2004 BMW 525 Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the BMW 525:

With the bigger body comes less weight, thanks to the aluminum architecture with judicious use of high-tensile steel at stress points.

-- AutoWeek

The front strut and rear multilink suspensions soak up the imperfections on the asphalt with poise. Push it harder through the turns and the 5 corners with tremendous grip and stability.

-- Road & Track

It offers the features, comfort and convenience of full-size luxury sedans, the sporting character of smaller ones...

-- New Car Test Drive

What reviewers liked least about the BMW 525:

Every 5-series is now fitted with iDrive, which might better have been called 'iDrive While Someone Else Attempts to Tune the Radio.'

-- Car and Driver

BMW 525 Comparisons:

The new 5 is 2.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the 2003 model, and its wheelbase has increased 2.6 inches.

-- New Car Test Drive