BMW 5 Series — Specs, Trims, Prices & Owner Reviews
The executive benchmark — refined, rapid, and rear-driven.
Model years 2015–2026 · Independent buyer data
BMW 5 Series: General Information
The executive benchmark — refined, rapid, and rear-driven.
Cars4Real covers the BMW 5 Series across the 2015–2026 model years, spanning two generations (G30 and G60).
It offers 240–523 hp, fuel economy of 28/35 mpg, 0–60 mph in 5.9 s, and seating for 5. Typical pricing spans $49,500 – $74,000.
BMW 5 Series by model year
2015 BMW 5 Series
2015 BMW 5 Series 528i
The 2015 BMW 5 Series 528i uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 240 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 23/34 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.1 s. MSRP started at $49,500, with the 528i xDrive at $51,800.
2015 BMW 5 Series 535i
The 2015 BMW 5 Series 535i uses a 3.0L Turbo I6 producing 300 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 20/30 mpg and 0–60 mph in 5.7 s. MSRP started at $55,100, with the 535i xDrive at $57,400 and the 535i Gran Turismo at $62,000.
2015 BMW 5 Series 535d
The 2015 BMW 5 Series 535d uses a 3.0L Diesel I6 producing 255 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 26/38 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $57,500, with the 535d xDrive at $59,800.
2015 BMW 5 Series 550i
The 2015 BMW 5 Series 550i uses a 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 producing 445 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 17/25 mpg and 0–60 mph in 4.7 s. MSRP started at $64,200, with the 550i xDrive at $66,500 and the 550i Gran Turismo at $74,000.
2015 BMW 5 Series ActiveHybrid 5
The 2015 BMW 5 Series ActiveHybrid 5 uses a 3.0L Turbo I6 + Electric producing 335 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 23/30 mpg and 0–60 mph in 5.7 s. MSRP started at $61,900.
2016 BMW 5 Series
2016 BMW 5 Series 528i
The 2016 BMW 5 Series 528i uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 240 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 23/34 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.1 s. MSRP started at $50,200, with the 528i xDrive at $52,500.
2016 BMW 5 Series 535i
The 2016 BMW 5 Series 535i uses a 3.0L Turbo I6 producing 300 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 20/30 mpg and 0–60 mph in 5.7 s. MSRP started at $55,850, with the 535i xDrive at $58,150, the 535i Gran Turismo at $60,900, and the 535i xDrive Gran Turismo at $63,200.
2016 BMW 5 Series 535d
The 2016 BMW 5 Series 535d uses a 3.0L Diesel I6 producing 255 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 26/38 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $57,350, with the 535d xDrive at $59,650.
2016 BMW 5 Series 550i
The 2016 BMW 5 Series 550i uses a 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 producing 445 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 17/25 mpg and 0–60 mph in 4.7 s. MSRP started at $66,300, with the 550i xDrive at $68,600 and the 550i xDrive Gran Turismo at $72,200.
2016 BMW 5 Series ActiveHybrid 5
The 2016 BMW 5 Series ActiveHybrid 5 uses a 3.0L Turbo I6 + Electric producing 335 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 23/30 mpg and 0–60 mph in 5.7 s. MSRP started at $62,100.
2017 BMW 5 Series
2017 BMW 5 Series 530i
The 2017 BMW 5 Series 530i introduced the all-new G30 generation. It uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 248 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 24/34 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $51,200, with the 530i xDrive at $53,500.
2017 BMW 5 Series 540i
The 2017 BMW 5 Series 540i uses a 3.0L Turbo I6 producing 335 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 20/30 mpg and 0–60 mph in 4.9 s. MSRP started at $56,450, with the 540i xDrive at $58,750.
2017 BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive
The 2017 BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive uses a 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 producing 456 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 16/25 mpg and 0–60 mph in 3.9 s. MSRP started at $72,100.
2018 BMW 5 Series
2018 BMW 5 Series 530i
The 2018 BMW 5 Series 530i uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 248 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 24/34 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $52,650, with the 530e iPerformance at $52,650.
2018 BMW 5 Series 540i
The 2018 BMW 5 Series 540i uses a 3.0L Turbo I6 producing 335 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 20/30 mpg and 0–60 mph in 4.9 s. MSRP started at $57,950, with the 540d xDrive at $61,000.
