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Size wise it feels way smaller driving it than it is, make sure you get the surround view and it's super easy to park. When I'm going anywhere, supermarkets, town etc I always give myself an extra 5 minutes and find a really good space, far away from others if possible. The only issue being it can stick out length ways as the UK spaces are a little snug, it's not much wider than a 5 I don't think but then why would you want to park it close in with other cars and risk damage.
Driving around town people get the heck out the way typically so really if you waft around in the car like you are supposed to then it's really not too bad.
I was in a similar position to you, the 7 is such value for money compared to the 5 and the standard specs on the 7 are worth it alone. My choice was get a low to mid mileage 5 series high spec but hard to find used with specs I wanted or higher mileage 7 series high spec. Thank goodness I bought the 7 series, yes the 5 series wins all the awards but if you can have more gadgets, more luxury then why wouldn't you go for the flagship? I know 100% now if I was driving in a 5 series I'd be regretting it. I'm loving my 730D right now, it just ticks all the boxes, economy, ride comfort, tech, speed when you want it etc
I read a review online somewhere and it summed it up something like, chances are the person in your street who owns this car is probably one of the smartest people too because it is just a superb all rounder.
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