2008 BMW 5-series, CarAndDriver Consumer Review

Mileage: 2500 Style: 550i Owned Before: This is my first time owning a vehicle of this make. Pros Great acceleration, marvelous sound system, superb styling, quiet cabin, very supportive seats, first class braking and just fun to drive. Cons Small storage compartments, lame cup holders, hard to read nav screen. Review Truly a luxury performance sedan. noticeable difference driving in sport mode. must have sports package with 19" M wheels and body kit. Sirus & Ipod is a must. 75% freeway & 25%... Read More

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The Audi A6 Avant is the 2008 BMW 5-Series Sports Wagon's closest competitor, but the Avant only comes with the 255-horsepower, 3.2-liter V-6 engine, not the larger, 350-horsepower V-8 that's available on the sedan. As with the Sports Wagon, all-wheel drive is standard, though the Avant has a slightly softer ride, and its handling isn't as sharp as that of the 5-Series, nor does it offer such advanced technology features. The E-Class is offered only in 268-horsepower E350 trim, with standard 4Matic all-wheel drive, but there's also a wagon version of the exclusive, 507-horsepower E63 AMG performance model. Overall, the E-Class is a little roomier inside. The Saab 9-5 SportCombi is now a quite dated design. It comes with front-wheel drive and turbocharged four-cylinder power, and its powertrains aren't as refined as those of the other rivals, but it's packaged well, with excellent seats, plenty of headroom, and more useful cargo space.

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