2018 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive
The 2018 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive uses a 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 producing 456 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 16/25 mpg and 0–60 mph in 3.9 s. MSRP started at $73,400.
2019 BMW 5 Series
2019 BMW 5 Series 530i
The 2019 BMW 5 Series 530i uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 248 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 24/34 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $52,650, with the 530e iPerformance at $52,650.
2019 BMW 5 Series 540i
The 2019 BMW 5 Series 540i uses a 3.0L Turbo I6 producing 335 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 20/30 mpg and 0–60 mph in 4.9 s. MSRP started at $57,950, with the 540d xDrive at $61,000.
2019 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive
The 2019 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive uses a 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 producing 456 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 16/25 mpg and 0–60 mph in 3.9 s. MSRP started at $73,400.
2020 BMW 5 Series
2020 BMW 5 Series 530i
The 2020 BMW 5 Series 530i received a G30 mid-cycle refresh. It uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 248 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 24/33 mpg and 0–60 mph in 6.0 s. MSRP started at $53,900, with the 530e Plug-in Hybrid at $53,900.
2020 BMW 5 Series 540i
The 2020 BMW 5 Series 540i uses a 3.0L Turbo I6 producing 335 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 22/30 mpg and 0–60 mph in 4.9 s. MSRP started at $59,450.
2020 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive
The 2020 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive uses a 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 producing 523 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 17/25 mpg and 0–60 mph in 3.6 s. MSRP started at $76,650.
2021 BMW 5 Series
2021 BMW 5 Series 530i
The 2021 BMW 5 Series 530i received a G30 mid-cycle refresh (LCI). It uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 248 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 25/33 mpg and 0–60 mph in 5.9 s. MSRP started at $55,195, with the 530e Plug-in Hybrid at $57,200.
2021 BMW 5 Series 540i
The 2021 BMW 5 Series 540i uses a 3.0L Turbo I6 producing 335 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 22/30 mpg and 0–60 mph in 4.9 s. MSRP started at $60,445.
2021 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive
The 2021 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive uses a 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 producing 523 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 17/25 mpg and 0–60 mph in 3.6 s. MSRP started at $77,795.
2022 BMW 5 Series
2022 BMW 5 Series 530i
The 2022 BMW 5 Series 530i uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 248 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 25/33 mpg and 0–60 mph in 5.9 s. MSRP started at $54,200, with the 530e Plug-in Hybrid at $56,200 and the 540i xDrive at $61,300.
2022 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive
The 2022 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive uses a 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 producing 523 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 17/25 mpg and 0–60 mph in 3.6 s. MSRP started at $76,800.
2023 BMW 5 Series
2023 BMW 5 Series 530i
The 2023 BMW 5 Series 530i uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 248 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 25/33 mpg and 0–60 mph in 5.9 s. MSRP started at $54,200, with the 530e Plug-in Hybrid at $56,200 and the 540i xDrive at $61,300.
2023 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive
The 2023 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive uses a 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 producing 523 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 17/25 mpg and 0–60 mph in 3.6 s. MSRP started at $76,800.
2024 BMW 5 Series
2024 BMW 5 Series 530i
The 2024 BMW 5 Series 530i introduced the all-new G60 generation. It uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 255 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 28/35 mpg and 0–60 mph in 5.9 s. MSRP started at $57,900, with the 530i xDrive at $60,200 and the 540i xDrive at $64,900.
2024 BMW 5 Series 550e xDrive
The 2024 BMW 5 Series 550e xDrive uses a 3.0L Turbo I6 PHEV producing 483 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (AWD), rated at 60 MPGe and 0–60 mph in 4.2 s. MSRP started at $73,800.
2025 BMW 5 Series
2025 BMW 5 Series 530i
The 2025 BMW 5 Series 530i uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 255 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 28/35 mpg and 0–60 mph in 5.9 s. MSRP started at $58,895, with the 540i xDrive at $65,895 and the 550e xDrive Plug-in Hybrid at $73,800.
2026 BMW 5 Series
2026 BMW 5 Series 530i
The 2026 BMW 5 Series 530i uses a 2.0L Turbo I4 producing 255 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic (RWD), rated at 28/35 mpg and 0–60 mph in 5.9 s. MSRP started at $58,900, with the 540i xDrive at $64,950.
