BMW Série 5 G60 (2023 – Présent)

Reliability score : 8.8/10

The BMW 5 Series G60 (and its Touring G61 wagon variant) represents the 8th generation of the famous Bavarian executive sedan. Launched in late 2023, it marks a historic turning point by being based on an evolution of the CLAR platform designed to simultaneously accommodate internal combustion (mild-hybrid), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and 100% electric (i5) powertrains. Although the market is shifting towards electrification, BMW has maintained a cutting-edge diesel offering, vital for high-mileage European drivers. The diesel engines offered (B47 4-cylinder and B57 6-cylinder) benefit from a latest-generation 48V mild-hybrid system (electric motor integrated into the 8-speed ZF gearbox). The level of finish, sound insulation, and comfort reach new heights, approaching the 7 Series, but the el

✅ Strengths

Exceptional maturity of B47 and B57 diesel engines (reliability, quietness, fuel efficiency).
Perfect integration of 48V mild-hybrid system into the gearbox.
Significantly improved finish and assembly quality (7 Series level).
Imperial road handling, comfort/dynamism compromise (especially with rear-wheel steering).
Highway range exceeding 1,100 km on diesel versions.

⚠️ Weaknesses

Imposing size (5.06 meters long), difficult to park in the city.
Very high weight (over 1,900 kg for a 520d, > 2,200 kg for PHEV/BEV).
All-touch ergonomics (iDrive 8.5) complex and distracting while driving.
Prohibitive purchase price and option costs.
Early electronic bugs (screens, driving aids).

🎯 Verdict

The BMW 5 Series G60 is a masterful executive car. While the market is pushing towards electric (i5) and plug-in hybrid, the diesel versions (520d and 540d) remain the most pragmatic and reliable choice for high-mileage drivers. The B47 and B57 engines, freed from their previous generations' teething problems and enhanced by a gearbox-integrated 48V hybrid system, are masterpieces of durability and efficiency. Purchase is highly recommended, provided that the recall on the braking system (IBS) has been carried out and that one accepts an interior ergonomics that has become very (perhaps too) digital.