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My dealer had mid size car competitors driving event including all new 5 series. They have two models 535 and 550, however 535 was available for driving. Unfortunately I reached the dealer at rush time, so freeway driving at 5mph was ridiculous. So I used side street just to see how well the car in city driving. It is really impressive, very smooth and powerful N55, adaptive suspension, incredibly accurate steering. Can be pulled forward quite quickly, quite, comfortable drive, endless electronics features bringing Lexus in shame. Impressive EPA 20/29 with step.
From negative side I can tell only very inconvenient place for cup holders. I never use them; however people who I drive sometimes drink. Useless smoker package, I would prefer extra storage, but for something else, for example sun glasses. I prefer 1 series steering wheel thickness, although 550 has better steering wheel, it still is not matching 1.
When I returned in 1 after test driving I had impression of so cheap car, so wanted to trade in immediately for new 5 series. What is still good in 1 with N54? Noticeably more responsive acceleration. I need floor 535 to make it move, and I can do the same with just light taping gas pedal in 1. ! seems still better in maneuvers and braking. Will I really replace 1 by 5? I do not know, I like luxury of 5, but… maybe try Z4?