare parts costs)
✗Increased wind noise above 120 km/h and an energy management system that is not always smooth
BMW Series 5 — Common Problems →Fiat Tipo
✓Relatively cheap to maintain and fuel-efficient for city driving
✓Relatively spacious for a car in this segment locally
✓Exceptionally large cargo space (550 liters in the hatchback model), suitable for many families
✓Relatively low purchase and maintenance costs compared to rivals (average annual upkeep below NIS 2,500)