BMW 5 Series trim levels
| Trim | MSRP | Engine | Power | Drive | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528i | $49,500 | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 240 hp | RWD | 23 / 34 mpg |
| 535i | $55,100 | 3.0L Turbo I6 | 300 hp | RWD | 20 / 30 mpg |
| 535d | $57,500 | 3.0L Diesel I6 | 255 hp / 413 lb-ft | RWD | 26 / 38 mpg |
| 550i | $64,200 | 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 445 hp | RWD | 17 / 25 mpg |
| ActiveHybrid 5 | $61,900 | 3.0L Turbo I6 + Electric | 335 hp combined | RWD | 23 / 30 mpg |
| 528i | $50,200 | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 240 hp | RWD | 23 / 34 mpg |
| 535i | $55,850 | 3.0L Turbo I6 | 300 hp | RWD | 20 / 30 mpg |
| 535d | $57,350 | 3.0L Diesel I6 | 255 hp / 413 lb-ft | RWD | 26 / 38 mpg |
| 550i | $66,300 | 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 445 hp | RWD | 17 / 25 mpg |
| ActiveHybrid 5 | $62,100 | 3.0L Turbo I6 + Electric | 335 hp combined | RWD | 23 / 30 mpg |
| 530i | $51,200 | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 248 hp | RWD | 24 / 34 mpg |
| 540i | $56,450 | 3.0L Turbo I6 | 335 hp | RWD | 20 / 30 mpg |
| 550i xDrive | $72,100 | 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 456 hp | AWD | 16 / 25 mpg |
| 530i | $52,650 | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 248 hp | RWD | 24 / 34 mpg |
| 540i | $57,950 | 3.0L Turbo I6 | 335 hp | RWD | 20 / 30 mpg |
| M550i xDrive | $73,400 | 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 456 hp | AWD | 16 / 25 mpg |
| 530i | $52,650 | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 248 hp | RWD | 24 / 34 mpg |
| 540i | $57,950 | 3.0L Turbo I6 | 335 hp | RWD | 20 / 30 mpg |
| M550i xDrive | $73,400 | 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 456 hp | AWD | 16 / 25 mpg |
| 530i | $53,900 | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 248 hp | RWD | 24 / 33 mpg |
| 540i | $59,450 | 3.0L Turbo I6 | 335 hp | RWD | 22 / 30 mpg |
| M550i xDrive | $76,650 | 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 523 hp | AWD | 17 / 25 mpg |
| 530i | $55,195 | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 248 hp | RWD | 25 / 33 mpg |
| 540i | $60,445 | 3.0L Turbo I6 | 335 hp | RWD | 22 / 30 mpg |
| M550i xDrive | $77,795 | 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 523 hp | AWD | 17 / 25 mpg |
| 530i | $54,200 | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 248 hp | RWD | 25 / 33 mpg |
| M550i xDrive | $76,800 | 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 523 hp | AWD | 17 / 25 mpg |
| 530i | $54,200 | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 248 hp | RWD | 25 / 33 mpg |
| M550i xDrive | $76,800 | 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 523 hp | AWD | 17 / 25 mpg |
| 530i | $57,900 | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 255 hp | RWD | 28 / 35 mpg |
| 550e xDrive | $73,800 | 3.0L Turbo I6 PHEV | 483 hp combined | AWD | 60 MPGe |
| 530i | $58,895 | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 255 hp | RWD | 28 / 35 mpg |
| 530i | $58,900 | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 255 hp | RWD | 28 / 35 mpg |
Specifications (2026)
| Engine | 2.0L Turbo I4 / 3.0L Turbo I6 / PHEVL |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol/Hybrid |
| Power | 248-483 hp hp |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD/AWD |
| Length | 199.2 in mm |
| Width | 74.8 in mm |
| Height | 59.6 in mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.2 in mm |
| Cargo | 18.4 cu ft |
| Seats | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the BMW 5 Series cost?
The BMW 5 Series has a typical price range of $49,500 – $74,000, spanning 33 trim levels. Actual prices vary by year, mileage and local market conditions.
What fuel economy does the BMW 5 Series get?
The BMW 5 Series achieves 28 / 35 mpg. Real-world figures depend on trim, drivetrain and driving style.
What years of the BMW 5 Series are available to compare?
Cars4Real covers BMW 5 Series model years 2015–2026. You can compare every year and trim side by side with live market prices and real owner reviews.